Japec JAKOPIN

Japec Jakopin worked as a research cardiologist between 1976 and 1984 in the team of Professor Matija Horvat at the University of Ljubljana Medical school, publishing (or co-authoring) 65 works in the field of cardiac rhythm disturbances. In 1983 he founded with his brother a yacht design studio J&J Design where he is still active today. J&J Design provides design and engineering for the production of power and sailing yachts. In 320 projects for 60 boatbuilders from 28 countries, the design studio has helped create some 60,000 sailing and power yachts making J&J Design a world-leading production yacht design office. The main characteristics of J&J’s work are blending national boating cultures and designs into globally best-selling yachts, the introduction of high-tech into boatbuilding (Shipman Carbon Yachts), and the application of sustainable and environmentally friendly technologies in boating (Greenline Hybrid yachts). The work of Jakopin involves the creation of new yacht design concepts.

Hybrid yacht Greenline 33, created by Jakopin in 2008, blended photovoltaic technology, Lithium batteries, and diesel-electric propulsion with new hull design. Five hundred fifty of the world’s first production hybrid yacht sail without noise, vibrations, and zero emissions in 30 countries worldwide.

1951 born in Brezice, Slovenia

1974 Degree in medicine, University of Ljubljana

1977 Master’s degree in medicine (cardiology), University of Ljubljana

1980 PhD degree in medicine, University of Ljubljana

1983 Founded J&J Design studio with his brother Jernej

Izbrana dela | Important Works

2008 Superdisplacement hull design patent; 2018 S.A.F.E. Platform patentlist of designs at www.jnj.design.

Izbrane nagrade | Selected Awards

1971, 1972, 1973 Best student research work award, University of Ljubljana

1995 Businessman of the year

112 awards “Boat of the Year” or design awards in 18 countries