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Introducing the New J/95
Historical Perspective J/95 restores an
American yachting tradition, dating back to the 1800’s, of fast
centerboarders that were as much at home navigating shoal inland waters
as they were crossing oceans. Remember the Baltimore Clippers? As late
as the 1960’s, centerboarders dominated offshore racing under the
Cruising Club of America (CCA) Rating Rule. Carlton Mitchell’s
Finisterre won the Bermuda Race an unprecedented 3 times. In the 50
years since, great strides have been made in hull design,
lighter/stiffer rigs, high-tech sails and advancements in cored
composite construction. J/95 combines the best of tradition with modern
technology and is quality-built in the USA!
Share the Joy Closer to Home For the first
time, many sailors will be able to keep a good-looking boat in front of
their homes. J/95 has the capability of broadening a day’s sailing range
by 5-10 miles. That includes venturing safely outside of inlets into
open water... even staying dry and comfortable when a 20-knot sea breeze
kicks in. J/95’s large cockpit, the privacy of its enclosed marine head
and the convenience of returning home under power if the wind dies, make
picnic day sails more appealing to family and friends. Sailing is at its
best when the joy can be shared. J/95 has the versatility and the
qualities to optimize your sailing experience over a longer season,
closer to home.
It’s About Time When you think of all the
wonderful places to sail where the water is shallow, it’s surprising
that a boat like this hasn’t come along earlier. While the new J/95 can
expand one’s joy of sailing just about anywhere... it should be
particularly welcomed on the many shoal water bays of Cape Cod, Great
South Bay, Barnegat Bay, Chesapeake Bay, the Low Country of Georgia and
the Carolinas, the Bahamas, Florida Keys, the Gulf Coast from Florida to
Texas, Inland Lakes, and on the Estuaries of N. California and Pacific
NW. As is the case with many family-friendly J Boats, don’t be surprised
if J/95 one-design fleets begin to appear in a year or two.
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