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Nov 06 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 …
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Sep 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
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 …
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Sep 04 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
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 …
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Jan 19 2015
We hope you enjoy the look of the new J/109 Class website. The new site has been populated with more information about the class, the boat, and the people. There are new features such as: Full featured calendar that allow you to click on an event to add the item to your personal calendar Announcements …
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/the-new-j109-class-website/
Jan 12 2015
Elections for class officers closed 11 January with the official results as follows: President: Jim Vos – J/109 #369 Skoot Vice President: Jonathan (JR) Rechtschaffer – J/109 #200 Emoticon Secretary: Bud Rogers – J/109 #360 Big Boat Treasurer: Bill Kneller – J/109 #266 Vento Solare Appointed by the Executive Board: Chief Measurer: Rick Hanson – …
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/new-class-officers-for-2015/
Dec 11 2014
Greetings, J/109 Class Members. As some of you may know, several members of the J/109 Executive Board have decided to step down. Therefore the Nominating Committee has been hard at work assembling a slate of Officers for the 2015-16 seasons. The J/109 Class Association Constitution provides that the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer stand …
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/elections-for-class-officers-open/
Nov 17 2014
The Annual Meeting of the Executive Board was held on the evening of Monday, November 16, via conference call (as in prior years). Beyond the Executive Board, all current class members were welcomed to participate. The minutes are posted with some key outcomes are as follows: 2015 Proposed Slate of Class Officers: President – Jim …
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Feb 27 2014
After a 30-day voting period open to current Class Members, all five rule changes proposed by the Executive Board were passed by a majority vote. The amended Class Rules can be found in Rules under the Class menu above, or via the link following this news item. For an explanation of these changes, please see …
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/membership-passes-five-proprosed-rule-changes/
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