Velsheda & Ranger 2012 © Nigel Pert

2000

The Owners met in England and formed the J Class Association to protect the interests of the Class, present and future. Class Rules were established for the construction of Replica Rebuilds from original plans. Shamrock V came out of a major refit at Pendennis in Falmouth under the supervision of the Dykstra office.

2001

The first J Class Regatta is held in Christchurch Bay on England's south coast over three days, followed by the Jubilee Regatta in Cowes.

2002

Ranger replica was commissioned and construction started at Danish Yacht Shipyard.

2003

Ranger was launched and started her racing programme.

2007

Replicas of Endeavour II (Hanuman) and Ranger (Lionheart) are commissioned.

2008

Replicas of Rainbow and Paine design (JH7) are commissioned.

2009

Hanuman, replica of Endeavor II launched.

2010

Lionheart launched.

2012

Rainbow launched. Cheveyo commissioned from Sparkman Stephens / Spirit Yachts.

2017

Svea launched. Vitters Shipyard.