J/Boats Fall Sailboat Show Schedule Features J/7, J/40, J/9, J/36 and J/99
(Newport, RI)- The fall sailboat show season is just around the corner, with major events taking place in Europe and the USA. Now that summer’s over, and the kids are back to school, it’s time to start dreaming about your new boat for next year! Now’s the time to plan and browse the latest J/models at the shows. Here’s the schedule of the major shows:
September 17- 20- Newport Boat Show- Newport, Rhode Island
On display: J/7, J/9, J/36, and J/40
Newport International Boat Show information (https://www.newportboatshow.com)
September 18-27, 2026- Southampton Boat Show- Southampton, England
On display: J/40 UK debut
Southampton International Boat Show (https://www.southamptonboatshow.com)
September 22- 27- Grand Pavois Boat Show- La Rochelle, France
On display- NEW J/7 debut, J/99, J/36, and J/40
Grand Pavois Boat Show information (https://grand-pavois.com)
October 15- 18- Annapolis Sailboat Show- Annapolis, Maryland
On display- J/7, J/9, and J/40
Annapolis Sailboat Show information (https://www.annapolisboatshows.com/sailboat-show/)
Here are links for each J/Boat model that will be on display:
J/7- https://jboats.com/boats/j7
J/9- https://jboats.com/j9
J/99- https://jboats.com/j-99-new
J/36- https://jboats.com/boats/j36-2025
J/40- https://jboats.com/j40
J/7 – The Daysailer Revolution
The J/7 is revolutionary because it addresses every factor limiting sailboat use today. At a time when new boat sales are reeling from the demise of affordability—and facing direct competition from old sailboats that are cheap to free—here is a fresh, efficient, and enjoyable lifestyle vessel with a relatively affordable base price of right around $55 grand. That was the opinion of legendary yacht designer in Maine- Art Paine, writing for Maine Boats & Harbors.
Be sure to explore the new J/7 daysailer at the Grand Pavois in La Rochelle, France; it’s the European introduction of this extremely popular little daysailer!
Read more about Art Paine’s impressions of sailing this comfortable, fast, easy-to-handle little daysailer:
J7_Review_MaineBoatsHarbors.pdf
J/40 United Kingdom Premiere- Performance Without Compromise
The new J/40 is an offshore-capable performance cruising yacht designed to deliver exhilarating speed, exceptional handling, and impressive comfort both at sea and in port (interior above). Developed by the team behind the award-winning J/112E, J/122, and J/45, the J/40 brings together performance, versatility, and cruising capability in an exciting 40-foot package.
At the heart of the J/40 is a spacious, thoughtfully designed cockpit that works equally well for sailing and entertaining. Twin wheels provide excellent cockpit access, while 360-degree visibility from the helm improves awareness when sailing and maneuvering.
Comfortable backrests, wide coamings, and an ergonomic layout create a secure, sociable space for cruising while allowing the crew to move efficiently during racing and performance sailing.
With a lightweight displacement and refined hull design, the J/40 is designed for sailors who want genuine performance without sacrificing comfort or practicality. Whether competing on the race course, enjoying fast coastal passages, or heading offshore, the J/40 delivers the versatility and rewarding sailing experience that define J/Boats.
Learn more about the J/40 performance cruiser here:
J/40- https://jboats.com/j40