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With thrilling updates from across the sailing world, this edition of J\/Newsletter brings together the best of racing action, boat reviews, and community stories.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The fall season is in full swing as events like the San Diego Hot Rum Series in California and the Hamble Winter Series in England keep sailors on their toes, while the inaugural J\/70 US National Championship in Forth Worth, Texas crowned its first-ever champions.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll also take a closer look at the new J\/45, a game-changer in the performance cruising scene, and dive into the success of the Danish J\/70 Sailing League program that\u2019s inspiring sailors of all ages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The J\/45- A Very Fast Cruising Sailboat!<\/h1>\n

by Practical Sailor<\/p>\n

Are you interested in a very fast and capable 45-foot cruising sailboat? Today, we bring you the new J\/45 offshore performance cruising yacht. The J\/45 is both a very comfortable cruiser for a \u00a0couple or family and a capable racing sailboat for the racer-cruiser market. \u00a0Read more here and watch video<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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J\/Crews Eclipse Fleet @ San Diego Hot Rum Series I<\/h1>\n
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(San Diego, CA)- The annual fall bacchanalian festival in San Diego known as the \u201cHot Rum Series\u201d \u00a0began this past weekend, hosted by the San Diego Yacht Club. A fleet of 122 boats is participating in the series of three-weekend races that take place on Saturdays. The race is a simple \u201cpursuit style\u201d event, where the slowest boats start first and the fastest boats start last; whoever crosses the finish line first boat-for-boat is declared the winner. \u00a0As has been the case over time, the classic building seabreeze often benefits the bigger faster boats that start late..\u00a0Read more here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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HESTIA Crowned Inaugural J\/70 US National Champions!<\/h1>\n
(Ft. Worth, TX)\u2013 Eighteen teams ventured to Fort Worth Boat Club in Texas for the first-ever J\/70 US National Championship from November 7-10. Gorgeous conditions on the opening day allowed three races, but Mother Nature had different plans for the weekend, as light air forced crews to stay ashore. Fortunately, southern hospitality kept racers smiling throughout the weekend at the recently remodeled club, culminating with Sunday afternoon\u2019s prize-giving.\u00a0\u00a0Read more here.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Laouenan Crowned French J\/80 National Champion!\u00a0<\/h1>\n
(Saint-Cast, France)- From November 8th to 10th, the Club Nautique de Saint-Cast hosted the three-day French J\/80 National Championship. The entire team at the Saint-Cast Nautical Center was dedicated to making the event an unforgettable experience, both in terms of sportsmanship and camaraderie.<\/p>\n

Saint-Cast Le Guildo is a famous resort on the Emerald Coast, boasting a stunning body of water and excellent port facilities. Notably, this club was a pioneer of the J\/80 class in France and has a fleet of J\/80s that frequently participates in events. The CN Saint-Cast is recognized for its expertise in organizing J\/80 competitions.<\/p>\n

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J\/Boats Adds “Performance Trophy” for the Marion-Bermuda Race<\/h1>\n
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(Newport, RI)- J\/Boats have been standout participants in the Marion-Bermuda Race for decades, demonstrating exceptional design for endurance and performance on the open ocean. This recognition not only honors J\/Boats\u2019 achievements, but also encourages more sailors to explore the Marion-Bermuda Race, showcasing the skill and endurance needed in offshore competitions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Hamble Winter Series Report- Week 5 Update<\/h1>\n
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(Hamble, So’ton, England)- The 43rd running of the Hamble Winter Series continues for week 5 this coming weekend. So far, it has proved to be a somewhat drama-filled few weeks. Here’s what’s happening in each division.\u00a0Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The J\/70 Story in Denmark is Special & Successful!<\/h1>\n
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(Copenhagen, Denmark)- The success of the Danish J\/70 class and the Danish J\/70 Sailing League has proven to be a great model for developing sailors of all ages and for the growth of participation at sailing clubs for women and youth, too!<\/p>\n

