It is a sight many sailors have looked forward to as much or even more so than the America’s Cup itself – Seven J Class, the largest fleet to ever…
Velsheda
A pocket guide to the J Class yachts – the world’s most elegant racing fleet
Shamrock V – JK3 LOA: 36.50m /119ft 9in · LWL: 26.7m/87ft 7in · Beam: 6.00m/19ft 8in · Disp: 166 tonnes Original lines: Charles E Nicholson Modified design: Dykstra Naval Architects…
Racing a giant classic – an eye-opening day aboard J Class Velsheda at St Tropez
It is hard to be a show-stopper in St Tropez, yet the two J Class yachts competing this year were undoubtedly the biggest crowd pleasers. I was lucky enough to…
Video – a beautiful film of the J Class racing during the RYS Bicentenary regatta
In a world that is increasingly short of time, where attention span increasingly diminishes as technology accelerates and yacht racing gets faster and faster – take a break, set aside 17…
Video: All the J Class action from Falmouth, as Velsheda, Ranger and Lionheart put on a show
This professionally shot and edited film by OCT Films, which includes some prime footage of the yachts in action from the water and from onboard, helps show why both the…
Video – the timeless elegance of the J Class. Velsheda, Ranger and Lionheart dance on Falmouth waters
We will put more photos and video up as the regatta draws to a close this Saturday. Here is the official report from today’s racing (Thursday June 25): The dream…
A Velsheda masterclass – pictures and highlights from the second day of J Class racing in Falmouth
Velsheda proved how age is by no means restrictive on a racecourse, with a demonstration of near perfect sailing during today’s two-hour coastal race. Their start was spot on, the…
5 J Class yachts race
5 J-Class yachts race for the first time in 76 years, with the spoils going to Hanuman
Historic J Class race on eve of St Barths Bucket 2013
5 J Class yachts will line up against each other tomorrow (thursday) for the first time since 1937