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

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/22 World Champion Zeke Horowitz explains how to put his winning formula to work for you this season. If you’re a competitive sailor, you’ve probably read about the value of… Read More

By Reed Baldrige On board communication for racing yachts is a key factor for performance, no matter what type of sailing. However, when the number of crew increases, it becomes… Read More

(Annapolis, MD) February 1st 2018: Allan Terhune, Jr., who first joined North Sails in 2007, returns to the North sales team to provide world class expertise to customers. North’s head… Read More

J/88 Results

2018 Victory
Cedar Point One Design Regatta
Mike Bruno
1, 4
2018 Victory
J Cup
David & Kirsty Apthorp
1, 2, 3
2018 Victory
AYC Spring Series
Elizabeth Barry
First Place
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J/88 CLASS EXPERTS

J/88 Class Experts

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Will Welles

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

Gosport, United Kingdom Manufacturing – Gosport, UK Jeremy.Smart@northsails.com
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Brian Hayes

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

Steelpointe Harbor, Connecticut Jack.Orr@northsails.com
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Charlie Cumbley

Gosport, United Kingdom Manufacturing – Gosport, UK Charlie.Cumbley@northsails.com
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Tim Dawson

Portsmouth, Rhode Island Tim.Dawson@northsails.com

J/88 TUNING GUIDE

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