We received a great class promo presentation from Peter Wolsing- he’s a Board Member of J\/70 Class Denmark, Co-founder of the sailing league concept and WOW (Women on Water). And, he’s Manager of Sailing Innovation Lab (email- peter@sejlsportsligaen.dk<\/a>). Here are some of the highlights below. \u00a0<\/p>\n

The story starts back in 2013…..\u00a0Read more here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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J\/Gear Holiday Specials<\/h1>\n

(Newport, RI)- There are multiple awesome items available for the 2024 J\/Gear Holiday Special! Here is the list for you to consider:
– J\/Extreme 1\/2 Zip
– J\/Typhoon Jacket
– J\/Flexfit cap
– J\/Reach Polo
– J\/Puma Performance Ziptop
– J\/Embroidered T-shirt
– J\/Cotton Polo shirt<\/p>\n

The J\/Class logo is embroidered and you may customize it for the whole crew.\u00a0Browse and order here:<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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About J\/Boats<\/h3>\n

The story of J\/Boats is a classic entrepreneurial tale. With a $20,000 investment and a speedy 24-foot sailboat that Rod Johnstone built in his garage, Rod and his brother Bob Johnstone went into business in 1977. The boat they built, the J\/24, has become the most popular recreational offshore keelboat in the world. The Johnstone family has made an undeniable mark on the sailing world. In addition to the 5,500 J\/24s cruising the waves, there are over 9,500 more J\/Boats, ranging from the International J\/22 to the J\/65, that sailing enthusiasts have bought at prices ranging from $10,000 to $2,000,000.\u00a0\u00a0Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With thrilling updates from across the sailing world, this edition of J\/Newsletter brings together the best of racing action, boat reviews, and community stories.\u00a0
\nThe fall season is in full swing as events like the San Diego Hot Rum Series in California and the Hamble Winter Series in England keep sailors on their toes, while the inaugural J\/70 US National Championship in Forth Worth, Texas crowned its first-ever champions.
\nWe\u2019ll also take a closer look at the new J\/45, a game-changer in the performance cruising scene, and dive into the success of the Danish J\/70 Sailing League program that\u2019s inspiring sailors of all ages.<\/p>\n

The J\/45- A Very Fast Cruising Sailboat!
\nby Practical Sailor
\nAre you interested in a very fast and capable 45-foot cruising sailboat? Today, we bring you the new J\/45 offshore performance cruising yacht. The J\/45 is both a very comfortable cruiser for a \u00a0couple or family and a capable racing sailboat for the racer-cruiser market. \u00a0Read more here and watch video.<\/p>\n

J\/Crews Eclipse Fleet @ San Diego Hot Rum Series I<\/p>\n

(San Diego, CA)- The annual fall bacchanalian festival in San Diego known as the \u201cHot Rum Series\u201d \u00a0began this past weekend, hosted by the San Diego Yacht Club. A fleet of 122 boats is participating in the series of three-weekend races that take place on Saturdays. The race is a simple \u201cpursuit style\u201d event, where the slowest boats start first and the fastest boats start last; whoever crosses the finish line first boat-for-boat is declared the winner. \u00a0As has been the case over time, the classic building seabreeze often benefits the bigger faster boats that start late..\u00a0Read more here.\u00a0<\/p>\n

HESTIA Crowned Inaugural J\/70 US National Champions!
\n(Ft. Worth, TX)\u2013 Eighteen teams ventured to Fort Worth Boat Club in Texas for the first-ever J\/70 US National Championship from November 7-10. Gorgeous conditions on the opening day allowed three races, but Mother Nature had different plans for the weekend, as light air forced crews to stay ashore. Fortunately, southern hospitality kept racers smiling throughout the weekend at the recently remodeled club, culminating with Sunday afternoon\u2019s prize-giving.\u00a0\u00a0Read more here.<\/p>\n

