Rent a boat to watch the J Class in Barcelona

J Class Yachts World Championships

6 hour experience

Special location in the regatta field

As a member of the America's Cup Superyacht Programme, Vela will receive a flag that grants access to a premium position within the regatta field.

Beauty at sea

Considered the most beautiful yachts ever built, the story of the J Class features a combination of restored vintage yachts and newly constructed yachts that adhere to the original hull designs from the 1930s.

Lunch & drinks

A delicious Italian sandwich, snacks and drinks included.

TV/Radio

TV & Radio will be on to follow the official race broadcast.

The iconic J Class boats, which played a pivotal role in the America's Cup history, are set to make a comeback in Barcelona for their World Championship in October 2024. This historic event, part of the 37th edition of the America's Cup, will feature these legendary yachts racing against the stunning backdrop of Barcelona's waterfront. Join us for an unforgettable experience and rent a boat to watch the J Class in Barcelona.

What you’ll do

Enjoy on Vela's J Class Fan Experience, the best way to fully engage with the World Championships in Barcelona. On board one of our vessels, you'll enjoy front-row views of the breathtaking yachts sailing and competing along the coast of Barcelona. Whether you prefer witnessing the official practice sessions or the exhilarating World Championship races, we ensure you're as close as possible to the action, guaranteeing an exciting day at sea.

The J Class World Championship Events Calendar

This are the confirmed events that will be held in Barcelona:

October 3rd and 4th: Practice Regatta

Warm-up sessions for the J Class fleet to prepare for the upcoming World Championships.‍

October 7th to 11th: J Class World Championships

The main event featuring the prestigious J Class yachts competing for the World Championships title.

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What's included in Vela's J Class experience?

No extra fees—pay now and you're all set.

The essentials

A clean & fully equipped sailboat, a young & local professional captain, and fuel.

Lunch, drinks & snacks

A couple drinks per person (cava, wine, beer, soft drinks) and light snacks (chips, olives, salt cookies).

Radio

TV or Radio to follow the official race broadcast.

Things to know

Booking procedure

Register using the form you will find on this page. Afterwards, we will send you an email with all the information.
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A 40% payment will be required to secure your spots.

We will send you an email to collect the remaining 60% one month before the experience.

Cancellation Policy

Both payments are non refundable.

Weather

If we are unable to sail due to adverse weather conditions, we will reschedule the experience to a reserve date. If rescheduling is not possible, a full refund will be provided.

If sailing is possible but the AC37 organization cancels the regattas last minute due to lack of wind, we will still proceed with the sailing experience and have the scheduled lunch at sea. We will then offer a reserve date with a 50% discount on the total price. If attending the reserve date is not possible, we will refund 50% of the amount already paid.

Where we'll meet

Port Marina Vela, La Barceloneta, Barcelona