For further information about this and to download a copy of the Pilotage Byelaws click this link. In addition the port company has a draft copy of the Pilotage Byelaws which is available for collection from:
The Port of Cork Company, Custom House, Custom House Street, Cork
The port can be contacted by Tel: 021 4273125 and for other genaral information on the port logon to www.portofcork.ie
Easy to handle the J/80 is said to be less intimidating, safer and better suited for sailing offshore than other modern sport boats.
It even has a full-length V-berth and 12-foot-long cockpit.
Thanks to its combination of stability, speed, durability, low maintenance and age-friendly deck layout, the J/80 has proved to be a great club boat around Irish yacht clubs with fleets popular in Dublin on both sides of the Bay at Howth and Dun Laoghaire.
The key to a racing keelboat is that it holds the attention and interest of many types of sailors, young and old. The J80 does it all, with thrilling 15-knot rides under spinnaker or relaxed sunset cruises with mainsail only.
The Irish J/80 Class Association was formed in 2017 to represent owners, sailors, associated clubs and to help develop J/80 racing in Ireland.
Dimensions (Metres/Kg)
LOA 8.00
LWL 6.71
Beam 2.51
Standard Draft 1.49
Standard Ballast 635
Displacement 1,315
Engine outboard
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