Racing aboard the J Class Shamrock V in the biggest J Class fleet ever | Yachting World

Toby Hodges was aboard Shamrock V, the oldest existing J Class, as seven J Class yachts raced for the first time ever. See the action from onboard the J Class Shamrock V in Bermuda as seven Js are expertly guided around the course by around 30 crew members each. Shamrock V is smaller and lighter than the modern J fleet so can only compete on handicap
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[@alt1579]

No addittional music, no narration, this was perfect.

[@VraelFreorhe]

Most beautiful and timeless perfection yacht ever made

[@jasonp.1195]

I've only seen these kinds of 'J ' yachts as old photos, drawings, and decorative shelf sculptures. It has never been my pleasure to see and feel the glory of this extremely rarified world of classic J Class style yacht racing.Truly this is so far from my world that it is otherworldly, but I thank you for this gorgeous glimpse into the beauty and teamwork involved - especially given the backdrop of the Shamrock V's overpowering classic beauty. Thankyou.

[@thomaselliott573]

Classic racing, not just in a superficial, rhetorical way but in the way these boats handle in the film. It says a lot about how they feel.

[@Sugarsail1]

yeah, slow and ponderous

[@thomaselliott573]

@@Sugarsail1 do you put sugar up your transom? Hahahahaha

[@williammahaffy4642]

1990 J-Class on Tour
Shamrock V/ Endeavour
The main halyard winch on JK3 was the ONLY one with an electric assist for the last few meters.
Everything else was pure horsepower. Standing grinders in the mid and aft decks.
THAT was real deal.
Glad I was part of it....

[@walhalladome5227]

Oh how beautiful yachts!!!

[@ShamrockFive]

J5 (Ranger) , J8 (Topaz), J-H1 (Lionheart), J-K3 (Shamrock V), J-K6 (Hanuman), J-K7 (Velsheda), J-S1 (Svea), very, very , nice. A pitty that J-K4 (Endeavour) wasn't there the eternal rival of Shamrock V. The longest of them all J-S1 (Svea) with 43,6 meters.

[@gregtimm5295]

When words just don't do it justice......say nothing at all. Awesome!!!

[@richardmurray5941]

Greg Timm why do I get the feeling I’m in last place?

[@djweetos]

Floating art!

[@oceanadex]

Amazing footage,Conagrats to all!

[@johnweatherhogg487]

Wonderful!!

[@leftybass5860]

What a blast.

[@duncanandrews1940]

Beautiful.....................

[@cyclingwithkiwi3956]

awsome they are lovely sailboats

[@grancito2]

They are racing yachts, I had sail boats in a pond, pieces of wood and rag.

[@maddocmucmaddocmuc5341]

Had everything to make a phantastic movie: No Music and do dumb talk

[@awuma]

3:00 You cut out the spinnaker hoist! Still, the gybe is nicely shown, and the takedown.

[@martincole188]

They are beautiful vessels indeed and wonderful to see them being raced as originally intended, but those black carbon sails should not be seen on yachts of this vintage.

[@raulcaballero9471]

Great video, thanks!!!I'd love to have the oportunity to sail at least once with a J class, but unfortunately I would not be able to help in a race.

[@billbogg3857]

Well certainly not with the electric winches which they seem to allow. In the 1930s when the sails had to be adjusted with muscle power I should think the more the merrier. I am not sure they should have gone down this route...

[@lejaune41]

Magnifique

[@joshskalicky779]

looks like a good starter boat

[@Tb0n3]

Yeah. After this they need to get into a J S1 like Svea. Only 180 tons and 173ft mast. Not that big.

[@gregscarfe6622]

Zsailong heaven!

[@caicaraskiki]

Didn't realize you were smaller than the rest and that you were going for the handicap win. Thought they had you at the starting line and that you couldn't make it up. So with the handicap, how did you finish?

[@strangemobius]

Wonder what the combined value of all these adds up to.... I cant think of a number high enough

[@Valeriolopes1967]

Great!

[@rumanda36]

So I just watched a vid about one of the coolest, slick riding, deck hand soaking yachts one could imagine, and now you’re telling me there’s a “fleet”?!?! Is anyone really trying to win? Be honest now...

[@larryj9091]

If there are two sailboat... there is ALWAYS a race.... and you always want to win.

[@carolelerman9686]

hy are all the sails dark? Is this some type of new material?

[@khaderach19]

carole lerman they are "naked" 3DM carbon sails. They are apparently lighter that the while ones used previously.

[@carolelerman9686]

Thanks, it;s been a while since I've been on the ocean.

[@dstuart2918]

I crewed a few times on a tiny Thistle for some races--it was my BF boat. I just wanted to relax on a Saturday, but he was competitive (what we do for love.) It made me respect these serious guys. I guess they train for YEARS and YEARS to get a coveted spot on these J boats. Check out "Yachting World's" video of "Endeavor"--I dare you not to cry--she's so pretty. Thanks YW! th-cam.com/video/tgCMsSqfR1A/w-d-xo.html

[@davidwilson2394]

Got a question. Is that the Original shamrock. Looks Modified.

[@yachtingworld]

Yes it's the original

[@FranFerioli]

Amazing, but this is out of budget even for my future lottery jackpot.

[@observer7418]

How can I do this?

[@kathrynturner9161]

Learn to sail 😊

[@signjoey]

Anyone...why the black sales?

[@ala6008]

Secretly long to be pirates. ;) Carbon fiber black.

[@matsjonsson153]

Cool eller?