Photo Credit:Christopher Howell
Photo Credit: Christopher Howell
Photo Credit: Christopher Howell
About International J/70 Class Association
The J/70 Speedster is J/Boats’ first ramp-launchable, keelboat – designed to fulfill the need for an easy-to-own, high performance one-design that’s exciting to sail, stable enough for the entire family, and easy to tow, rig, launch and sail. Since its introduction in 2012, the J/70 has become the most prolific sportboat in the world. The J/70 Class Association is a dynamic owner-based organization with professional management that oversees an active regional, continental and world sailing calendar with special recognition of its Open, Corinthian, Women and Youth Champions.
Design
Boats Produced: Approx. 1,600
Class boat builder(s):
J/Boats
Approximately how many boats are in the USA/North America? Approx. 800
Where is your One-Design class typically sailed in the USA? List regions of the country:
All
Does this class have a spinnaker or gennaker? Yes
Ideal combined weight of range of crew: 740 lbs.
Boat Designed in 2012
Beam: 7.38 Ft.
Weight of rigged boat without sails: 1,790 lbs.
Draft: 4.75 Ft.
Mast Height: 30.15 Ft.