There can be no argument that the J/122 is at the very top of the 40’ class of true racer cruisers, with a very competitive IRC rating of 1.083. Her impressive race record culminated in winning the RORC IRC National Championship in 2019 and again in 2021.
“Wild Joe” is a real one of a kind machine. Originally built as “Wild Oats IX”, with full carbon/nomex construction from the Reichel Pugh drawing board, the boat immediately jumped to success in the early years.