(Newport, RI)- The first J/70s are just starting to roll down the
production line in Bristol, Rhode Island. The hulls, decks and molds
are simply breath-taking-- a synthesis of handmade craftsmanship and the
most modern 5-axis CNC machines to produce perfectly symmetrical boats
with perfectly fair lines. It's exciting to see the new "baby J" unfold
in front of our eyes- the boats look sweet! Everyone is waiting with
breathless anticipation to go sailing the "twin speedsters" in March-
get ready for some "mano-a-mano" combat to see who can go higher and
faster and plane the fastest at lowest TWA!
The
passion and enthusiasm at recent sailboat shows has been nothing short
of fantastic. J/70 fleet discussions are underway in nearly every major
sailing region in America and Europe. Reports from the Strictly Sail
Chicago show indicate there's interest from dozens of sailors from the
local Etchells, Star, PHRF/offshore, Soling, Sonar, J/24 fleets and
others looking to jump onto this little speedster! We've had similar
responses so far from San Diego, Annapolis, Boston, London, Dusseldorf
and Gothenburg shows, and if all goes well, at Strictly Sail Pacific,
too.The recent announcement by New York Yacht Club to host the NYYC Invitational Cup USA Qualifiers in the J/70 has generated significant interest in this new "trailerable one-design speedster"-- learn more about this fantastic event being hosted at Harbour Court, Newport, Rhode Island in September. For more J/70 one-design speedster sailing news
