J/121 to enjoy her European debut in Boot Düsseldorf
by J Composites 17 Jan 2018 07:25 PST
20-28 January 2018
J/121 to enjoy her European debut in Boot Düsseldorf © Paul Todd /
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J Composites will be gracing the international German boat show (20 to 28 January) with a new craft, the J/121. The latter is part of the French brand's One Design Sport range and has been devised for shorthanded sailing for all-round performance and inshore-offshore races.
It's a whole new approach for J since it's the first time that a J boat will benefit from ballast tanks. Otherwise, J is showcasing a boat that is true to its image, with all the usual features of the boats designed by the Johnstone family: sleek lines, solidity, reliability and interior comfort for fun, fast sailing.
"It's a big J/111 with a few major developments, including a slightly beamier design than the usual J so as to integrate ballast tanks and two steering wheels. She also benefits from a removable stay mounted on a hook like the Class 40s or Imocas. The concept is already proving to be a hit in Europe with four boats sold in the UK, one in Germany, one in Spain and one in Sweden. It's increasingly difficult to put together a crew, so it is an entirely logical move for J to offer a 40-footer geared up to be sailed offshore by two or three sailors," says Didier Le Moal, General Manager of J Composites. J will also be showcasing the J/112E, the J/97 and the J/70 in Düsseldorf. See you on stand 15B21...