By: Stu Johnstone What a fun episode! This week we chat with Ron Rosenberg about learning to sail with family and friends, and his lifetime of coaching sailing. Ron has won five world titles, two 5.5 Meter Class Gold Cups, one European championship, and more than 50 national titles, and has competed in Olympic trials, […]
While other brands may sell more boats, the Johnstones have won the performance-oriented segment of the market. J Boats perform well on the race course but which are comfortable and easy enough for the family to daysail and cruise. It is with knowledgeable, experienced sailors that the Johnstones have done best. Listen more here:
By: Theo StockerFebruary 13, 2025 The J/40 is the latest cruiser from J-Boats. Not designed around any particular racing rules, she’s a pure performance cruiser When I tested the J/45, it was one of the most enjoyable boats to sail that I’ve had the pleasure of testing in recent years. So they may not be the […]
We’re thrilled to unveil the all-new J/36, a stunning evolution of the award-winning J/112E, designed to redefine offshore performance cruising and racing. This modern 36-footer combines the legendary sailing performance of J/Boats with enhanced cruising comfort, making it perfect for today’s sailing families. The J/36 builds upon the J/112E’s proven design, which has captured hearts—and […]
December 18, 2024 J/Boats is pleased to announce its newest dealer, J/Boats Midwest. Andy Camarda will take the reigns from the former Midwest dealer, Rich Stearns, and will continue to serve Chicago and the surrounding area. We would like to extend a big thanks to Rich of Stearns Boating for his 2 decades of work. Even […]
Hi, my name is Andy Camarda, and I am the founder of J Boats Midwest and 180sails.com.
I started sailing before I could walk 30 years ago, and have been working for major sailmaking brands in the industry for over 8 years.
I have been a part of a team that has won every major event in Chicago including the Chicago to Mackinac, the Verve, and the NOOD.
