Six teams assembled for the first ever J Class World Championship, with racing held August 22 to 26, 2017 in Newport, RI. Ranging from 129 to 143 feet, Hanuman, Lionheart, Ranger, Svea, Topaz, and Velsheda competed over five days. Lionheart won the title of J Class World Champion.

Photos courtesy of Sharon Green.

Photos courtesy of Onne van der Wal.

Photos courtesy of Daniel Forster.

Photos courtesy of © JCLASS | CARLO BORLENGHI.