Beautiful, responsive, comfortable & fast
The 40′ performance cruising & racing standard
J/122 is a versatile 40 foot performance sailboat with comfortable live-aboard accommodations, a refined deck layout, low VCG keel with a moderate 7.2′ draft. The hull & deck are built using superior infusion molding technology to maximize durability and long term value.
An IRC-friendly cruiser/racer, J/122 offers a completely furnished interior, a simple to manage balanced sail plan, head turning sailing performance and great looks– perhaps the ultimate 40′ day sailing, weekending, racing and cruising sailboat?
Here’s proof. Since their introduction, J/122s have quickly set the performance standard for dual-purpose 40 foot racer-cruiser sailing yachts both inshore and offshore. Racing against the latest 40′ competition, J/122 continues its ability to win in all conditions around the world- Fastnet Race (UK), Island Double (UK), RORC Championship (UK/ FRA), OSTAR Race, Bermuda Race (US), Rolex Big Boat Series (US),
Sydney IRC Offshore Championship (AUS), Annapolis-Newport (US), Chicago-Mac (US), Chicago-Mac Double (US), Port Huron-Mac (US), Spi Ouest (FRA), Rolex Middle Sea Race (Malta), Ft. Lauderdale-Key West (US), Rolex US IRC Championship (US), Stamford-Vineyard Race (US), Block Island Race (US), Rolex International Regatta (USVI), St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, Antigua Race Week, just to name a few. No other 40 footer has equaled its unique ability to win in light air, flat water to heavy air and enormous seas on any point of sail. Proof is in J/122’s winning record with a wide variety of sailors, from fully-crewed to double-handed.
Read more about J/122’s ability to sail, race, or cruise anywhere in the world in the J/122 News section- perhaps the ultimate combination of endearing sailing performance and comfort for a sailboat of her size– as easy-to-handle by a couple as it is for a full crew to race around the buoys.