Sailing the fabled 130ft J Class yacht Endeavour | Yachting World

Watch our unique footage of sailing the 1934-built J Class Endeavour. Yachting World's Toby Hodges had the chance to sail her and takes a look around
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[@Lee-70ish]

Still the most beautiful class of yacht ever built .

[@user-un6qq3vj8s]

@@WinWindowS.K.Julian but js1 svea is also a j class

[@scum5]

@@WinWindowS.K.Julian Then you obviously can't read

[@matthewkolodziej]

America’s cup should go back to using the J class

[@pioneer_1148]

Agreed, I certainly wouldn't describe them as "perfect" yachts but they are by far and away the most beautiful yachts I've ever seen.

[@w.martin9992]

85 years old and still takes your breath away, a masterpiece of floating art. If only we could all look like that after 85 years.

[@CockatooDude]

You just wait.

[@touitouine]

CockatooDude b. B

[@cruzanmongoose]

She's had a lot of face lifts, Botox injections, liposuction, tummy tucks.

[@gregarchipow7643]

had a full refit at Yachting Developments, Auckland NZ

[@noididnt7972]

It truly is a work of art. That interior is magnificant.

[@benjaminbrewer2569]

This is the most beautiful yacht I’ve seen. Sure the modern super fast record breaking yachts are stunning, but this is so much more satisfying to look at.

[@3DPDK]

I've been building boats, working on boats, captaining boats and living on boats for nearly 40 years now. Even my dreams of boats aren't anything like this! A beautiful yacht and work of craftsmanship.

[@pigskin1000]

That boat screamed past us coming into Nantucket Harbor between the jetties many years ago in a 20+ kt blow. we were on a 50' Gulfstar making 9 knots with toe rails under water. Great sail from Falmouth MA. She passed us like we were standing still. So close that you could almost touch her boom....maybe 20 feet away. Wish we have iPhones back then to have captured the moment. It was amazing to see and I will never forget it.

[@ahikernamedgq]

Wow

[@noididnt7972]

In 1987 I was sailing a 37' Brown Sea Runner trimaran on Memorial Day in San Francisco Bay. It was a special day, not just for Memorial day, but that's the day they hold the blessing of the fleet for all the yachts, but more importantly it was also the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Golden Gate bridge. If it had sails, it was out that day. California's official tall ship, the Californian, was out that day, dicing with Wander Bird. To quote from Kimble Livingston's book "Sailing the Bay" "The wind, minus gusts' at 30 knots". There are few things on this earth more breath taking than two large sailing yachts under full sail in a bucket full of wind. The trimaran was a quick yacht, but those two grand dams were galloping, and putting on a show. The scow schooner Gas Light made an appearance, as well as Hawaiian Chieftain, a replica of a tall ship. And there had to be at least a hundred and fifty to two hundred smaller sail boats out, along with kayaks , wind surfers, kite sailers, anything and everything that could float. I enjoyed taking out fiends who had never sailed before. At first there is a bit of nervousness. But by the end of the day everybody is striking Captain Morgan poses and clammering to go again. All in all it was one of the best days of sailing I've ever had, and the memory is permanently etched in my mind.

[@sadiqmohamed681]

Sometime in the late 1980's, I was crewing on a friends day cruiser in the Solent. We had gone round the Isle of Wight and were tacking up the west side. In the distance I saw a single master that looked like a classic racing yacht, but could work out what was wrong with the image. As it got closer it got bigger and bigger, and I realised it was huge. They went passed us flat out and heeled right over. The sound was the proverbial "tearing silk"! It turned out it was "Velsheda".

[@jryan1024]

@@noididnt7972 I was out on the Bay that day on my 9'0" slalom sailboard overpowered on a 4.5m2 sail out of Crissy Field. There was a powerfully gusting 30 knot thermal. The speed of my windsurfer enabled me to dart in and around the sailboats and get a good peek. The night culminated with an awesome (but freezing) fireworks show with the finale consisting of a green fireworks "waterfall of sparks" from the eastern GG bridge span into the water. It was great. I used to keep a windsurfing journal. It is a great read 3 decades hence. Just a minor aside...there were no Kiteboards on the Bay in '87. Did you really take out "Fiends", @no ididnt?

[@wcresponder]

Strangely I didn't expect the interior that was shown. Wow! I thought it was purely a racing boat and the interior would be sparse but functional.

[@CyberdyneSystemsSkynet]

She stopped being a racing boat in 2010 which was when they removed most of the racing specific equipment and changed the rigging, although apparently when she raced the america's cup some critics theorized that she actually needed more ballast so I guess the weight probably doesn't hurt.

[@VidarrKerr]

Yes, it was very surprising for me too. It definitely looks beautiful, but I was expecting a more minimalist, or racing type interior with all the added comforts -- just slick and modern/minimalist -- you could even keep the bidet. The quarters look more like something out of a motor boat.

