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Apr 06 2010

Snakes and Ladders for Warsash Spring Series Race 3

By admin in Regattas
April 6, 2010

The forecast for the third Sunday of racing at the Warsash Spring Series, at the middle of the previous week showed heavy rain and strong winds and there were some who hoped that the challenge of the clocks going back may not have to be faced. However, Sunday provided an excellent day of sailing, with …

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Apr 05 2010

109 Class Flag to be Flown for Naval Academy Sailing Squadron Regatta

By admin in Chesapeake Bay, Class Business, Regattas
April 5, 2010

Two weeks ago NASS RC Chairman Bill Museler asked if I could provide him with the J/109 Class Flag for the Naval Academy Sailing Squadron Regatta on Sunday, April 25. I asked Rick Lyall, and it turned out that we did not yet have a class flag designed. Rick acted quickly – Bill Museler now …

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Apr 01 2010

Revised ISAF Sailor Classification Code Takes Effect April 1

By admin in Class Business
April 1, 2010

Fellow J109 Officers, Fleet Captains and Class Members, As you may be aware ISAF changed its categorization of sailors this year to eliminate the Category 2 designation. As such, sailors are now considered to be Category 1 (amateur) or Category 3 (professional). This doesn’t affect our class rules as we only had limitations on the …

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Mar 10 2010

IRC Rule Seminar April 8th

By admin in Class Business
March 10, 2010

Larchmont YC is hosting a seminar on the IRC Rule featuring Eric Battinger of US Sailing on April 8th at 7:30pm. The J109 is very competitive under the IRC Rule and this is a terrific opportunity to learn how to optimize our boats under the rule. Space is limited! If you are interested in attending …

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Mar 01 2010

East Coast Schedule update

By admin in Class Business
March 1, 2010

Fellow J109 owners and Friends, The key one design events for the 2010 season are now updated on the calendar. Please take a look at your schedule and let me know which events you plan to attend. We need a critical mass of competitors to keep 109 racing strong in the northeast, so please do …

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Jan 15 2010

Bill Sweetser Has a Challenge for You

By admin in Boats & Owners, Class Business, Regattas
January 15, 2010

“The RUSH team will proudly display the prestigious East Coast Regatta Series trophy at the Annapolis Yacht Club until someone takes it away.” HOW DO I WIN IT? Compete in this year’s J/109 Mid-Atlantic Championships at the Annapolis NOOD, and the Larchmont NOOD, and achieve the best average points. Each year the Class Association defines …

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Dec 18 2009

Hong Kong-based J/109 WHISKEY JACK finishes second in China Cup

By admin in Boats & Owners, Regattas
December 18, 2009

WHISKEY JACK owner Nick Southward sent the following report to UK Halsey: “The third China Cup International Regatta, held at Longcheer Yacht Club at Daya Bay in Shenzhen, China, is China’s only international sailing regatta. Teams from all over the world come to participate, in either chartered Beneteau 40.7’s, or IRC racing yachts from Asia. …

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Dec 18 2009

J/109 Race-ready for 2010

By admin in Boats & Owners, Regattas
December 18, 2009

2005 freshwater J/109 ZEITGEIST is a proven winner. She has only raced in the big events in Chicago/ Lake Michigan. The record speaks for itself- First in Sailing World NOOD Regatta- 2007, 2008, 2009. First 2007, 2008 Chicago-to-Mackinac Island Race. Third Overall 2009 North Americans. ZEITGEIST is in perfect condition. Looks like new, good updated …

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Dec 08 2009

Class President Rick Lyall Looks Back at 2009

By admin in Class Business
December 8, 2009

Fellow J109 Class Members, Time flies. As we enter the last month of 2009, it seems remarkable that another year, and more importantly, another sailing season, at least for those of us in the northern half of the US, is coming to an end. As we reflect on the year, I’m sure many of you …

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Oct 01 2009

STORM Takes AYC Fall Series

By admin in Boats & Owners, Chesapeake Bay, Regattas
October 1, 2009

The five boat J/109 class saw a virtual three-way tie going into the last race of the American Yacht Club’s two weekend fall series. After the dust settled, again it was Rick Lyall’s STORM winning by one point over Adrian Begley’s MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN. MAD DOGS themselves earned second on a tie-breaker based on …

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