The J Class has its roots in the oldest international yacht race in the world, the America’s Cup.
Our Heritage
Considered some of the most beautiful yachts ever built, the story of the J Class is defined by fierce transatlantic competition for the America’s Cup, followed by an era of steep decline, and the modern-day revival.
The Yachts
The J Class includes a mixture of refitted surviving yachts along with a number of new yachts faithfully built to original hull lines from 1930’s designs, with more yachts currently in build.
Events
The J Class Association was founded in 2000 to protect the interests of the Class, present and future, and organises an annual calendar of racing for these magnificent yachts.
2024 Calendar
19-22 June
The Superyacht Cup Palma
Palma, Spain
8 - 14 September
Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup
Puerto Cervo, Sardinia
5-11 October
J Class Barcelona Regatta
Barcelona, Spain
We love them because they are sublimely beautiful, utterly impractical and fiendishly demanding.
Elizabeth Meyer
Modern-day saviour of the J Class
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