Laouenan Crowned French J\/80 National Champion!\u00a0
\n(Saint-Cast, France)- From November 8th to 10th, the Club Nautique de Saint-Cast hosted the three-day French J\/80 National Championship. The entire team at the Saint-Cast Nautical Center was dedicated to making the event an unforgettable experience, both in terms of sportsmanship and camaraderie.
\nSaint-Cast Le Guildo is a famous resort on the Emerald Coast, boasting a stunning body of water and excellent port facilities. Notably, this club was a pioneer of the J\/80 class in France and has a fleet of J\/80s that frequently participates in events. The CN Saint-Cast is recognized for its expertise in organizing J\/80 competitions.
\nRead more here.<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Events<\/p>\n

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J\/Boats Adds “Performance Trophy” for the Marion-Bermuda Race<\/p>\n

(Newport, RI)- J\/Boats have been standout participants in the Marion-Bermuda Race for decades, demonstrating exceptional design for endurance and performance on the open ocean. This recognition not only honors J\/Boats\u2019 achievements, but also encourages more sailors to explore the Marion-Bermuda Race, showcasing the skill and endurance needed in offshore competitions.\u00a0
\nRead more here.<\/p>\n

Hamble Winter Series Report- Week 5 Update<\/p>\n

(Hamble, So’ton, England)- The 43rd running of the Hamble Winter Series continues for week 5 this coming weekend. So far, it has proved to be a somewhat drama-filled few weeks. Here’s what’s happening in each division.\u00a0Read more here.<\/p>\n

The J\/70 Story in Denmark is Special & Successful!<\/p>\n

(Copenhagen, Denmark)- The success of the Danish J\/70 class and the Danish J\/70 Sailing League has proven to be a great model for developing sailors of all ages and for the growth of participation at sailing clubs for women and youth, too!
\nWe received a great class promo presentation from Peter Wolsing- he’s a Board Member of J\/70 Class Denmark, Co-founder of the sailing league concept and WOW (Women on Water). And, he’s Manager of Sailing Innovation Lab (email- peter@sejlsportsligaen.dk). Here are some of the highlights below. \u00a0
\nThe story starts back in 2013…..\u00a0Read more here.<\/p>\n

J\/Gear Holiday Specials
\n(Newport, RI)- There are multiple awesome items available for the 2024 J\/Gear Holiday Special! Here is the list for you to consider:- J\/Extreme 1\/2 Zip- J\/Typhoon Jacket- J\/Flexfit cap- J\/Reach Polo- J\/Puma Performance Ziptop- J\/Embroidered T-shirt- J\/Cotton Polo shirt
\nThe J\/Class logo is embroidered and you may customize it for the whole crew.\u00a0Browse and order here:<\/p>\n

