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Since 1893, 23 J-Class Yachts have been built. Designed around Nathanael Herrshoffs Universal Rule.
17 of those were constructed prior to 1938, a period of time in which the J Boats were the vessels of choice for the
America's Cup. After WWII, the class gave way to the International 12 Meter Rule and most of the boats built prior
became the victims of neglect and were abandoned. With only 3 J Class boats in existence by the 1980's, one Elizabeth Meyer purchased
Endeavor and began restoration. Shamrock V was given a 2nd life soon thereafter, followed by Veshelda.
A new J-Class Association was formed in 2000, and with a rekindled interest, the 1st in a series of replica J-Boats were
produced beginning with 77C Ranger in 2004. 4 Additional J-Class vessels have been launched since, and a 5th has just splashed in Zwartsluis in the Netherlands.
The newest boat belongs to Tom Siebel, the software magnate from Woodside.
Constructed of aluminum with composite rig, Svea is Vitters built, Tore Holm designed 143' day sailor, as it were, joining a fleet of 9, with two more
yachts in the build process. The hope is to have a majority of the fleet together for the America's Cup Superyacht Regatta and America's Cup J Class Regatta
in Bermuda later this summer, followed by the J Class World Championships in Newport Rhode Island in August.
http://www.jclassyachts.com/
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