![The J Way](https://cdn.magzter.com/1387288041/1646836561/articles/623025619a6b1/Cruisers-JBoat-JBoat-territory-Les-Sables-dOlonne-Berret-Racoupeau-BG-Nemesis-Code-0-VMG.jpeg)
Tested by RUPERT HOLMES
Location: Port Ginesta, Catalonia,Spain
Conditions: SSW 5-16 knots and flat water/swell
Model: Two cabin layout with carbon spars and Incidences D4 sails, air conditioning and bathing platform
We’re close-hauled, sailing at 7.5 knots and catching up with a modern 55-footer, but slowly falling into her lee. Winding on a little mainsheet tightens the leech, putting us in a high mode almost 5° closer to the wind, and we climb above and ahead of the bigger boat. It’s classic J/Boat sailing that’s familiar to thousands of sailors, yet this is a comfortable 45ft cruiser with a host of luxuries including air conditioning.
The J/45 has heaps of appeal to anyone who’s sailed a J in the past. Yet, although the company is responsible for numerous cutting edge designs that changed the way we sail, this boat is more conservative in its nature – it’s an evolution rather than a revolution.
Low freeboard, moderate beam and fine ends by today’s standards, plus a single rudder, put it in classic J/Boat territory. This model’s development was also strongly influenced by a desire to produce a boat that’s a joy to sail in light airs, as well as being able to take heavy weather in its stride when necessary.
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![TAKING OWNERSHIP](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5180/1693610/NSDXAU_IJ1715255805200/TAKING-OWNERSHIP.jpg)
TAKING OWNERSHIP
WILL BRUTON ON UPSKILLING ON BOARD
![SPECIAL REPORT](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5180/1693610/eZ1j0bXpe1715255078038/SPECIAL-REPORT.jpg)
SPECIAL REPORT
DAN HOUSTON ON CHANGES TO THE SHIPPING FORECAST
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NAVIGATION BRIEFING
TOM CHENEY ON RACING ACROSS THE CHANNEL
![NEW YACHTS](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5180/1693610/H_s6n2C0u1715254718881/NEW-YACHTS.jpg)
NEW YACHTS
SOME EXCITING, AND VERY DIFFERENT, NEW 40-FOOTERS
![21ST CENTURY TWINS](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5180/1693610/egCvbJutg1715254123069/21ST-CENTURY-TWINS.jpg)
21ST CENTURY TWINS
RM'S DISTINCTIVE NEW FLAGSHIP OFFERS AN ENTICING COMBINATION OF GOOD SAILING QUALITIES, SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION AND TWIN KEELS AS STANDARD
![UNLIKELY HERO](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5180/1693610/r7Qhxh8_j1715252732208/UNLIKELY-HERO.jpg)
UNLIKELY HERO
A CROSS-EUROPE ADVENTURE IN A 10FT DINGHY SEES SANDY MACKINNON NEARLY COME A CROPPER OFF WHITSTABLE’S MUD FLATS
![HER OWN WAY](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5180/1693610/s8RYDPBI-1715252239219/HER-OWN-WAY.jpg)
HER OWN WAY
COLE BRAUER IS THE FIRST AMERICAN WOMAN TO SAIL SOLO NON-STOP AROUND THE WORLD. HELEN FRETTER FINDS OUT HOW SHE’S SHAKING THINGS UP
![THE MIGHTY ESSEQUIBO](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5180/1693610/7RDJ7hEkJ1715251715775/THE-MIGHTY-ESSEQUIBO.jpg)
THE MIGHTY ESSEQUIBO
JAMES AND JAYNE PEARCE DISCOVER THEIRS IS THE ONLY YACHT IN THE COUNTRY CRUISING REMARKABLE GUYANA
![CAPE NORTH](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5180/1693610/8h8aUHEn11715250969453/CAPE-NORTH.jpg)
CAPE NORTH
CRUISING BEYOND THE ARCTIC CIRCLE, JANNEKE KUYSTERS AND WIETZE VAN DER LAAN ENJOY A SURPRISING SUMMER IN NORWAY
![DOWN WINDING](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5180/1693610/3ruPllNLd1715250196315/DOWN-WINDING.jpg)
DOWN WINDING
WHICH DOWNWIND SAILS ARE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU? AND HOW DO YOU TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF SAIL HANDLING ON A TRADEWIND PASSAGE? TOBY HODGES QUIZZED MORE THAN 240 SKIPPERS IN LAST YEAR'S ARC TO FIND OUT