Whether you wish to race in a world championship or race from
your local club – race against professional sailors or race in
the evenings against friends, the J/80 is the ideal boat for
you.
The J/80 is easily controlled, forgiving and sea-kindly but at
the same time they are incredibly exciting to sail and race. The
advanced composite construction ensures that for their size,
these boats are faster, lighter and stronger than their
contemporaries, which is why it has become the best selling
sportsboat in Europe.
The only sportsboat that is certified for offshore sailing and
capable of over 18 knots, yet designed to sail under just the
mainsail to cruise with friends and family.
In the UK there are active one design fleets in the Solent,
Plymouth and Cardiff, with many more racing under IRC around the
country at their local clubs.
Costs are kept down by strict sail numbers and materials, and
with racing taking place with 4 or 5 crew, logistics are kept to
a minimum.
The J/80 class is competitive, but at the same time extremely
friendly. People are happy to encourage, offer advice, and lend
a hand.
The forum is where questions can be asked and answered...don’t
hesitate to use it.
We hope you find this website useful. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to contact your nearest fleet captain.
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