Announcements – Page 19 – J/109 Class Association

Apr 28 2009

Irish Fleet Enjoys North Sails/Boyd Boats Training Weekend

By admin in Boats & Owners, Regattas
April 28, 2009

Nine 109s turned out for this year’s session at the National Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire. Regular visitors, Jukebox (Pwhelli Sailing Club) and Aquelina (Arklow Sailing Club) came from Wales and Arklow respectively, while new boat Storm travelled across the bay from Howth. Two new entrants to the fleet, Jalapeno and Jura (reportedly to be renamed …

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Apr 02 2009

Mediterranean J-Cup in Porquerolles

By admin in Regattas
April 2, 2009

For its third edition of the Mediterranean J-Cup, the gorgous island of Porquerolles has been choosen as the venue. The event will be held in june 6/7th 2009. Following the success of the two first editions in Port Grimaud and Porquerolles, which had hosted seventy and twenty five boats, no fewer than 30 yachts are …

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Apr 02 2009

Annapolis NOOD Registration Deadline: April 5

By admin in Chesapeake Bay, Regattas
April 2, 2009

You have only until this Sunday April 5 to register in the Annapolis NOOD without having to pay the $50 late fee. This will be the first J/109 start in the Annapolis NOOD. Annapolis is a fun town known for superb facilities and warm welcomes for sailors. April is an ideal time of year for …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/annapolis-nood-registration-deadline-april-5/

Mar 30 2009

Correction to March News

By admin in Class Business
March 30, 2009

Ted Herlihy pointed out that the link in the March newsletter for the East Coast Championship was incorrect. It should have pointed to the Block Island Race Week site, listed below.

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/correction-to-march-news/

Mar 16 2009

2009 Schedule posted

By admin in Class Business, Regattas
March 16, 2009

The calendar has been updated for 2009 and lists several new events, distance races, and old favorites like Block Island Race Week. We will have our first one design start at the Annapolis NOOD in April. Bill Sweetser, Captain of the Chesapeake’s Fleet 4, requested that this become a championship event so we have designated …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/2009-schedule-posted/

Feb 09 2009

Lands’ End Seeks 109

By admin in Boats & Owners, Regattas, Southern Lake Michigan
February 9, 2009

J/109 Sailors Glad your class is active and off to a good start in 2009! Lands’ End would love to be in a J/109 for the 101st running of the “Chicago to Mac” race. We really enjoyed our experience in your fleet in the 2007 Mac Race. If anyone is interested in chartering their boat …

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/lands-end-seeks-109/

Feb 09 2009

Events updated

By admin in Class Business
February 9, 2009

The J-UK website has updated calendar listings for 2009. Information is now available for the Red Funnel Easter Challenge, J-Cup (which again will be the J/109 UK National Championship), as well as links to the ongoing frostbiting at RSYC and the Warsash Spring Series.

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

Feb 09 2009

Letter from the President

By admin in Class Business
February 9, 2009

Fellow J/109 Class Members: I hope all of you are well and looking forward to getting back out on the water. I thought I’d take the opportunity to share some thoughts with you as we prepare for the 2009 season. First, I’d like to thank my fellow class officers and fleet captains for their efforts …

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Jan 05 2009

Ken Raby

By admin in Boats & Owners
January 5, 2009

Last summer Ken Raby sailed SQUIBS over three thousand miles from the Solent to Malta, to compete in the Middle Sea Race. He has been kind enough to share both photos and a short summary of the adventure, both of which are now posted. View the article here.

Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/ken-raby/

Nov 20 2008

Hamble Winter Series Continues

By admin in Regattas
November 20, 2008

21 J/109’s sailed two races on day six of the Garmin Hamble Winter Series, which was held November 16th in light to moderate conditions. With racing within the Hillhead plateau area, courses were short windward leewards that put a premium on boat handling. Race 1 was won by J DREAM (David & Kirsty Apthorp). JOHNNY …

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