The J/109 Class Association Forum

I am being told by a few riggers that I should have my rod ends redone since the boat is about 13 years old. I have not heard of any J109s having an issue or losing a rig due to rod failures. What have people experienced or have had done to their rigs and rod.

Rosalita # 73

Both European and US designed stations are allowed per the class rules. Switching from one style to another is permitted. The size, height and weight must be equivalent. Any modifications that are outside of the 2 designs are not permitted.

Rick Hanson

J109 Class Measurer

Mast tracks are allowed in J109 class events. The main sail used in the mast track must comply with class rules and have a registered class sail tag on the sail. The mast rack must be firmly affixed to the mast and mot be modifiable or adjusted during the race.

Rick Hanson
J109 Class Measurer

"The J109 class measurer is proposing that the executive board submit to the class a change to the class rules that will allow the installation of a jib in hauler system. The current rule 4.3.7 “Trimming the lazy windward sheet to barber haul the jib” allows for in hauling by using the lazy sheet ...

I have not seen anything like this on Hull # 73.

The Class Measurer was contacted to determine if two requests were allowed by Class Rules.

1) Is a second clutch allowed for both the main and jib halyards?

Answer: A second rope clutch is acceptable as it was asked and allowed previously by the Class Measurer as a method to prevent halyards under ...