The J/30 is a racer/cruiser sailing Keelboat developed to provide more comfort for coastal cruising while maintaining a high level of sailing performance to make for a competitive racer. Although the majority of boats are located on the United States east coast, there are fleets across the country and J/30's can be found around the world. Built to be competitive around the buoys, there are active fleets from the gulf coast to the north east which hold regular One-Design racing, culminating in a North American Championship held in the fall of every year.