1929 Camper & Nicholsons J Class

The Candida is a 1929 J Class yacht built by Camper & Nicholsons, measuring 118 feet 6 inches in length with a 20-foot beam. She was designed by Charles E. Nicholson and features a wooden hull with steel reinforcement and teak superstructure. Powered by a single CAT diesel engine producing 322 horsepower, she reaches a maximum speed of 11 knots and maintains a cruising speed of 10 knots.

Below deck, the yacht offers seven cabins and three heads, providing comfortable accommodation for owners and guests. The interior layout reflects the refined standards of classic J Class design, with spaces arranged to serve both the original competitive racing purpose and modern cruising requirements.

The Candida has undergone comprehensive restoration work, with all materials and methods selected to meet the highest standards of traditional yacht construction and maintenance. Her continued presence in the sailing community represents the preservation of an important chapter in competitive sailing history, as few J Class yachts of this era remain intact today.