2011 J Boats J/111

Step aboard and you’ll feel why this J/111 has such a strong pedigree. The cockpit is laid out for serious crew work, with primary and secondary winches exactly where your trimmers want them and clean, low-friction leads that make maneuvers feel effortless. Down below, the simple, weight-conscious interior still offers room to regroup between races, with proper sea berths and functional storage for sails and gear. The tall, efficient rig and powerful sprit make it easy to shift gears from tight upwind modes to full-send downwind legs. This is a boat that rewards a well-drilled team, yet remains light enough on the helm to be genuinely fun in a short-handed evening series.

The J/111 shines in waters where you see everything from light-air evenings to full-pressure frontal passages in the same season. Its high sail area-to-displacement ratio keeps you moving when the breeze goes soft, while the deep keel and balanced helm give confidence when the breeze is up and the chop builds. The deck layout makes it practical to race with a committed local crew or sail shorthanded on longer coastal legs. With a hull that planes readily yet tracks well when pressed, this design is perfectly suited to local regattas, distance races, and spirited daysailing in the varied conditions typical of the area.