Racing sailboat

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STEP ABOARD A SAFE BET. Boasting 20 years of expertise, the J 80 is the obvious choice! Control its power, savour its stability, release the inner racer in you! Book your J 80 test. SET SAIL WITH CONFIDENCE! You’re aboard a sound boat, inspiring confidence in all conditions. Head out to sea! Enjoy its simple and pleasant manoeuvrability. The adventure begins. HOLD YOUR COURSE! The J 80’s very high ballast ratio makes it the safest sportsboat around with its impressive stability. Featuring supreme flexibility at the helm and capable of high speeds, she’s also a lot of fun in downwind conditions. FULFIL HER POTENTIAL Sheet on the sails and you’ll already be performing at 95% of your potential. Her lightweight design means you can very quickly get up on the plane in downwind conditions. Able to reach 16/18 knots of boat speed in the breeze in complete safety, you’re guaranteed a thrilling ride! GET OFF TO THE PERFECT START IN COMPETITION! The jib furler and the asymmetric spinnaker make this one design yacht easy to get a feel for and a thoroughly entertaining way to learn about racing on all types of courses. SAIL WITH STYLE The timeless design of the J 80 was designed by Rod Johnstone with a view to making this 8m monohull a genuine style icon. It groups together all the brand’s distinctive elements, resulting in the perfect blend of a unique design and a trail-blazing spirit. KEEN TO HAVE CLASS? With nearly 1,500 boats distributed around the world, this craft benefits from a highly active owners’ class. Sportsmanship and sociability are the key words of this class.