(Newport, RI)- J/Boats and J/Composites are pleased to announce the new
J/99, a 9.9 meter (32.6’) crew-friendly, offshore-capable speedster
currently under development at J/Composites in Les Sables d’Olonne,
France.
The
J/99 is the newest addition to the J/Sport range, combining headroom
and comfortable interior accommodation with the tiller-driven
responsiveness of a sport boat. The sail and deck plan are optimized for
easy handling with fewer crew, and incorporate the latest developments
from the award-winning J/121 and the new Offshore Sailing World champion
J/112E. The interior features twin aft cabins, a proper sit-down
forward facing nav station, an L-shaped galley, and a private forward
head with sail locker.Now more than ever, sailors are attracted to adventure-filled, signature events (Fastnet, Middle Sea, Chicago-Mac, etc.) where straight-line speed, sail handling, strategy and weather routing are all equally put to the test. The J/99 is designed to excel in these events (both fully crewed and short-handed) while delivering the exhilarating, family-friendly experience the J Sport range is known for.
“The J/99 opens up a wide range of sailing possibilities,” commented designer Alan Johnstone. “The versatile sail plan, balanced hull form and efficient cockpit will work as well for short-handed offshore sailing as for weekend sailing with friends. The J/99 packs a lot of performance and versatility into a manageable size and budget.” For more J/99 Offshore Speedster sailing information Add to Flipboard Magazine.
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