Bill Kneller(admin)

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Jul 20 2017

Proposed Rules Changes for Administrative Clean-up

By admin in Class Business
July 20, 2017

Preamble: The proposed rule changes were brought by the Technical Committee to the Executive Board for review and comment. The Executive Board approved proceeding to vote the following, with Executive Board comments incorporated. Background: The J/109 Class Constitution and Class Rules refer to ISAF. On November 14, 2015, ISAF changed its name to World Sailing. …

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Jun 24 2017

Gut Feeling Wins Corinthian Trophy at 2017 NAs

By admin in New England (RI to ME), Regattas
June 24, 2017

Gut Feeling skippered by Ted Herlihy captured the 2017 J/109 North American Championship Corinthian trophy. Finishing just one half point behind was Emoticon skippered by JR Rechtschaffer. John Greifzu, Jr. skippering Growth Spurt for just his second J/109 North American Championship finished third for the Corinthian trophy with a crew that included his 6 year old son. …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/gut-feeling-wins-corinthian-trophy-at-2017-na-championship/

Jun 24 2017

Loki Wins 2017 North American Championship

By admin in New England (RI to ME), Regattas
June 24, 2017

Skipper David Rosow and the Loki crew captured the J/109 North American Championship at the Storm Trysail Club 2017 Block Island Race Week in a convincing fashion. Quantum professional Kerry Klingler trimmed the main while amateur Brian Comfort served as tactician as the Southport, Connecticut entry closed the regatta with three straight bullets finishing the …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/loki-wins-2017-north-american-championship/

Apr 28 2017

North U J/109 Starting Clinic at BIRW

By admin in Class Business, New England (RI to ME), Regattas
April 28, 2017

There will be a J/109 Starting Clinic held Sunday, June 18, 2017 – the day before the North American Championship starts at Block Island Race Week. The Storm Trysail Club Race Committee will be calling the practice starts for the North U Starting Clinic on Sunday, June 18 to be conducted by North U Director Bill …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/north-u-j109-starting-clinic-at-birw/

Apr 06 2017

2018 & 2019 North American Championships Scheduled

By admin in Class Business, Long Island Sound (CT / NY), New England (RI to ME), Regattas, Slider
April 6, 2017

The J/109 Class is pleased to announce that the 2018 North American Championship will be hosted by Larchmont Yacht Club – Larchmont, NY 10-14 October 2018, and the 2019 North American Championship will be hosted by New Bedford Yacht Club – New Bedford, MA 20-24 August 2019. Our North American Championship will be a stand alone …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/2018-2019-north-american-championships-scheduled/

Feb 13 2017

Jib Car Purchase Adjustment Rules Change Passed

By admin in Class Business, Slider
February 13, 2017

Class members voted overwhelmingly to allow the class rules change with voting closed at noon 13 February 2017. The proposed rule change posted on the forum was brought by the Technical Committee to the Executive Board, with a ballot mailed to all eligible voting members on 13 January . Background: To obtain full advantage of the …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/jib-car-purchase-adjustment-rules-change-passed/

Feb 09 2017

BoatUS Discount for J/109 Owners

By admin in Class Business, Slider
February 9, 2017

J/109 Class Association is a BoatUS Cooperating Group and members are invited to join or renew their BoatUS members at a 50% discount. The J/109 Class Association Cooperating Group number is GA85182S. BoatUS membership benefits include: 24/7 Dispatch to over 600 towboats in 300+ ports nationwide Assistance from Expert Captains Available boat insurance from boating …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/boatus-discount-for-j109-owners/

Feb 07 2017

AYC Spring Series with discount for Fall Series!

By admin in Long Island Sound (CT / NY), Regattas
February 7, 2017

The American Yacht Club Spring/Fall Series registration is open! Competitors can save $100 by entering both spring & fall regattas and paying the fee prior to April 26th. Registration Link NOR Link Who is racing? The AYC Fall Series is a Qualifying Event for the East Coast Regatta Series Trophy J/109 North American Championship at …

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Jan 13 2017

Proposed Rules Change on Jib Car Adjustment Purchase

By admin in Class Business
January 13, 2017

A ballot mailed on 13 January to all Voting Members contains the proposed rule change brought by the Technical Committee to the Executive Board for review and comment. The Executive Board approved proceeding to vote the following, with Executive Board comments incorporated. Background: To get the full advantage of the recently approved in hauling rule, …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/proposed-rules-change-on-jib-car-adjustment-purchase/

Jan 13 2017

Profiling J/109 Sweet Caroline

By admin in Boats & Owners, Slider
January 13, 2017

Chris Ercole and his wife purchased Sweet Caroline in February 2013. The 35-foot J/109, with beam 11.5 feet, carbon fiber retractable bowsprit, asymmetric spinnaker system and 7-foot keel, can easily move the boat during relaxed journeys through the Long Island Sound with just four crew; six or seven are required for racing round the buoys. …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/profiling-j109-sweet-caroline/