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Technical Bulletins

This page contains links or files for technical bulletins issued by J/Boats, Yanmar, Edson, and others applicable to J/109 owners.

Edson Maintenance Bulletin, Rudder Bearings - 4/28/2004

Edson Steering System Inspection Guide - 3/24/2014

Edson Steering System Maintenance Tips - 4/15/2005

Edson Wheel Locking Nut Adjustment - 3/26/2007

Interlux Recommended Keel Coating Procedure - 7/26/2004

ISO 12215-9:2012 Keel Bolt Torque Specifications - 6/15/2012

J Boats Boat Inspection Best Practices  - 5/21/2012

J Boats Corrosion Prevention Best Practices  - 2/15/2013

Pearson Composites LLC Technical Advisory - Hot Water Tank Settings - 2/8/2008

Pearson Composites LLC Technical Notice on Keel Grid Area Strengthening USA Hulls 31-336 - 6/12/2007

Sparcraft - J/109 Forestay Tang Replacement Kit Available - 6/30/2016

Sparcraft Forestay Tang Attachment Upgrade - 1/25/2017

Sparcraft Vang Bracket Refit - 5/4/2006

Yanmar Engine Control Lever Position While Under Sail -YMTQTB11-017 - 10/18/2011

Yanmar Sail Drive Split Zinc Kit Retrofit - 11/14/2003




Key West 2004: Mariah
Tim Wilkes Photography: www.timwilkes.com

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Days Until Key Events

Jun
6
Sat
2026
9:30 am in 88 days - J/109 Pequot YC Inv... @ Pequot YC
in 88 days - J/109 Pequot YC Inv... @ Pequot YC
Jun 6 @ 9:30 am
J/109 Pequot YC Invitational Regatta @ Pequot YC | Fairfield | Connecticut | United States
Registration Boats Entered Notice of Race This one design event for J/109s is the ideal season warm-up for new and seasoned skippers and crews. Pequot YC is hosting again this year and will build on last year’s successful format: Learn J/109 boat tuning and skills in an instructional format in the morning then immediately apply …
Jun
7
Sun
2026
9:30 am in 88 days - J/109 Pequot YC Inv... @ Pequot YC
in 88 days - J/109 Pequot YC Inv... @ Pequot YC
Jun 7 @ 9:30 am
J/109 Pequot YC Invitational Regatta @ Pequot YC | Fairfield | Connecticut | United States
Registration Boats Entered Notice of Race This one design event for J/109s is the ideal season warm-up for new and seasoned skippers and crews. Pequot YC is hosting again this year and will build on last year’s successful format: Learn J/109 boat tuning and skills in an instructional format in the morning then immediately apply …
Jul
16
Thu
2026
all-day in 128 days - J/109 East Coast C... @ New York YC
in 128 days - J/109 East Coast C... @ New York YC
Jul 16 – Jul 19 all-day
J/109 East Coast Championship at NYYC Race Week @ New York YC | Newport | Rhode Island | United States
J/109 East Coast Championship @ New York Yacht Club race week. Event Links Notice of Race J/109 Class Addendum to Notice of Race Boats Entered World Sailing Classification Link Waiver Form Waiver Status Sailing Instructions SCHEDULE Day Time Event Wednesday 1600-1800 Race Week registration, measurement & weigh-in Thursday 0800-0900 Race Week registration desk open   1100 …
Aug
6
Thu
2026
all-day in 149 days - J/109 North Americ... @ New Bedford YC
in 149 days - J/109 North Americ... @ New Bedford YC
Aug 6 – Aug 9 all-day
J/109 North American Championship @ New Bedford YC | Dartmouth | Massachusetts | United States
The 2026 J/109 North American Championship will be held at New Bedford Yacht Club Thursday 6 August registration & measurement Friday 7 August – Sunday 9 August racing Registration Notice of Race Sailing Instructions Boats Entered J/109 NA Championship Page on New Bedford YC Website Measurement Checklist Schedule Measurement Inspection Declare Sails for Event Admin …

Upcoming Events

Jun
5
Fri
2026
all-day in 87 days - Spring Off Sounding... @ Watch Hill to Block Island
in 87 days - Spring Off Sounding... @ Watch Hill to Block Island
Jun 5 – Jun 6 all-day
Spring Off Soundings Race Weekend @ Watch Hill to Block Island
 
Jun
6
Sat
2026
9:30 am in 88 days - J/109 Pequot YC Inv... @ Pequot YC
in 88 days - J/109 Pequot YC Inv... @ Pequot YC
Jun 6 @ 9:30 am
J/109 Pequot YC Invitational Regatta @ Pequot YC | Fairfield | Connecticut | United States
Registration Boats Entered Notice of Race This one design event for J/109s is the ideal season warm-up for new and seasoned skippers and crews. Pequot YC is hosting again this year and will build on last year’s successful format: Learn J/109 boat tuning and skills in an instructional format in the morning then immediately apply …
Jun
7
Sun
2026
9:30 am in 88 days - J/109 Pequot YC Inv... @ Pequot YC
in 88 days - J/109 Pequot YC Inv... @ Pequot YC
Jun 7 @ 9:30 am
J/109 Pequot YC Invitational Regatta @ Pequot YC | Fairfield | Connecticut | United States
Registration Boats Entered Notice of Race This one design event for J/109s is the ideal season warm-up for new and seasoned skippers and crews. Pequot YC is hosting again this year and will build on last year’s successful format: Learn J/109 boat tuning and skills in an instructional format in the morning then immediately apply …
Jun
12
Fri
2026
all-day in 94 days - NYYC Annual Regatta @ New York YC
in 94 days - NYYC Annual Regatta @ New York YC
Jun 12 – Jun 14 all-day
NYYC Annual Regatta @ New York YC | Newport | Rhode Island | United States
Notice of Race PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE Day Time Event Friday 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 0800-0900 Registration (weigh-ins if necessary)   1100 Course signals for all courses   1800 Annual Regatta cocktails   …
Jun
26
Fri
2026
all-day in 108 days - Ullman Sails Long ... @ Long Beach YC
in 108 days - Ullman Sails Long ... @ Long Beach YC
Jun 26 – Jun 28 all-day
Ullman Sails Long Beach Race Week @ Long Beach YC | Long Beach | California | United States
 
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