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(From the owners James and Sally) Why the J/45? After successfully racing our J/122 JAVELIN in IRC we decided it was time for a change of pace but not a slow one. We wanted a boat that could put the miles under the keel easily but be comfortable and enjoyable to sail. The boat needed […]

Southampton Boat Show 🇬🇧 The J/45 will be displayed for the second time in England from September 15th to 24th at the Southampton Boat Show. The model presented is the 3-cabin / 2-head version and has many options. To make a dedicated appointment for your visit, contact our J Expert Key Yachting ➡ info@keyyachting.com

J Composites will be exhibiting at the Grand Pavois boat show in La Rochelle (France) from 20 to 25 September with three models: the J/45, the J/112E and the J/99. Interested in the J/45 or J/112E? Book your boat test now! Our experts will be on hand throughout the show to answer your questions. Make […]

The J/ team made a big splash during the 50th edition of the Rolex Fastnet Race. This iconic race is the rendezvous of ocean racing afficionados. This year, competitors had to contend with very rough weather on this mythical course, which starts in Cowes (England), goes around the Fasntet and down to the finish line […]

Congratulations to Rasmus Rosengren and Jörgen Rosengren on their J/105 Rose of Sweden for their performance at the ORC Double-handed European Championship 2023 ! They tell us about their race: The ORC Double handed Europeans 2023 was a mix of Offshore and Inshore racing. The start was in Helsingør and then heading north, offshore, out […]

Peter Gustaffson reported his solo experience in the Newport Bermuda Race aboard his J/111 BLUR! Visit his blog for a detailed report of his solo adventure: Read here Photo credit : Peter Gustaffson

Watch the 4 episodes of our “Focus on Quality” web series on Youtube! ▶ On these videos you’ll find explanations on : ▪ Sandwich construction ▪ Foam laying ▪ Infusion ▪ Deck fittings What are you waiting for to (re)discover them?

27 yachts competed in the 226nm coastal classic, ranging in size from the 30ft Dubois 30 up to 100ft Andoo Comanche with three J/99’s in the mix. The race very professionally run by Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC), with welcoming reception from Coffs Harbour Yacht Club. The conditions were challenging for the light wind […]

The J/99 from J/Boats has again proved its versatility with an extremely successful Australian National Championship held last weekend 4-5th March 2023. The Championship was a six race program, fully crewed windward leeward series and held as part of the Nautilus Marine Insurance Sydney Harbour Regatta, hosted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club (MHYC) Others have […]

Pip Hare gives you tips on how to perform double handed in a series of episodes ft. Yachting World.   Watch the videos in Pip Hare’s new series on double handed sailing skills. Expert advice on short handed sailing from one of the world’s best sailors. Pip Hare, accompanied by our English expert Wayne from […]

After the “Best Performance Cruiser” title at the Cruising World Magazine – Boat of the Year 2023, the J/45 wins the “Best Crossover” title at the Sailing World – Boat of the Year 2023! For more details https://www.sailingworld.com/…/2023-boat-of-the-year…/ — Après le titre de “Best Performance Cruiser” au Cruising World – Boat of the Year 2023, […]

New distinction for the J/45 🏅 She won the title of “Best Performance Cruiser” at the Cruising World – Boat of the Year 2023 against a strong field of competitors.  ➡ J/45 will be exhibited at Boot Düsseldorf 2023 Extract from the Yachting World report 📃:  Over time, J/Boats pivoted from one-design classes to ocean racers […]

J/99’s and J/122’s on form in the Blue Water Pointscore, Sydney. The 172nm Cabbage Tree Island Race (hosted by Cruising Yacht Club of Australia) was held over the weekend 2nd – 3rd December with a combined fleet of 69 yachts of which 15 were sailed two-handed.  Again, we saw more outstanding success from the J/99 […]

J Composites will be present at the Boot Düsseldorf from 21 to 29 January 2023   This is a unique opportunity to discover (or rediscover for the most assiduous) our Elegance range with the J/45 and J/112E. A combination of comfort, luxury and performance, these two yachts have been designed for the pleasure of the […]

At 10.00am on Saturday 12th November 2022 a fleet of 49 yachts started the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia 83nm Bird Island race where competitors sail from Sydney Harbour to Bird Island (approximately 3nm north east of Norah Head), before returning to Sydney Harbour to finish.   In light conditions the fleet headed north out […]

Last week, the J/99 ‘Rum Rebellion’ won IRC and line honours Two Handed division at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s  Audi Centre Blue Water Pointscore series Flinders Islet race. The crew told us about their experience: The 2022 edition of the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s  Audi Centre Blue Water Pointscore series Flinders Islet […]

We invite you to meet us until sunday 2nd October at the Grand Pavois in La Rochelle . The J/99 and J/112E will be exhibited at Pontoon 5 – 5 – 03. — Nous vous donnons rendez-vous jusqu’au dimanche 2 octobre au Grand Pavois de La Rochelle. Le J/99 et J/112E seront exposés au Ponton […]

Join us until Sunday 11th September at the Cannes Yachting Festival! This is the opportunity to visit our J/99 and J/45. See you at Port Canto – Stand : SAIL163, SAIL026.

J Cup Regatta 🇬🇧 Last weekend saw the Key Yachting J-Cup Regatta organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club. The race started on Thursday 30 June in sunny and ideal windy conditions for the 56 participating teams. ☀ Thanks to Key Yachting and of course the RORC for the organisation of this great event! 🔝 […]

The 2022 edition of the emblematic Spi Ouest France which took place last weekend in Quiberon Bay was marked by sunny conditions. The J/99s were once again at the forefront, especially in the IRC B category. Maxime Mesnil, skipper of the J/99 AXESAIL, winner of the IRC B category, gave us his impressions on his […]

🇬🇧 A single-handed Transquadra in a J/99, a such beautiful revelation! – Olivier Grassi, skipper of the J/99 Grassi Bateaux The Transquadra 2022 will go down in history with the highlight of the second leg, which required the crews to avoid the 2 depressions, by the North, in an almost obligatory way. For this new edition, […]

 Spi Ouest France – Let’s get the J/99 fleet together! The famous French regatta is fast approaching! As the J/99 fleet is getting bigger and bigger every month, we encourage owners to enter the same category. What could be better than to compete against your fellow sailors? You participate at the race in J/99 or […]

3 years after the launching of our last sport sailboat, the 100th unit is already in production ! Let’s look back at some figures reflecting the success of this sailboat ⬇ Her production involve more than 10 full-time employees She is present in 25 countries on 5 continents One of them has been flashed at […]

🇬🇧 At the yard, we really liked sharing the sailing adventures of our owners. Here Thomas explain why he chose a J/99 and he explains his sailing program in Mediterranean sea. ⏬ Why did you choose a J/99? Calypso Odysessy was commissioned by RLR Yachting early in 2021 as we were excited about this new offering […]