The competition for the East Coast Regatta Series trophy was determined after the 2nd weekend of the American YC fall series. David Rosow sailing Loki held the trophy as the defending champion and was able to successfully hold off a challenge at the final event by Bengt Johansson and the Zig Zag crew. Earlier in the …
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/loki-wins-2018-east-coast-regatta-series/
Sep 24 2018
Proposed Officer Slate to Serve through 2020
A nominations committee lead by the Class Vice President JR Rechtschaffer has proposed the following slate of officers nominated for election, to serve through 2020. President – Bill Kneller, Vento Solare #266 (Currently serves as President) Vice President – John Greifzu, Jr., Growth Spurt #261 (Currently serves as Long Island Sound Fleet Captain) Secretary – …
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/proposed-officer-slate-to-serve-through-2020/
Sep 11 2018
Winner of New North Sails 3Di Main!
Bidding is closed – we have a winner! North Sails has donated a new One Design 3Di RAW 760s Mainsail with a luff bolt rope to the J/109 Class. The sail will be auctioned with the split proceeds going to the J/109 Class to defray the 2018 J/109 North American Championship expenses. The winning bidder …
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/win-a-new-north-sails-3di-main/
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/gut-feeling-wins-east-coast-championship/
Aug 26 2018
Win a New Quantum Sails Spinnaker!
Quantum Sails has donated a new One Design spinnaker to the J/109 Class. The spinnaker will be auctioned with the proceeds going to the J/109 Class to defray the 2018 J/109 North American Championship expenses. The winning bidder will provide the desired color scheme and sail numbers upon notification of the winning bid with payment …
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/win-a-new-quantum-sails-spinnaker/
Jul 22 2018
Rush Wins Rolex at NYYC Race Week
Congratulations to Bill Sweetser and the Rush crew for winning the J/109 Class at 2018 New York YC Race Week – the second qualifier in the J/109 East Coast Regatta Series. Bill made a last minute swap from the IRC Class that he has historically raced in and done very well over the years. Joining …
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/rush-wins-rolex-at-nyyc-race-week/
Dec 02 2017
Report Sails Transferred, Retired or Destroyed
Sails that were previously registered and transferred to new owners may have sail registration updated so the current owner shows on the Sail Tag Registration List. Additionally, old sails may be retired from service. This means that a sail is no longer useable for one design events, and will be removed from active display on …
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/report-sails-transferred-retired-destroyed/
Nov 14 2017
Rules Changes for Administrative Clean-up Passed
From the Class Secretary – Voting for the proposed rule changes brought forward by the Technical Committee in July closed after 30 days on November 12, 2017. The proposal received more than the two-thirds votes necessary to be adopted. These changes were mostly administrative and included replacing references from the defunct ISAF to the new …
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/rules-changes-for-administrative-clean-up-passed/
Oct 19 2017
Class Website Update October 2017
The Class Website is now on a faster server … The J/109 Class website was moved to a faster server earlier the week of 16 October 2017. We made a few adjustments and now everything should be operating smoothly. If you run into any website problems or have suggestions, please email admin@j109.org. Over the winter …
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/class-website-update-october-2017/
Oct 18 2017
Results from 2017 Annual Meeting
The J/109 Class held its 2017 annual meeting in Newport, RI on 11 October. The minutes of the meeting are posted on the class website at this link. The following summary is posted for all class members to read: The Treasurer’s report stated that the Class’s cash position was healthy and had grown in recent …
Permanent link to this article: https://j109.org/results-from-2017-annual-meeting/
Days Until Key Events
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23
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2025
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in 45 days - East Coat Champions...
@ Champlin's Marina
in 45 days - East Coat Champions...
@ Champlin's Marina
Jun 23 – Jun 27 all-day
Save the dates for the 2025 Block Island Race Week (BIRW) and the J/109 Class East Coast Championship. This iconic East Coast sailing regatta organized by the Storm Trysail Club. Race Week includes multiple races per day, lots of shoreside activities, and a Round the Island Race. There will also be a J/109 Class Party! …
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@ Chicago YC - Belmont Station
in 104 days - 2025 J/109 North A...
@ Chicago YC - Belmont Station
Aug 21 – Aug 24 all-day
The 2025 J/109 North American Championship will be held at Chicago Yacht Club – Belmont Station Registration Notice of Race Sailing Instructions Boats Entered J/109 NA Championship Page Measurement Checklist Schedule Measurement Inspection Declare Sails for Event Dockage Reservations Sandwich Order 2025 J/109 North American Championship Merchandise Admin Tracking Status for Registered Competitors
Upcoming Events
May
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in 8 days - Race for the Case
@ Huntington YC
in 8 days - Race for the Case
@ Huntington YC
May 17 – May 18 all-day
Club Website: Lloyd Harbor YC Registration: Link Event Contacts, Event Documents, Notice of Race, Notice Board, Scratch Sheet, Sailing Instructions Race Results: Race Results
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@ Columbia YC
in 22 days - Skyway Yacht Works ...
@ Columbia YC
May 31 – Jun 1 all-day
Columbia’s One-design Level Offshore Race Series (COLORS) has been Chicago’s season opener for more than 20 years. Traditionally, the first weekend in June, the event serves as a tune-up for one design and PHRF fleets. More than 80 boats come to the starting line every year for two days of racing and parties. There are …
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May 31 @ 9:30 am
Registration Boats Entered Notice of Race
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in 22 days - J/109 Pequot YC Inv...
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Jun 1 @ 9:30 am
Registration Boats Entered Notice of Race
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in 28 days - NYYC Annual Regatta
@ New York YC
in 28 days - NYYC Annual Regatta
@ New York YC
Jun 6 – Jun 8 all-day
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE Day Date Time Event Friday June 6 0830-1000 Registration (weigh-ins if necessary) 1200 Course signals for Around the Island Race 1600-1800 Registration (weigh-ins if necessary) 1800 Cocktails & Daily Awards party Saturday June 7 0800-0900 Registration (weigh-ins if necessary) 1100 Course signals for all courses …
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