Stable and less physically demanding to sail than other sportboats of its time, the J/80, and the class, continues to deliver to owners and Corinthian teams that appreciate good racing, straight-forward tuning, and easy ownership. With nearly 1,600 of them sailing worldwide, major championships still draw healthy fleets and top-level teams, and in harbors like Annapolis, J/80 class racing is alive and well since being officially established in 1995.