Stable and less physically demanding to sail than other sportboats of its time, the J80, 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, J80 class racing is alive and well since being officially established in 1995.