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Jun 20 2006

Update from William B. Smith-owner-skipper of the J-109 Harm’s Way

By admin in Boats & Owners
June 20, 2006

Having raced a J-105 for about ten years with considerable success at the Fort Worth Boat Club located on Eagle Mountain Lake northwest of Fort Worth, Texas it seemed appropriate to try something different by trading the 105 for a new J-109 (hull 45). The 109 is about three feet longer on the water line …

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May 04 2006

J/109 VANG Bracket Refits-Technical Bulletin

By admin in Class Business
May 4, 2006

Dear J/109 Owners, At J BoatsÆ request, Sparcraft France has redesigned the vang bracket on the J/109 mast so as to reduce the point loading on the fasteners. Some boats in the field have had their bracket fasteners loosen up after heavy air jibing. The new bracket is larger and the fasteners attach to the …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/j109-vang-bracket-refits-technical-bulletin/

Apr 27 2006

New Class News!!!!

By admin in Class Business
April 27, 2006

After many months of conference calls the fleet captains have elected Class Officers and have approved NEW Class Rules and the Class Constitution. Your Class Officers are: Len Siegal, President Rick Lyall, Vice President Barry Gold, Treasurer Ed Dailey, Secretary You can view the Class Rules and Constitution by following the below link. The Executive …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/new-class-news/

Apr 19 2006

J/109 North Americans

By admin in Class Business
April 19, 2006

The North Americans will be fast approaching, only 3 short months away. If you need any help in planning for the event or if you are interested in chartering your boat, please let me know. I can be reached at kendra@jboats.com Some local events that you may want to consider in preparation for the NAs …

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

Mar 17 2006

Update from “Down Under”

By admin in Boats & Owners, Regattas
March 17, 2006

The below update was sent to the class by the Australian Dealer, enjoy! J109 û æSweet ChariotÆ Sydney, Australia Late December 2005 to mid-February 2006 The J 109, hull number 264 left the USA in November 2005 and all was looking positive for her to be commissioned and hit the water to meet some well …

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Mar 08 2006

J/109 Class Start at Skandia Cowes Week

By admin in Regattas
March 8, 2006

Between 20 and 25 J/109s are expected at the event and the racing will be one-design, boat-on-boat, in accordance with the strict J/109 Class Rules. There are now 57 J/109s sold in the UK and the Class start at Cowes bears witness to the astonishing assent of the Class since the model was launched four …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/j109-class-start-at-skandia-cowes-week/

Feb 13 2006

TECHNICAL UPDATE!!!!!

By admin in Class Business
February 13, 2006

We have recently learned that several J109Æs in the field may have their hot water tank temperature dials set to 80 degrees Celsius, which is 20 degrees too high of the recommended setting for the fittings. Sustained use of the tank at this maximum setting may cause leaking of the fittings. Your hot water heater …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/technical-update/

Jan 30 2006

Acura Key West 2006

By admin in Regattas
January 30, 2006

If there were any lingering thoughts that the Key West venue had somehow lost its windy ôedge,ö the 2006 running of Premiere Racing’s Key West Race Week squashed them in resounding fashion. With the winds peaking at 33 knots and only dipping below 15 knots during 3 of the 9 races, the 280 boats across …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/acura-key-west-2006/

Jan 20 2006

Key West Action

By admin in Regattas
January 20, 2006

With 11 points separating 1st and 4th place the J109 action is HOT at Key West. Be sure to check out the results.

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Jan 04 2006

J109 European Cup at Deauville Int.Week-Press Release

By admin in Regattas
January 4, 2006

The celebrated J Boats yard has today announced the launch of the first European J 109 Cup, the ‘J/109 EuroCup’, within the framework of the Deauville International Sailing Week from 7th to 11th June 2006. Launched in 2001, the J/109, a 10.85m racer-cruiser, has developed rapidly and around fifteen fleets have formed in the United …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/j109-european-cup-at-deauville-int-week-press-release/