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2000-2017
REBIRTH OF THE CLASS
2000
The Owners met in England and formed the J Class Association to protect the interests of the Class, present and future. Class Rules were established for the construction of Replica Rebuilds from original plans. Shamrock V came out of a major refit at Pendennis in Falmouth under the supervision of the Dykstra office.
2001
The first J Class Regatta is held in Christchurch Bay on England's south coast over three days, followed by the Jubilee Regatta in Cowes.
2002
Ranger replica was commissioned and construction started at Danish Yacht Shipyard.
2003
Ranger was launched and started her racing programme.
2007
Replicas of Endeavour II (Hanuman) and Ranger (Lionheart) are commissioned.
2008
Replicas of Rainbow and Paine design (JH7) are commissioned.
2009
Hanuman, replica of Endeavor II launched.
2010
Lionheart launched.
2012
Rainbow launched. Cheveyo commissioned from Sparkman Stephens / Spirit Yachts.
2017
Svea launched. Vitters Shipyard.