[@studleyevernuts8925]

When you have enough money to build that boat you have enough money to race in whatever style you please. ; )

[@Ehrentraud]

Back then racing boats were not yet minimalistic inside. I once sailed on a racing yacht from the 70s and it was very comfortable inside.

[@user-tq6vd8oq6m]

It was functional when originally built

[@JayjayHarry1]

When I was a kid in the 50's this boat was in a mud berth in the Hamble river, we used to pass it in my dad's yacht and it always fascinated me. So glad to see her back on form!

[@TheKaffeeKlatsch]

My God she's gorgeous.

[@misfitgypsy6669]

There's a model of this boat in the shop I work at. I've been looking and admiring it for 5 years. To see her actually sailing brought a tear to my eye. She's beautiful!

[@christopherread1]

Used to sit and fish from this boat when she was a hulk in the River Medina upriver from Cowes in the mid seventies, wonderful to see her restored.

[@vrrefiner]

Christmas 1991/2 I moored in an empty bay off Nevis.The following morning i was up early,as i went on deck i was greeted by the sight of Endevour moored about 200 metres away to starboard. She had come in during the night very quietly We set off for Antigua that morning and she followed us up some hours later. Wonderful xmas present!

[@vexion637]

Just that mental image makes me want to sell my life away for one trip.

[@adazzarino]

Would that be on Kristina? from Darren

[@Samson518]

Great memory to have.

[@claradahlberg-garde8993]

Wow, I'm literally tearing up, - I'm that moved by the sheer perfection of this boat. What. a. beauty! How I wish I could experience it

[@carsoncambodia]

me too. the reporter was so moved by his experience,

[@godisdead34]

I don't know how to sail. Is this a good starter boat?

[@tacosr]

No

[@godisdead34]

haha excellent point!

[@DutchJoki]

A good starter boat, something really little without a cabin is the best to learn sailing a boat. Try a Laser or 470 class. And wenn you have them under control, try a bit bigger, and so on. No one can sail a yacht at ones.

[@bigkiwial]

Michael W i cant believe he bit!

[@klopherald4509]

Michael W You cant sail a boat like this alone...soo not.

[@shoominati23]

I literally spent so much time at Yacht Clubs and Regattas in my 20's , that I never wanted to see the sight of one again.. But if anything can lure me back for another sniff at sailing, it's one of these..

[@jamieyoung2939]

That is stunning. I might get one.

[@yachtingworld]

I probably should've mentioned the price Jamie… €17.5m

[@jamieyoung2939]

Oh fine. 2 then, in case one breaks.

[@Matt-sb3dj]

What a bargain

[@stanley7598]

Wow I actually though it would be a lot more!

[@tjonessc]

Just think this fantastic boat was stripped to the hull, rotting in the mud in the UK until Elizabeth Meyer saw her and had to build her back up in 1984. What a great project and fantastic courage cause you know virtually everyone must of told her she was nuts.

[@evolution2ride]

I have a scaled down model of this in my office because I have thought it was such a beautiful boat. Watching this video gives me goose bumps on my arms! Thanks for a great video!

[@peterlbaldwin511]

Despite the controversial(?) history of "Endeavour", I remember being enthralled reading the account in an edition of "BOAT INTERNATIONAL" of her restoration at the "Royal Huisman"(?) yard in Holland, by American business woman and yacht enthusiast Elisabeth Meyer. It was wonderfully ironic that it should be an American, who had rescued and restored this magnificent yacht from ignomy, which had for many decades been the closest threat the U.S. had faced to it's long standing hold on "The America's Cup". Apparently from what I remember, below decks at the time, "Endeavour" was little more than a cavernous empty space and it was Ms. Meyer in conjunction with the yard who created the sumptuous yet appropriate 1930's yacht style interior. Salutations to Ms. Meyer for her foresight and dedication in restoring a true classic from yachting history...

[@BatMan-oe2gh]

Pure luxury and pure racer. What a beautiful boat. And I can tell you, going fast on a sailing yacht is just brilliant. You really do get the true sensation of speed flowing around your body and you feel it in your soul.

[@davidprocter3578]

Green with envy.As a twelve year old sculling around the creeks and rivers of the south coast in my home made pram dingy.I would bee line for the wonderful old racing yachts laid up in their mud berths, stroke their flanks feel their latent power and saddened souls. Promising them they would race again one day, well I was right and thank god for all those folk with deep pockets and big dreams who made my promises come true. You have brought joy to my heart and tears to my eyes and it is more than enough to know that my old girls are out their doing their thing, long may they reign.

