Looking for a New Boat for Next Season?

9th November 2023

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Valentina, a J112E debuting at the J Cup UK 2023 Credit: Paul Wyeth

There are delivery slots available for current models in the J Boats range, including the J/112E, J/99 and the new J/45; you could be cruising or racing in time for next season.

The J/112E is a highly versatile and sporty cruising boat that is becoming more popular in the performance cruiser market. The J/112E “ValenTina” hit the water in June 2023 and has had a good first season in Irish waters.

The efficient set up and design of the J/112E provides ample sail power in light winds and easy down-shift options when the wind builds, making for fun and fast sailing whether cruising or racing. This J model is meant to offer a new alternative to the classic J Boats J/109. Delivery slots are currently still available for the end of May 2024.

Valentia, the J112E competing at the J Cup Ireland 2023

J/99

The J99 Snapshot competing at Cork Week 2022 Photo: Bob Bateman

The J/99 is a modern development on the proven J Boats design DNA. Designed with the versatility to succeed in crewed racing, doublehanded, offshore races, inshore racing or fun family cruising.

With an easy-to-use sailplan, ergonomic cockpit layout, and spacious cockpit seating combined with simple but comfortable accommodation.

You could be racing a J/99 for next season, with delivery slots available for April 2024. The J/99 class is growing in the UK, and the J/99 ‘Snapshot’ has undoubtedly set the standards in Irish waters.

Delivery is available for May if purchased now.

J/45

The J/45 is the new performance cruiser in the J Boats range. It can be sailed solo, cruised by 2-3 people or room for the whole crew to race.

The J/45 was awarded Cruising World’s “Best Performance Cruiser” for 2023. Delivery time for the J/45 is currently end of July 2024.

The J/45 is the new performance cruiser in the J Boats range

J/Cup Ireland

After the inaugural regatta in Summer 2023, the J Cup Ireland 2024 dates have been announced. It will again occur at the Royal Irish Yacht Club in Dun Laoghaire on 7th and 8th September. All the more reason to join the competitive J Community.

If you are interested in any of the current models in the J Boats range, then enquire with Key Yachting’s Irish agent, Mark Mansfield for more information. Delivery slots for next season will get longer over the coming weeks.

For further information on these models or indeed any models in the J Boats, Grand Soleil, Nautitech Catamaran and Tofinou ranges

Contact Mark Mansfield at [email protected] or call on: 00 353 87 250 6838.

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Mark Mansfield

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Four-time Olympian Mark Mansfield is a Professional Sailor. He is Irish Agent for Key Yachting Ltd, the sole U.K. and Irish agent for J Boats, Grand Soleil, Nautitech Catamarans and the Tofinou range of boats. More on Mark here

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