The Fastest J/88 One Design Sails in The World

Your J/88 gives you exceptional stability and performance. Whether you’re racing shorthanded, under handicap, or one design, take your boat to the max by outfitting it with 3Di North Sails. With multiple cuts to choose from, you’ll find the ideal jib and spinnaker for the conditions. Combine those with your trusted North 3Di mainsail, and feel the performance of your J/88.

J/88 SAILS

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J/88 NEWS

North is a unique sailmaker, built on a champion spirit. We make history by looking ahead and that’s what sets us apart from other sailmakers. We’re proud to introduce Loft… Read More

When I was about ten years old I starting racing sailboats on Cape Cod and the sound of the wind whistling overnight through the pine trees outside my bedroom would… Read More

The Cedar Point One Design Regatta kicks off the sailing season in Connecticut. After a long winter, fifty teams competing in five different classes were avid to get on the… Read More

All sailboats have a different feel when you steer them. Some have a naturally heavy windward helm, and some have very neutral or sometimes even leeward helm. All things being… Read More

In a dominant display of success, North Sails clients filled the scoreboard at the 2019 Sperry Charleston Race Week. Highlights from the weekend include a podium sweep for those using… Read More

J/22 World Champion and North Sails Expert Zeke Horowitz explains how you can maximize your chances to gain through smart boat positioning on the racecourse. Sailboat racing is all about… Read More

J/88 Results

2019 Victory
J-Cup
David and Kirsty Apthorp
1, 2, 3
2019 Victory
American YC Spring Series
Mike Bruno
1, 2, 3, 4
2019 Victory
Charleston Race Week
Mike Bruno
First Place
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J/88 CLASS EXPERTS

J/88 Class Experts

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Will Welles

Portsmouth, Rhode Island Newport Shipyard will.welles@northsails.com
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Jeremy Smart

Gosport, United Kingdom Manufacturing – Gosport, UK Jeremy.Smart@northsails.com
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Charlie Cumbley

Gosport, United Kingdom Manufacturing – Gosport, UK Charlie.Cumbley@northsails.com
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Jack Orr

Steelpointe Harbor, Connecticut Jack.Orr@northsails.com
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Brian Hayes

Steelpointe Harbor, Connecticut Brian.Hayes@northsails.com
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Tim Dawson

Portsmouth, Rhode Island Newport Shipyard Tim.Dawson@northsails.com

J/88 TUNING GUIDE

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