[@keirnanmurphy1858]

I've had the pleasure of being at the helm whilst its 12 crew made everything run smooth in a constant 15kts and rolling swell from Newport to the vineyard. I remember it being a totally different sensation as the 130 foot length meant you would be spanning from one swell to the next. No chance of pinching up as you rose up on one wave and bearing down as you rode down the other side. A boom so wide you can walk down it so they nicknamed it Park Avenue. The chimney in the mast was a crazy specification too. Ended the day feeling like I was wagging my tail.

[@ichabodon]

Always liked the J class yachts. Such pure lines. And that is the first time I have seen below deck, fantastic to say the least.

[@mjarchambeau]

I have a scale model of Endeavor in my bedroom. Each night before I fall asleep, I study her lines and imagine what it would be like to sail her. You have just given me a glimpse of how wonderful it is. Amazing indeed!

[@tomseadon9965]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL VESSEL! That sums up the way I feel. Not only fast, but such a looker! Loved when that rigging started tweaking! That’s just beautiful music to listen to when she talks like that!

[@stormchaser8472]

Jaw hits the floor! Declares "Now that's a boat!" beautiful just beautiful!

[@johnwayne2103]

It's a stunning boat. I am amazed at the interior space. The video never does the size justice.

[@wadesaleeby2172]

It's hard to fathom all that interior space under that deck! Beautiful!🤗

[@jeremyrainman]

I was actually more blown away by the interior than anything else. Hard to imagine that much styling down below on something that is so clearly a racer.

[@awuma]

Even 12 metres have been refitted for cruising. In any case, these are very heavy boats and the "furniture" doesn't add all that much weight.

[@CyberdyneSystemsSkynet]

That refit was done in 2010 at the request of the owner who used her for cruising. Though she did race in 2012 apparently with different rigging and sails.

[@kVkV-sw5se]

What a beautiful yacht! It takes my breath away.

[@barrygoffe]

Breathtaking! Majestic! There just aren't enough superlatives! Thanks so much for making this video. It's really well done. Just too short. Please, please, please make a 30 minute version of this video. I beg you!!! Thanks again!!!

[@thomaselliott573]

It really is amazing that, given this opportunity, they did not do give the boat more time

[@thomaselliott573]

This is, without doubt, the greatest film you have ever posted on this channel. Inspirational.

[@johntaylor1947]

She is just as exciting to watch as the new foiling boats. Thanks

[@garymcaleer6112]

Superlative beauty and grace. The cabin likewise is exquisite.

[@BuildingSYMistress]

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! CLASS! MAJESTIC! TO THE BEAUTY OF SAIL!

[@tbucknor]

She's absolutely beautiful, Toby! Seems boat/ship builders of the past really knew how to make 'em last! Thanx for sharing.

[@pierorizzolio5653]

Thank you very much for this video my heart is jumping for emotions

[@nickuglow9666]

Beautiful sleek yachts, my Grangdad sailed on her when she broke loose from her tow Endeavour 2 back to the Uk after the Americas cup challenge

[@walhalladome5227]

Most beautiful yacht EVER!!!

[@junito1957]

I LOVE THE J-CLASS SAIL BOATS , THEY ARE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TO LOOK AT AND TO SEE IT SAIL WITH SPEED

[@Halcyonyachts]

Definitely, a dream come true! Fabulous...

[@bigaspaulo]

Truly, one of the most beautiful machines ever made.

[@BohemianBeatster]

Brilliant, pure beauty, groovy to the max.

[@bos6782]

What an amazing yacht, so beautiful

[@TheSailingChannel]

Thanks for this excellent production. Yes, we all wish it was longer and more, we'll we'll savor it.

[@robray111]

Dreams do come true. What a stunning piece of maritime art

[@johnpandolfino8663]

Poetry in motion.......what a beautiful beautiful boat......

[@FSEVENMAN]

What a beautiful yacht thank you so much for taking me along for a ride...

[@SteveKiberd]

To sail on any J would be a dream come true for me!!!!!

[@watchmestress4182]

One of the most beautiful things made by human hands

[@Eagle77XS]

Stunning. One of the greatest masterpieces in the world.

[@daled8221]

Unbelievable yacht! Hard to believe that build & design was done back then and never been outdone.

[@yhird]

What a gorgeous boat!

[@jesuscalerogutierrez118]

Hermosísimo velero. Que majestuoso!!! Precioso ver como surca el mar!!! La tradición náutica inglesa que mantiene sus mas bellos veleros en funcionamiento.

[@pbr2424]

Even if you can't buy this buy a sailboat I just bought a Vanguard 470 and it is all a blast to learn and sail. Sail something......

[@howto8360]

it makes me emotional seeing you get emotional bro im glad for you

[@jamiebush8047]

Saw this boat come in and drop anchor in Bequia shortly after the original Elizabeth Meyer restoration some 30 years ago. Still one of the most amazing things I saw in my life and without doubt the most beautiful sailboat. Bucket list to sail on this boat one day.

