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Jul 08 2009
109 Video on YouTube
Gerry Keeler has posted a video of SANIBEL sailing on Block Island Sound.
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Jul 02 2009
Red Grant Regatta Announcement
Raritan Yacht Club will hold the Red Grant Regatta on July 18th and 19th. It is the largest regatta in New Jersey. We have had J109 starts each of the past two years and will do so again this year. Raritan YC is an easy 6 – 8 hour trip down the East River from …
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/red-grant-regatta-announcement/
Jun 29 2009
Sail Inventory Discussion
President Rick Lyall explains the history behind the current sail inventory rules and asks for your feedback. Fellow J/109 owners: At last week’s Block Island Race Week we included an “amendment” that allowed owners to change jibs and spinnakers at will during the day. We viewed this as an experiment and would like to hear …
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/sail-inventory-discussion/
Jun 16 2009
109’s Sweep IRC-5 at Rolex NYYC Regatta
Congratulations to Sweetser’s RUSH, Herlihy’s GUT FEELING and Lyall’s STORM for taking the top three class spots in Newport last weekend.
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/109s-sweep-irc-5-at-rolex-nyyc-regatta/
Jun 09 2009
LI SAIL provides coverage of J/109 events
The latest issue of the digital magazine LI Sail includes some excellent coverage of the Sag Harbor Spring Series and Sprit Fest, all with a J/109 focus. Complimentary subscriptions available.
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/li-sail-provides-coverage-of-j109-events/
Jun 05 2009
NOR posted for North Americans
The Notice of Race for the North Americans has been posted on Chicago Yacht Club’s Verve Regatta website. Please note the fast approaching deadline. Because CYC’s on line entry form doesn’t accommodate varying entry fees, you need to change the payment amount manually to the correct fee.
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/nor-posted-for-north-americans/
May 13 2009
Block Island Race Week document posted
Additional requirements for the J/109 class at the 2009 Storm Trysail Block Island Race Week are now posted in the documents section.
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/block-island-race-week-document-posted/
May 08 2009
Busy and successful May Bank Holiday
After the conclusion of the recent Raymarine Warsash Spring Series, J/109s were out in force over the Bank Holiday Weekend. Three J/109’s were tempted by the forecast of a favourable North westerly light to moderate breeze and sunshine to join the JOG RS Divers St.Vaast race; four J/109s participated in the RORC Cervantes Trophy to …
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May 07 2009
You’re Invited: 155th NYYC Regatta
This year’s New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta will be held June 12-14, 2009 in Newport. J/109’s have been offered their own start if enough boats register, and the event will be an excellent tune up for boats headed to the East Coast Championship at Storm Trysail’s Block Island Race Week. Register before May 8th …
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/youre-invited-155th-nyyc-regatta/
Apr 28 2009
Annapolis NOOD results
Bill Sweetser’s RUSH took top honors at the Annapolis NOOD, the first year the J/109’s have been represented at the event. In a wide range of conditions and temperatures over three days, RUSH won four of the six races for a total of nine points. Finishing second with 16 points was Mike Brown’s MISCHIEF. Steve …
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/annapolis-nood-results/