Read news about the famed J Class fleet of sloops, which includes a mixture of refitted original yachts along with new yachts built to original hull lines from 1930s designs.
One of the world’s most iconic racing superyachts, Shamrock V, has returned to the water after a historic multi-year restoration. The 1930 America’s Cup challenger Shamrock V, known as ‘The Queen of the J Class’, was relaunched on Monday (20 May 2024) at Saxon Wharf, Southampton, UK, after the most comprehensive restoration and rebuild of […]
America’s Cup organisers have invited the J Class to host its World Championships between 7-11 October 2024, during the 37th America’s Cup, with a practice regatta set for 3-4 October 2024. In total, nine J Class yachts are currently active worldwide, including a mixture of three refitted original yachts along with six new yachts built […]