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The J Class has its roots in the oldest sporting race in the world, The America’s Cup.
The founding of the J Class Association (JCA) in 2000 to protect the interests of the Class, present and future, accelerated a real revival.
Class Rules were established for the construction of replica rebuilds from original plans and several replicas and original designs were subsequently built.
The class, which today comprises nine boats, now has an annual calendar highlighted by the Caribbean and Mediterranean sailing seasons.
Ireland's Sailing and Boating Magazine
