Yachting World  |  August 2017
J CLASS THE PURIST'S AMERICA'S CUP
Inviting the J Class fleet to sail in Bermuda during the America’s Cup finals was one of the smartest decisions made by Russell Coutts and the organisers of the event. The largest J fleet to ever assemble in the eighty eight year history of the class put on a true yachting spectacle, sailing at its finest. The America’s Cup catamarans divide opinion sharply among long-term sailing fans. For all those who love the high speed, high adrenaline format, it appears to repel at least an equal number. Hosting the J Class in Bermuda proved the ultimate foil to the foilers. It was an exhibition of timeless design and sail handling skill that the modern Cup lacked.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Yachting World August 2017.