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About J\/Boats
\nThe story of J\/Boats is a classic entrepreneurial tale. With a $20,000 investment and a speedy 24-foot sailboat that Rod Johnstone built in his garage, Rod and his brother Bob Johnstone went into business in 1977. The boat they built, the J\/24, has become the most popular recreational offshore keelboat in the world. The Johnstone family has made an undeniable mark on the sailing world. In addition to the 5,500 J\/24s cruising the waves, there are over 9,500 more J\/Boats, ranging from the International J\/22 to the J\/65, that sailing enthusiasts have bought at prices ranging from $10,000 to $2,000,000.\u00a0\u00a0Read more<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jboats_news_reviews"],"yoast_head":"\nJ\/Newsletter- November 13th, 2024 - JBoats Southwest<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/jboats.com\/2024-newslettr\/j-newsletter-november-13th-2024\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"J\/Newsletter- November 13th, 2024 - JBoats Southwest\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"With thrilling updates from across the sailing world, this edition of J\/Newsletter brings together the best of racing action, boat reviews, and community stories.\u00a0 The fall season is in full swing as events like the San Diego Hot Rum Series in California and the Hamble Winter Series in England keep sailors on their toes, while the inaugural J\/70 US National Championship in Forth Worth, Texas crowned its first-ever champions. We\u2019ll also take a closer look at the new J\/45, a game-changer in the performance cruising scene, and dive into the success of the Danish J\/70 Sailing League program that\u2019s inspiring sailors of all ages. The J\/45- A Very Fast Cruising Sailboat! by Practical Sailor Are you interested in a very fast and capable 45-foot cruising sailboat? Today, we bring you the new J\/45 offshore performance cruising yacht. The J\/45 is both a very comfortable cruiser for a \u00a0couple or family and a capable racing sailboat for the racer-cruiser market. \u00a0Read more here and watch video. J\/Crews Eclipse Fleet @ San Diego Hot Rum Series I (San Diego, CA)- The annual fall bacchanalian festival in San Diego known as the \u201cHot Rum Series\u201d \u00a0began this past weekend, hosted by the San Diego Yacht Club. A fleet of 122 boats is participating in the series of three-weekend races that take place on Saturdays. The race is a simple \u201cpursuit style\u201d event, where the slowest boats start first and the fastest boats start last; whoever crosses the finish line first boat-for-boat is declared the winner. \u00a0As has been the case over time, the classic building seabreeze often benefits the bigger faster boats that start late..\u00a0Read more here.\u00a0 HESTIA Crowned Inaugural J\/70 US National Champions! (Ft. Worth, TX)\u2013 Eighteen teams ventured to Fort Worth Boat Club in Texas for the first-ever J\/70 US National Championship from November 7-10. Gorgeous conditions on the opening day allowed three races, but Mother Nature had different plans for the weekend, as light air forced crews to stay ashore. Fortunately, southern hospitality kept racers smiling throughout the weekend at the recently remodeled club, culminating with Sunday afternoon\u2019s prize-giving.\u00a0\u00a0Read more here. Laouenan Crowned French J\/80 National Champion!\u00a0 (Saint-Cast, France)- From November 8th to 10th, the Club Nautique de Saint-Cast hosted the three-day French J\/80 National Championship. The entire team at the Saint-Cast Nautical Center was dedicated to making the event an unforgettable experience, both in terms of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Saint-Cast Le Guildo is a famous resort on the Emerald Coast, boasting a stunning body of water and excellent port facilities. Notably, this club was a pioneer of the J\/80 class in France and has a fleet of J\/80s that frequently participates in events. The CN Saint-Cast is recognized for its expertise in organizing J\/80 competitions. Read more here. \u00a0 Upcoming Events \u00a0 J\/Boats Adds "Performance Trophy" for the Marion-Bermuda Race (Newport, RI)- J\/Boats have been standout participants in the Marion-Bermuda Race for decades, demonstrating exceptional design for endurance and performance on the open ocean. This recognition not only honors J\/Boats\u2019 achievements, but also encourages more sailors to explore the Marion-Bermuda Race, showcasing the skill and endurance needed in offshore competitions.\u00a0 Read more here. Hamble Winter Series Report- Week 5 Update (Hamble, So'ton, England)- The 43rd running of the Hamble Winter Series continues for week 5 this coming weekend. So far, it has proved to be a somewhat drama-filled few weeks. Here's what's happening in each division.