[@brianjoyce9742]

Fantastic in so many ways

[@matthiasmarks812]

Thank you for this Video. It is for all the people who have this one Dream. A thale of elegance and been kissed by the ocean. Well,well, well

[@jt5439]

WOW... art, beauty and grace. .... and yes, skill.

[@bestvip5803]

You can definitely take someone's eye out with that thing

[@paultaylor701]

You’re right, that’s why so many seafaring people wear eye patches. Thanks.

[@TesGon]

1930-built J Class Rainbow yacht is what Im bulding right now...its truly amazing to maybe sail something similar one day!

[@Matt-sb3dj]

Toby probably has my dream job

[@jamieyoung2939]

It does look amazing. He is pretty good at it though.

[@Matt-sb3dj]

Jamie Young He is much more talented than that dude on Yachting Monthly

[@ahikernamedgq]

Yeah, he got to not just ride on the Endeavour, he got to pilot it.

[@kingrobbie1793]

The Great Grandfather to the Spirit 111, absolutely beautiful!

[@crustycobs2669]

This is THE most beautiful Yacht, thanks for the video

[@johnappleyard4123]

Most beautiful yacht I saw so far on you tube. Great boat.

[@petyrkowalski9887]

Just an astonishing work of art and beauty.

[@ZoneTelevision]

Dude that was perhaps the most epic video .. boat .. just wow..

[@4housedoc5]

Breath taking!

[@tm502010]

Wet as hell, and a bit too open looking by modern standards on the deck, but that's balanced by the sheer lack of clutter. Lots of space to move. Down below... no words. That may be the most beautiful interior of a sailing yacht I have ever seen. What a magnificent vessel!

[@yerrie1908]

This so much better then any mega motoryacht and as a bonus you are surrounded and meeting nice and normal people with class

[@redharvst8638]

Stunning.

[@brianjoyce9040]

If there truly is a more astonishing sail boat I would be astonished. Oh My! A died and gone to heaven moment at that helm

[@thomaselliott573]

Without doubt this channel's finest ever production.

[@tedfinkenauer42]

The Stern counter makes those boats absolutely beautiful

[@billybungle1757]

Wow. Literally no other way to describe it.

[@fandangofandango2022]

Things of Beauty.

[@Jakfilm]

Breathtaking. Absolutely a dream come true.

[@Jeremy-fy1sz]

That is the visual definition of spectacular

[@davereid-daly2205]

Spectacular !! Fantastic music to match the superb photography......thank you for sharing

[@oceanadex]

Stunning !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-vf1gz3cq9b]

Какая же она классная. Мечта. Еще походить с вами в команде, увидеть океан.

[@RobertJohnson-je6tx]

She truly is an exceptionally beautiful yacht.

[@brunod.4983]

Proud English arrow! inside is so lovely

[@barrysheridan9186]

Beautiful if the word, so elegant.

[@mikael5315]

Excelent yacht! Just for pre-school boys. But I started from Polish frigate "Dar Pomorza". When I was 6 years old boy, I rented the yacht in one stormy Sunday and I sailed across Baltic Sea, to and fro, all day long. Unforgettable solo sailing experience. Just me, the sea and frigate... :)

[@CocoaBeachLiving]

An absolutely beautiful vessel..fantastic

[@bruceferguson6637]

J Boats are the most beautiful craft afloat.

[@jupiterrising2267]

Two items on my bucket list, sail on the Bluenose and the Endeavor.

[@antoniofalivene1079]

One of the best yacht in seamanship history!!!

[@tuijaypya]

Lucky you, oh I miss sailing. I miss waves and wind. I miss the feeling you have at the helm when the boat rise to the wind and sing you the sound of the sea.

[@williambowman8384]

The original J Class yachts are some of the finest in the world, and by far some of the most beautiful boats ever built. It is sad that on both sides of the pond, many of these beauties were scrapped for the war effort. I only hope that all of the examples of technology and advances can be saved from every generation of AC racing, I see some of these boats sitting....falling apart.....I know they were never built to last....but the history should not be lost.

[@roadracer247]

Stunning. Absolutely incredible design.

[@williameadie8550]

No greater Blessing in the yachting world than to sail on Endeavour .

[@TheRoyalBavarian]

Way beyond just awesome.

[@snabelone]

I come back to this clip now and then... Just have to!

[@fandangofandango2022]

I Reckon this is the Sport of Kings.

[@benjaminmatte5225]

That boat is beautiful

[@j_stach]

That boat is flying!

[@bowwave59]

What a beautiful machine

[@stumccreadie9772]

Goosebumps! Love the foresail slot. Respect

[@Andy_M986]

Wow! 1934!!!that would have been an unbelievable sight as it raced past most other vessels at the time, and so beautiful inside.