J Class

Hanuman heading to Europe and an exciting future in the hands of a new owner

The renowned J Class yacht Hanuman is in the middle of the Atlantic this week on course for a new home in Europe following her sale to a well known Italian yachtsman

• sailing

Svea and Rainbow set to race at the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille

Two J Class yachts, the Swedish flagged Svea and Rainbow which will debut in the colours of her new owner, will take centre stage at the 30th anniversary of the Superyacht Cup Palma Richard Mille in late June.

• sailing

The J Class expects a resurgence of activity during the 2026 season

After a 2025 season which seems to have been largely dedicated to consolidation, extended, enjoyable cruising and – for some, a little bit of competition – 2026 looks set to see a promising surge of activity for the historic J Class

• sailing

Swedish Svea reign supreme in Barcelona

Svea finished with something of a flourish, triumphing in both of today’s light wind races and the Swedish flagged team are winners of the J Class Barcelona Regatta by a margin of five points.

Rainbow score their first race win but Svea lead J Class Barcelona Regatta into final day

When the too gentle and shifting breeze died away during the second race of the day, Rainbow were denied a probable double victory, but the newest team to J Class racing were nonetheless pleased to have put their first race win on the leaderboard at the J Class Barcelona Regatta today.

• America’s Cup
• sailing
• superyacht
• Yacht Racing