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  1. J Class Yacht

    Ranger is the first J Class yacht to be built since their heyday in the 1930s, and truly she is a thing of beauty. Home; Ranger History; The New Ranger; J Class Association; Crew Profile; Latest News; Videos; Suppliers; Contact Details; Latest News: Ranger is now in Bermuda preparing for the AC Superyacht Regatta and J Class Regatta ...

  2. Ranger (yacht)

    Ranger was a J-class racing yacht that successfully defended the 1937 America's Cup, defeating the British challenger Endeavour II 4-0 at Newport, Rhode Island. It was the last time J-class yachts would race for the America's Cup. Design.

  3. J Class (yacht)

    J Class yachts Velsheda, Topaz and Svea downwind legs. The J Class is one of several classes deriving from the Universal Rule for racing boats. The rule was established in 1903 and rates double-masted racers (classes A through H) and single-masted racers (classes I through S). From 1914 to 1937, the rule was used to determine eligibility for ...

  4. A pocket guide to the J Class yachts

    J Class yacht Ranger sailplan. LOA: 41.63m/136ft 7in · LWL: 28.80m/94ft 6in · Beam: 6.41m/21ft 0in · Disp: 203 tonnes ... A modern J Class yacht's lines can only be taken from the original ...

  5. Ranger, J5

    Ranger, J5. As the first of the modern 'replica' boats to be built, Ranger was very much the catalyst for the new generation of J Class yachts. A passionate American owner fell in love with the J Class after racing the chartered Endeavour in Antigua in 1997, and the next year, after reaching an agreement with the newly formed J Class ...

  6. History

    America's Harold Vanderbilt had the answer, and Ranger was born. The world's press was enthralled with the battle of the leviathans — the biggest J-Class yachts to be built, each taking the waterline length to its maximum of 87 feet. Ranger was launched on May 11, 1937, and went on to prove that she was the fastest of all the American ...

  7. Ranger J5

    RANGER J5. Designed by Starling Burgess and Olin Stephens. Re-worked by Studio Scanu, Reichel-Pugh, and Fred Elliott. Build: Danish Yacht Boatyard in 2002/3. Identifying features: White hull ...

  8. J Class: the enduring appeal of the world's most majestic yachts

    Only ten J Class yachts were built before the Second World War stopped the movement in its tracks, but in the last 20 years they've made a comeback. ... Ranger, dubbed 'the Super J'.

  9. The ultimate J Class yachtspotter's guide

    Ranger is a 41.55 metre replica of the J Class yacht of the same name, which was built for the 1937 America's Cup by a syndicate led by railroad heir Harold Vanderbilt. Starling Burgess and Olin Stephens had been asked to produce eight sets of lines and the one selected as most suitable for the conditions expected off Newport, Rhode Island — design number 77C — was one of Burgess ...

  10. Yachts

    Yachts. In total nine J Class yachts are currently active, including three original surviving Js - Velsheda, Shamrock and Endeavour - and six replicas that have been built since 2003; Ranger, Rainbow, Hanuman, Lionheart, Topaz and Svea.

  11. J Class yacht: Ranger

    J Class yacht: Ranger. 15 January 2015. Ranger is the first J Class yacht to be built since their heyday in the 1930s, and truly she is a thing of beauty. When John Williams, an American property tycoon, chartered the J Class yacht Endeavour in 1999 he saw the transom of Ranger displayed in the saloon, and that set him on the path to rebuild her.

  12. 5 reasons to buy J Class Ranger

    41.7 metre J Class sailing yacht Ranger is a truly special yacht - not just because of her classic beauty, but because she is the first J Class yacht to be built since their 1930s heyday. Ranger was delivered in 2004 by Denmark-based Danish Yachts, and - unlike most other J Class yachts - she is built out of steel, and handicapped appropriately within the fleet.

  13. J5

    RANGER HISTORY Harold Vanderbilt's RANGER was born from the challenge made by Sir T.O.M. Sopwith (ENDEAVOUR) in 1935 . During the 1935 season racing at regatta's along the UK's South Coast, Sopwith announced that he would build a new ENDEAVOUR II to challenge for the America's Cup. ... Secondly, the J Class Yachts suffered so badly from ...

  14. Vitters completes refit of J Class Ranger

    As all J Class yachts, Ranger has a long and fascinating history. The origins of Ranger go back to 1937. Upon receiving the challenge for the America's Cup. The New York Yacht Club set about organizing a defense. The obvious candidate to assemble a syndicate and campaign a new boat was Harold S. Vanderbilt, the skipper of Enterprise and Rainbow.

  15. The New Ranger

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  16. J Class Yacht

    The J5 Ranger is one of the J Class racing yachts. LATEST NEWS ...

  17. USS Ranger Deserved Better: A Look at Its Illustrious Aircraft ...

    Summary and Key Points: The USS Ranger (CV-61), a Forrestal-class aircraft carrier, had an impressive service history from 1957 to 1993. ... This Forrestall-class boat had an incredible lifespan ...

  18. Return of the J Class yachts

    J Class Ranger returns. As the slowest rated boat but with just a few days of crew practice, Ranger was able to hang on close enough in the brisk Caribbean tradewinds and lumpy seas to win overall ...

  19. The Unique Burial of a Child of Early Scythian Time at the Cemetery of

    Burial 5 was the most unique, it was found in a coffin made of a larch trunk, with a tightly closed lid. Due to the preservative properties of larch and lack of air access, the coffin contained a well-preserved mummy of a child with an accompanying set of grave goods. The interred individual retained the skin on his face and had a leather ...

  20. J-Class Sailing Superyacht Ranger Completes ...

    17 December 2019 • Written by Miranda Blazeby. Dutch yard Vitters has relaunched the 41.55-metre J-Class sailing yacht Ranger following an extensive refit. The sailing superyacht, which is also known as J-5, has been restored to "top class condition", the yard said, and is set to demonstrate improved performance on the racing circuit.

  21. Elektrostal, Moscow Oblast, Russia

    Elektrostal Geography. Geographic Information regarding City of Elektrostal. Elektrostal Geographical coordinates. Latitude: 55.8, Longitude: 38.45. 55° 48′ 0″ North, 38° 27′ 0″ East. Elektrostal Area. 4,951 hectares. 49.51 km² (19.12 sq mi) Elektrostal Altitude.

  22. Past Cities

    The political environment during this time heavily influenced the development of Elektrostal, as the centralized Soviet government prioritized industrial production and the advancement of the working class. Throughout the 20th century, Elektrostal continued to expand and evolve.

  23. Why the J Class yachts are more popular than ever

    The launch of the latest J Class yacht Svea this January takes the current fleet up to nine. That's a collective weight of around 1,600 tonnes, with a sail area over 8,360m2 (90,000ft2). Stack ...

  24. Visit Elektrostal: 2024 Travel Guide for Elektrostal, Moscow ...

    Cities near Elektrostal. Places of interest. Pavlovskiy Posad Noginsk. Travel guide resource for your visit to Elektrostal. Discover the best of Elektrostal so you can plan your trip right.