Bill Kneller(admin)

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Jul 26 2006

North American Photo Album coming soon!!!!

By admin in Class Business, Regattas
July 26, 2006

I am currently working on the photo album for the North Americans, it should be up and running by next week.

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/north-american-photo-album-coming-soon/

Jul 21 2006

North American Results after first day of racing.

By admin in Boats & Owners, New England (RI to ME), Regattas
July 21, 2006

The first day of racing saw some rough surf, as Tropical Storm Beryl passed through the area. Still the RC was able to get 3 races off for the J/109 North Americans. The top three boats leading into todays racing are: 1. MOJO, Karl deHam, Seabrook, Tex., 6-2-5, 13 2. GUT FEELING, Ted Herlihy, S. …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/north-american-results-after-first-day-of-racing/

Jul 17 2006

J/109 North American-Update #3

By admin in New England (RI to ME), Regattas
July 17, 2006

With 20 boats registered and the rain moving out of the area we are in the final stages of preparation for a fantastic North Americans. The final few items: Sail Measurement and Boat Inspection: See below link for the complete details. Crew Substitutions: I know several boats will need to do crew substitutions. Please submit …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/j109-north-american-update-3/

Jul 10 2006

Track “The Mac”

By admin in Regattas, Southern Lake Michigan
July 10, 2006

The 8 boat J/109 fleet entered into the 2006 Chicago to Mackinac Race will all be equipped with tracking devices so you can follow along with the action.

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/track-the-mac/

Jul 07 2006

18 Boats and Counting!!! J/109 North Americans-Update 2

By admin in New England (RI to ME), Regattas
July 7, 2006

Today is the last day to register and not be penalized with the 250.00 late fee, don’t wait, register today!!!! www.nyyc.org Miscellaneous Notes: Weigh-In Weigh-in will be conducted during registration on Wednesday July 19th from 12-6 at the registration area. There will also be a weigh-in Thursday through Sunday from 8am-9am at the Sailing Office. …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/18-boats-and-counting-j109-north-americans-update-2/

Jul 05 2006

Congratulations to Tony Wetherbee and crew at Long Beach Race Week

By admin in Boats & Owners, Regattas, Southern California
July 5, 2006

Tony Wetherbee owner of Commotion, lead the 7 boat J/109 fleet at the Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week scoring 6 bullets out of 7 races for a total of 11 points. From Friday’s wind blasts above 20 knots through Saturday’s light-air lull and back to big breeze topping out at 22 Sunday, the top …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/congratulations-to-tony-wetherbee-and-crew-at-long-beach-race-week/

Jun 30 2006

ERROR in Sail Declaration for North Americans

By admin in Class Business, New England (RI to ME), Regattas
June 30, 2006

There is an error in the Sail declaration; Under the mainsail section rule 5.4 the class insignia will not be required for this event. This was inadvertently left in the document. The corrected version has been posted with the other documents on this website.

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/error-in-sail-declaration-for-north-americans/

Jun 29 2006

New North Sails J/109 Tuning Guide

By admin in Class Business
June 29, 2006

North sails has provided the class with an updated 2006 Tuning Guide. A quick guide pdf version has been posted under the tuning section of the website. For the complete tuning guide follow the below link.

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/new-north-sails-j109-tuning-guide/

Jun 29 2006

2006 J/109 North Americans-Update #1

By admin in New England (RI to ME), Regattas
June 29, 2006

Dear J/109 Owners: The deadline to register for the NYYC race week is July 7th. After that date they will impose a $250.00 late fee. Avoid the late fee register today!!! All documents need to be returned to me NO LATER THAN July 13th. Please fax them to me at 401-846-4723. All owners and associates …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/2006-j109-north-americans-update-1/

Jun 27 2006

Congratulations to Ted Herlihy and crew on GUT FEELING!

By admin in Boats & Owners, New England (RI to ME), Regattas
June 27, 2006

Ted Herily and his crew on Gut Feeling take 1st place at Block Island Race Week. With a total of 19 points in 9 races sailed over 5 days Gut Feeling was the boat to beat at the 2006 Block Island Race Week. Six boats in the 14 boat fleet were able to score a …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/congratulations-to-ted-herlihy-and-crew-on-gut-feeling/