Rick Lyall’s STORM, from Cedar Point YC (CT) has been a perennial participant at the Sperry Top-Sider Larchmont NOOD Regatta. This year Lyall’s squad also earned the overall title, awarded to the winner of the regatta’s most competitive fleet. The win, of course, earns Lyall and crew an invitation to the Sperry Top-Sider Caribbean NOOD …
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Aug 31 2009
2009 J-Cup/ J/109 UK Nationals: J-DREAM Wins Again!
(Torquay, England- August 22-23)- After two days and six races in big breeze, the final two races of the 2009 J-Cup, sponsored by Dubarry of Ireland, B&G and North Sails, were hotly fought on Saturday. Most of the 63 boats racing at the event, which was hosted by the Royal Torbay Yacht Club, seemed to …
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Aug 29 2009
New Photo Album available
We’ve posted a sampling of photos from the 2009 NA’s in Chicago. Looks like everyone had a great time… except maybe the RC folks in the pin boat when it capsized. Relive your memories or find out what really happened by clicking the “Photo Albums” link above.
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Aug 23 2009
NA’s Photo Album
Rick Lyall has posted some great photos of the 2009 NA’s, including shots of the Chicago skyline and winning crews. Enjoy!
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Aug 20 2009
4 Days left to register for Larchmont NOOD…
…before the late fee kicks in. We already have a strong 7 boat turnout, and more are registered from Fleet 2 (New Jersey) than there are from local Fleet 10. Three competitors that participated in the Annapolis NOOD will be in contention for the combined East Coast Regatta Series championship (best overall result at the …
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Aug 20 2009
STORM Dominates NA’s
The 2009 North American Championship was won by STORM, skippered by Rick Lyall of Wilton CT. STORM won the championship, held as part of Chicago’s Verve Cup, with a score of 24, 16 points ahead of second place finisher Surprise/Team Hamburg of Texas. Full report to follow.
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Aug 11 2009
Registration Open for Larchmont NOOD, Sept 12-13
The Larchmont 2009 NOOD Dates are approaching fast. Please sign up by August 24 to avoid the late fee. Classes must have a minimum of 6 boats registered by August 31 to get a start.
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Jul 27 2009
Blue Water Regatta Announcement
The Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club in Atlantic Highlands, NJ invites all J/109’s to their Blue Water regatta August 8-9. Courses will be windward/leewards and five boats have already signed up. Contact Eric Gordon (ericgordondmd@mac.com) for more info.
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Jul 14 2009
Next Up: Buzzards Bay Regatta 2009
J/109’s hope to have a one design start at the 2009 Buzzards Bay Regatta, hosted this year by New Bedford YC, in beautiful Padanarum, MA. The regatta is noted for consistently good seabreezes and top-notch race management. Come join us! Dan Grossman (ldg004@earthlink.net) and Ted Herlihy (tjher@comcast.net)
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Jul 09 2009
J/Fest Northwest won by 109 TANTIVY
Seattle, WA: Corithian YC member Stuart Burnell and the crew of TANTIVY took top honors in the annual J-Fest regatta, winning the Francis LeSourd Trophy. The regatta was held on Puget Sound off the Shilshole Bay Marina. Overall it was a well attended J/Fest NW with thirty-nine boats racing in seven fleets, two as PHRF …
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