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Regatta 39 Jeanneau
Designer: Tony Castro  ·  Builder: Jeanneau  ·  First built: 1982
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About the Regatta 39 Jeanneau

Designed by Tony Castro and launched in 1982, this 39-footer represents Jeanneau's entry into the performance cruising market during the early 1980s boom. The Regatta 39 strikes a compelling balance between spirited sailing performance and practical cruising capabilities, making it well-suited for coastal adventures and weekend racing alike. Castro's design philosophy shines through in the boat's hull form, featuring a fin keel with spade rudder configuration that delivers responsive handling and solid upwind performance. The fractional sloop rig provides excellent sail handling characteristics, while the generous sail area of 647 square feet ensures good light-air performance. With a displacement of 10,600 pounds and a beam of 12.58 feet, the boat offers stability without sacrificing speed potential. The Regatta 39's moderate comfort ratio of 17.01 suggests it leans toward the performance end of the spectrum while maintaining reasonable accommodations for extended cruising. Its capsize screening formula of 2.29 indicates good offshore capability, though it's primarily at home in coastal waters where its blend of speed and comfort truly excels. Jeanneau's fiberglass construction ensures durability, while the design's proven track record over four decades speaks to its enduring appeal among sailors seeking both performance and practicality.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 39.17 ft / 11.94 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.42 ft / 9.27 m
Beam 12.58 ft / 3.83 m
Max Draft 6.30 ft / 1.92 m
Displacement 10,600.00 lb / 4,808 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 647.00 ft² / 60.11 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Tony Castro
Builder Jeanneau
First Built 1982
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 21.53
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 168.1
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 17.01
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.29
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.39 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 3.68
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,367.37 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 21.54
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 41.20 ft / 12.56 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.00 ft / 3.96 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 46.00 ft / 14.02 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 16.50 ft / 5.03 m
SA Fore 267.80 ft² / 24.88 m²
SA Main 379.50 ft² / 35.26 m²
SA Total (100%) 647.30 ft² / 60.14 m²
Est. Forestay Length 43.20 ft / 13.17 m
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