J Boats Archives

Conversations with Classic Boats

May 6th, 2021

Conversations with Classic Boats is a podcast about classic boat designs and the stories behind them. Hosted by Tom Darling,

December 5th, 2020

With the anticipated launch of the new J/9 in Spring 2021, J/Boats describe the process to commence production: J/9 hull

November 21st, 2020

The cancellation of fall boat shows denied the J/Boats Company the opportunity to shock us with their latest offering, so

September 20th, 2020

Situated on the banks of the Clinton River in Michigan, North Star Sail Club is a member run club dedicated

September 6th, 2018

If you’ve been on the water, sailing in the last 40 years, chances are you’ve crossed tacks with a modern

December 1st, 2016

Presented annually by Mystic Seaport since 2006, the “America and the Sea Award” recognizes an individual or organization whose contributions

November 23rd, 2016

A time-lapse video of the new J/121 hull plug taking shape at Symmetrix Composite Tooling in Bristol, RI as the

August 26th, 2015

Rod Johnstone of J Boats shares his thoughts on how sailboat designs need to be appropriate for sailors’ needs… What

April 10th, 2014

A J/Boat festival – aka J/Fest – on San Francisco Bay. Photos by Erik Simonson

May 20th, 2013

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