Bill Kneller(admin)

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Feb 16 2016

Oversized Spinnakers & Action Required

By admin in Class Business
February 16, 2016

The message below was emailed to all USA and Canada owners and sailmakers on 15 February 2016. J/109 Owners, This email is being sent to all North American J/109 owners with an announcement about class spinnaker measurements and a reminder that you may renew your annual J/109 class membership, or join if you have not …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/oversized-j109-class-spinnakers-action-required/

Jan 09 2016

Class Website Updates for 2016

By admin in Class Business
January 9, 2016

Some website additions as we start 2016 … Sail Royalty Tag Data is now available for viewing online. All measurement certifications are now submitted by the sailmaker online, eliminating the need to have paper forms scanned, faxed or emailed. Once approved, a certificate is emailed to the owner and sailmaker, and may be reprinted anytime from …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/class-website-updates-for-2016/

Dec 20 2015

Recent Rule Changes Approved

By admin in Class Business
December 20, 2015

J/109 Class members voted to approve two class rules changes at the end of 2015. These rules changes include: Class Rule 4.3.7 modified to allowing jib inhauling with a control line system installed aft of the mast in addition the previously allowed jib inhauling with the lazy jib sheet forward of the mast. The effective …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/recent-rule-changes-approved/

Nov 12 2015

J/109 Annual Meeting Minutes & Rules Change Vote

By admin in Class Business
November 12, 2015

The minutes for the annual meeting held on 22 October 2015 have been posted at this link in addition to the meeting presentation previously posted at this link. Based on actions resulting from the meeting minutes, a rule change electronic ballot is being sent to all current class members. A modified version of the proposed Bob Stay …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/j109-annual-meeting-minutes-and-rules-change-vote/

Nov 06 2015

J/109 Class Rules Updated

By admin in Class Business
November 6, 2015

The class rules have been updated to reflect changes effective 22 October 2015. This update allows the use of a jib inhaul system. Class rule 4.3.7 now states The Jib may be in hauled forward of the mast with the lazy sheet or behind the mast in a horizontal manner with a control line system. The updated …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/j109-class-rules-updated/

Sep 10 2015

J/109 2015 Proposed Rules Change Vote

By admin in Class Business
September 10, 2015

The J/109 Class has a proposed change to the class rules announced on the class website regarding inhaulers. Current class members are eligible to vote on this proposed change. The ballot has been emailed to all current J/109 Class Owners in good standing. If you believe you should have received the ballot but did not, please send …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/j109-2015-proposed-rules-change-vote/

Sep 09 2015

J/109 Class 2015 Annual Meeting

By admin in Class Business
September 9, 2015

The 2015 J/109 Class Annual meeting will be held on Thursday 22 October at 6:30pm East Coast time in New York City. The meeting location is: Offices of REDI Global Technologies 80 Pine St. 27th floor New York, NY 10005 Ask for Jonathan Rechtschaffer at the building security desk upon arrival. Those attending in person …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/j109-class-2015-annual-meeting/

Sep 04 2015

US Sailing J/109 Class Membership Discount

By admin in Class Business, Slider
September 4, 2015

Many of the learning opportunities and sailing events we enjoy with the J/109 Class Association are made available to us by US Sailing, the national governing body for our sport. US Sailing is a nonprofit, member supported organization. Every US Sailing member contributes to the development and availability of the programs the J/109 Class Association benefits …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/us-sailing-membership-discount-for-j109-class/

Aug 19 2015

Two Potential Changes to Equipment Rules

By admin in Class Business
August 19, 2015

There is discussion on two potential equipment rules changes that have been posted on the J/109 Class forum. These changes include the addition of a Bob Stay to provide support for the Bow Sprit when extended, and the use of Inhaulers to barber haul the jib. You may read the details and are encouraged to post …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/two-potential-changes-to-equipment-rules/

Jul 28 2015

J/109 Starting Clinic Video from 2015 BIRW

By admin in Regattas
July 28, 2015

Bill Gladstone of North U facilitated a starting clinic for the J/109 Class at the 2015 Block Island Race Week. This was a great opportunity for registered competitors to get coaching on how to start in a large fleet. The clinic was conducted in very light air. Bill prepared the following video to share with …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/j109-starting-clinic-at-2015-birw/