POST WAR 12-METRES

The Second World War marked the end of the J-Class, and when Cup racing began again in 1958, more modest boats were used. The 12-Metre era of the America's Cup was born and the Americans would successfully defend the Cup eight more times over a 25-year period after racing resumed. Sadly, in 1939, all but three of the ten J's built were broken up and used as scrap metal for the war effort. The three surviving J-Class yachts, all of which competed in the America's Cup in the '30's, have been restored and still sail, with the Class always being present at the Cup today.