\u00a0Read more here. The J\/70 Story in Denmark is Special & Successful! (Copenhagen, Denmark)- The success of the Danish J\/70 class and the Danish J\/70 Sailing League has proven to be a great model for developing sailors of all ages and for the growth of participation at sailing clubs for women and youth, too! We received a great class promo presentation from Peter Wolsing- he's a Board Member of J\/70 Class Denmark, Co-founder of the sailing league concept and WOW (Women on Water). And, he's Manager of Sailing Innovation Lab (email- peter@sejlsportsligaen.dk). Here are some of the highlights below. \u00a0 The story starts back in 2013.....\u00a0Read more here. J\/Gear Holiday Specials (Newport, RI)- There are multiple awesome items available for the 2024 J\/Gear Holiday Special! Here is the list for you to consider:- J\/Extreme 1\/2 Zip- J\/Typhoon Jacket- J\/Flexfit cap- J\/Reach Polo- J\/Puma Performance Ziptop- J\/Embroidered T-shirt- J\/Cotton Polo shirt The J\/Class logo is embroidered and you may customize it for the whole crew.\u00a0Browse and order here: \u00a0 About J\/Boats The story of J\/Boats is a classic entrepreneurial tale. With a $20,000 investment and a speedy 24-foot sailboat that Rod Johnstone built in his garage, Rod and his brother Bob Johnstone went into business in 1977. The boat they built, the J\/24, has become the most popular recreational offshore keelboat in the world. 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We\u2019ll also take a closer look at the new J\/45, a game-changer in the performance cruising scene, and dive into the success of the Danish J\/70 Sailing League program that\u2019s inspiring sailors of all ages. The J\/45- A Very Fast Cruising Sailboat! by Practical Sailor Are you interested in a very fast and capable 45-foot cruising sailboat? Today, we bring you the new J\/45 offshore performance cruising yacht. The J\/45 is both a very comfortable cruiser for a \u00a0couple or family and a capable racing sailboat for the racer-cruiser market. \u00a0Read more here and watch video. J\/Crews Eclipse Fleet @ San Diego Hot Rum Series I (San Diego, CA)- The annual fall bacchanalian festival in San Diego known as the \u201cHot Rum Series\u201d \u00a0began this past weekend, hosted by the San Diego Yacht Club. A fleet of 122 boats is participating in the series of three-weekend races that take place on Saturdays. 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Laouenan Crowned French J\/80 National Champion!\u00a0 (Saint-Cast, France)- From November 8th to 10th, the Club Nautique de Saint-Cast hosted the three-day French J\/80 National Championship. The entire team at the Saint-Cast Nautical Center was dedicated to making the event an unforgettable experience, both in terms of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Saint-Cast Le Guildo is a famous resort on the Emerald Coast, boasting a stunning body of water and excellent port facilities. Notably, this club was a pioneer of the J\/80 class in France and has a fleet of J\/80s that frequently participates in events. The CN Saint-Cast is recognized for its expertise in organizing J\/80 competitions. Read more here. \u00a0 Upcoming Events \u00a0 J\/Boats Adds \"Performance Trophy\" for the Marion-Bermuda Race (Newport, RI)- J\/Boats have been standout participants in the Marion-Bermuda Race for decades, demonstrating exceptional design for endurance and performance on the open ocean. This recognition not only honors J\/Boats\u2019 achievements, but also encourages more sailors to explore the Marion-Bermuda Race, showcasing the skill and endurance needed in offshore competitions.\u00a0 Read more here. Hamble Winter Series Report- Week 5 Update (Hamble, So'ton, England)- The 43rd running of the Hamble Winter Series continues for week 5 this coming weekend. So far, it has proved to be a somewhat drama-filled few weeks. Here's what's happening in each division.\u00a0Read more here. The J\/70 Story in Denmark is Special & Successful! (Copenhagen, Denmark)- The success of the Danish J\/70 class and the Danish J\/70 Sailing League has proven to be a great model for developing sailors of all ages and for the growth of participation at sailing clubs for women and youth, too! We received a great class promo presentation from Peter Wolsing- he's a Board Member of J\/70 Class Denmark, Co-founder of the sailing league concept and WOW (Women on Water). And, he's Manager of Sailing Innovation Lab (email- peter@sejlsportsligaen.dk). Here are some of the highlights below. \u00a0 The story starts back in 2013.....\u00a0Read more here. J\/Gear Holiday Specials (Newport, RI)- There are multiple awesome items available for the 2024 J\/Gear Holiday Special! Here is the list for you to consider:- J\/Extreme 1\/2 Zip- J\/Typhoon Jacket- J\/Flexfit cap- J\/Reach Polo- J\/Puma Performance Ziptop- J\/Embroidered T-shirt- J\/Cotton Polo shirt The J\/Class logo is embroidered and you may customize it for the whole crew.\u00a0Browse and order here: \u00a0 About J\/Boats The story of J\/Boats is a classic entrepreneurial tale. With a $20,000 investment and a speedy 24-foot sailboat that Rod Johnstone built in his garage, Rod and his brother Bob Johnstone went into business in 1977. The boat they built, the J\/24, has become the most popular recreational offshore keelboat in the world. 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