J/80 Sailboats - JWorld Sailboat Fleet

Sailing can be the world's best family sport. The key is a boat that holds the attention and interest of many types of sailors, young and old! J/80 sailboat does it all, with thrilling 15 knot rides under spinnaker or relaxed sunset cruises with mainsail only. SAILING WORLD rated the J/80 sailboat as easier to handle, less intimidating, safer and better suited for sailing offshore than other modern sport boats tested.

Thanks to its 1400lb. Fixed lead keel (48% ballast ratio) J/80sailboat has big-boat feel and requires less experienced crew. The boom is high for safety and good visibility. No one has to clamber over a cabin top because everyone sits in the 12 ft. long cockpit.

Why we use the J80 Sailboat.
The J/80 provides the best teaching platform we can find. Learning on a performance sailboat like the J/80 gives the student a noted advantage, in that the boat will provide important feedback . In essence, the J/80 sailboat will tell you what your doing well and where you need more practice. You will learn how seemingly small adjustments affect control. In addition, the J/80 sailboat provides both excitement and challenge that is missing from the experience on other less performance oriented boats. In short, the J/80 is comfortable, easy to sail, and most importantly, FUN!!