Dear everyone, We inform you today that the French J/Cup 2021, in La Trinité-sur-Mer, June 26 & 27, will be cancelled. Indeed, despite the lifting of the current government restrictions in the organization of sporting and cultural events, the optimum conditions for hosting the French 2021 J/Cup could not be present. The organization of catering […]
>> Big news for 2021, the J Cups are multiplying all over Europe! This year, we are happy to announce in collaboration with our network of experts, 3 new J Cup dates! Initiated by our English expert Key Yachting Ltd, 22 years ago, the J Cup is a flagship event in the world of English […]
At J Composites we spend a lot of time on the water to train, test our latest models. Based on our experience we would like to share with you some a new tutorial regarding tips to manage solo a gybe and hoist with asymetric spinnaker. – Chez J Composites nous passons de nombreuses heures sur […]
All the J/Composites team are proud to present the first hull “out-of-the-box” of the brand new J/45 offshore cruising yacht! Designed to be a comfortable offshore greyhound, the J/45 design is reminiscent of the remarkable heritage of J/Boats offshore cruising yachts of the past, such as the J/145, J/160, and J/65. Clean, crisp lines, fine […]
A world tour in suspense in the Caribbean… « Our goal was to spend two years making a somewhat fast, but still cruising, circumnavigation of the world via Cape Horn and the Cape of a Good Hope. Rather than go through the canals as most do, we were looking to complete a bucket list sailing challenge […]
This summer and more this fall, the J have excelled in many races! Whether it is through crewed or double-handed regatta, the J have succeeded in standing out through their performance and easy maneuvering, allowing all owners to perform while having fun. Being a J owner is not only the possibility of participating in regattas and […]
At the yard, when we launch a new model, it is important to us to test it in all conditions. Whether in lovely seas or in very rough weather, we are tested each of our units, with small crew, in order to check performance, stability, maneuverability and general behavior at sea. 10 days ago, we […]
The J/80 – a benchmark in sports sailboat history! It is rare these days to observe on a start line such a large one-design fleet, launched over 25 years ago! Over the years, the J/80 has established itself in numerous regattas by its design, its performance and simplicity but also by its build quality – […]
«Between Christmas and winter holidays with the family and then the period of lockdown, Joker’s tour of the Atlantic was organized in several major stages which will structure both my voyage and my account of it. From Marseille to Santa Cruz de Tenerife On November 4, 2019, Joker left her home port in Marseille […]
Weaving in and out of the Channel Islands, aboard J for Two – discover the story of Pierre & Louise, a young couple, aboard their J/105! “As you know, it is not always necessary to go far to have a great holiday: you just need good weather, an interesting boat and a sailing area with […]
This month a well known French sailing magazine has realized a “100 mile on board” the J/99, a 3 days of sea trial! Whether at sea or at the anchor, the J/99 was scrutinized to reveal all her secrets. During 3 days between Les Sables-d’Olonne in France and Île d’Yeu, the J/99 has succeeded to be […]
From Brittany to the Arctic Circle, come onboard “PINOCCHIO”, a J/109 eager for miles! Launched in 2008, our J/109 “Pinocchio” has today covered 25,000 miles. After two sailboats with deck saloon, comfortable but very heavy, I wanted a simple, light and efficient boat, which can be easily sailed with a reduced crew or even alone. […]
J Boats and J Composites have engaged a partnership with Virtual Regatta to integrate the J/70 into the platform’s Inshore game. With more than 300,000 worldwide players, Virtual Regatta is the undisputed leader in e-sailing. It was natural that the J/70 could exist in the game, being the market leader monotype with more than 1600 […]
Playing around with the wind, carving out a fine wake, maoeuvring easily, making fast headway… then dropping anchor in a bay fringed with ochre rocks and white sand. Making the most of the beautifully crafted modern fit-out combining solid wood and white gloss bulkheads illuminated by natural light. Herein lies the pleasure of sailing and […]
« After several months of waiting and excitement, our J / 99 “One Life” was finally in the water on February 27, 2020, at Shilshole Marina in Seattle. Shortly before the Governor’s order to stay at home we managed to make our first cruise the weekend before confinement. In addition to the social distancing we […]
With your family, friends, or partners, remember your best trip aboard your J! Select some pictures, write few lines, and share it with us. All your travels stories will be shared with us. Let us sail the seas with you through the globe. On your logs!
Contrary to popular belief, a fast yacht has a lot of advantages when you’re heading off on holiday as a couple or with family. Safety, effortless manoeuvrability and fun sailing even in light airs are all substantial, if not essential assets, when you want holidays on the water to play out without a hitch. Indeed, […]
Jean-François Nevo, director of AG + Spars company, develops the subject with a specific example of a profile made for J/99, in collaboration with the shipyard: “In order to make an aluminum mast competitive comparing to a carbon mast, we need to have an optimization approach on several directions: profile design, rigging geometries changes, parts […]
Interested in a J/Boats model but still not sure on which one you would like to choose ? Or simply willing to fill what makes a J Boats special at the helm ? J Composites shipyard gives you opportunity to test their models in real conditions in July this year ! 3 models will be available to […]
Within four days of its world debut at the Paris Boatshow, J/99 hull #1 was trucked, keeled, commissioned and launched at Hamble Point Marina in the UK. It was quite a feat by the J/Composites and J/UK teams and just in time to catch some late season sailing before the New Year. Conditions on the […]
