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Tips & Tuning

This page contains various tuning guides and tips for setting up the J/109. If you have another J/109 tip or tuning guide, please send the information to admin@j109.org for posting here.

Tips

Procedure on How to Set Mast Base Position - 12/17/2015

Rigging Ideas from the 2006 North Americans - 11/6/2006

Tuning

North Sails Quick Tuning Guide 2019 Edition - 6/25/2019

North Sails Quick Tuning Guide 2018 Edition - 7/6/2018

North Sails Quick Tuning Guide 2016 Edition - 6/20/2016

Quantum Sails Quick Tuning Guide - 8/31/2015

North Sails Quick Tuning Guide 2014 Edition - 5/1/2014

J/109 Targets with PHRF Sails - North Sails - 4/20/2013

J/109 Targets with Class Sails - North Sails - 10/11/2011

Ultimate Sails UK J/109 Tuning Guide - 1/1/2009

Quantum Tuning Guide with PHRF & OD Targets - 1/1/2007

North Sails Quick Tuning Guide 2006 Edition - 6/29/2006

North Sails UK Tuning Guide - 6/1/2004

Doyle Tuning Guide - 4/1/2004




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2023
all-day in 122 days - 2023 CPYC One Desi... @ Cedar Point YC
in 122 days - 2023 CPYC One Desi... @ Cedar Point YC
Jun 3 – Jun 4 all-day
2023 CPYC One Design Regatta @ Cedar Point YC | Westport | Connecticut | United States
The J/109 East Coast Regatta Series Mandatory Event will be at the Cedar Point One Design Regatta. East Coast Regatta Series Events Cedar Point One Design Regatta – the mandatory event Sag Harbor Race Weekend Safe Harbor Race Weekend Narragansett Bay Regatta Links: Registration Scratch Sheet Notice of Race J/109 Class NOR Addendum  SATURDAY 1030 –  First …
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19
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2023
all-day in 138 days - NA Championship at... @ Champlin's Marina
in 138 days - NA Championship at... @ Champlin's Marina
Jun 19 – Jun 23 all-day
NA Championship at Block Island Race Week @ Champlin's Marina | New Shoreham | Rhode Island | United States
Save the dates for the 2023 Block Island Race Week (BIRW) and the J/109 Class North American Championship.  This is the 58th anniversary of BIRW and this iconic East Coast sailing regatta organized by the Storm Trysail Club. Race Week is scheduled for June 19-23 and includes multiple races per day, lots of shoreside activities, …
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15
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2023
all-day in 164 days - Breakwater YC J/10... @ Breakwater YC
in 164 days - Breakwater YC J/10... @ Breakwater YC
Jul 15 – Jul 16 all-day
Breakwater YC J/109 Invitational Regatta @ Breakwater YC | Sag Harbor | New York | United States
This is  the 2nd of 3 events in the J/109 East Coast Regatta Series We are hoping for a great turnout for the two day J109 regatta Breakwater Yacht Club will host on July 15/16, 2023 in Sag Harbor as part of the Sag Harbor Cup.  It’s a great location for racing and we can …
Aug
11
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2023
all-day in 191 days - Safe Harbor Race W... @ Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard
in 191 days - Safe Harbor Race W... @ Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard
Aug 11 – Aug 13 all-day
Safe Harbor Race Weekend Narragansett Bay @ Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard | Newport | Rhode Island | United States
East Coast Regatta Series Events Cedar Point One Design Regatta – the mandatory event Sag Harbor Race Weekend Safe Harbor Race Weekend Narragansett Bay Regatta Links: Registration Scratch Sheet Notice of Race J/109 Class NOR Addendum Thursday 1200-1800 Check-In at assigned Safe Harbor marina Friday 1200 First Warning Signal 1800 SHNEB Coastal New England Dinner …
Sep
23
Sat
2023
all-day in 234 days - East Coast Champio... @ American YC
in 234 days - East Coast Champio... @ American YC
Sep 23 – Sep 24 all-day
East Coast Championship - AYC Fall Series @ American YC | Rye | New York | United States
Two back-to-back weekends for AYC Fall Series – for the J/109 East Coast Championship

Upcoming Events

Jun
3
Sat
2023
all-day in 122 days - 2023 CPYC One Desi... @ Cedar Point YC
in 122 days - 2023 CPYC One Desi... @ Cedar Point YC
Jun 3 – Jun 4 all-day
2023 CPYC One Design Regatta @ Cedar Point YC | Westport | Connecticut | United States
The J/109 East Coast Regatta Series Mandatory Event will be at the Cedar Point One Design Regatta. East Coast Regatta Series Events Cedar Point One Design Regatta – the mandatory event Sag Harbor Race Weekend Safe Harbor Race Weekend Narragansett Bay Regatta Links: Registration Scratch Sheet Notice of Race J/109 Class NOR Addendum  SATURDAY 1030 –  First …
Jun
9
Fri
2023
all-day in 128 days - NYYC Annual Regatta @ New York YC
in 128 days - NYYC Annual Regatta @ New York YC
Jun 9 – Jun 11 all-day
NYYC Annual Regatta @ New York YC | Newport | Rhode Island | United States
Notice of Race PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE Day Date Time Event Thursday June 8 1600-1800 Registration (weigh-ins if necessary) Friday June 9 0830-1000 Registration (weigh-ins if necessary)     1200 Course signals     1600-1800 Registration (weigh-ins if necessary)     1800 Cocktails & Daily Awards party Saturday June 10 0800-0900 Registration (weigh-ins if necessary)     …
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18
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2023
11:00 am in 137 days - North U Starting C... @ Block Island Maritime Institute
in 137 days - North U Starting C... @ Block Island Maritime Institute
Jun 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
North U Starting Clinic for J/105 & J/109 Class @ Block Island Maritime Institute | New Shoreham | Rhode Island | United States
There will be a J/109 & J/105 Class Starting Clinic held Sunday, June 18, 2023 – the day before Block Island Race Week starts. Bill will cover the cost for all [boat] participants The Storm Trysail Club Race Committee will be calling the practice starts for the North U Starting Clinic on Sunday, June 18 …
Jun
19
Mon
2023
all-day in 138 days - NA Championship at... @ Champlin's Marina
in 138 days - NA Championship at... @ Champlin's Marina
Jun 19 – Jun 23 all-day
NA Championship at Block Island Race Week @ Champlin's Marina | New Shoreham | Rhode Island | United States
Save the dates for the 2023 Block Island Race Week (BIRW) and the J/109 Class North American Championship.  This is the 58th anniversary of BIRW and this iconic East Coast sailing regatta organized by the Storm Trysail Club. Race Week is scheduled for June 19-23 and includes multiple races per day, lots of shoreside activities, …
Jul
15
Sat
2023
all-day in 164 days - Breakwater YC J/10... @ Breakwater YC
in 164 days - Breakwater YC J/10... @ Breakwater YC
Jul 15 – Jul 16 all-day
Breakwater YC J/109 Invitational Regatta @ Breakwater YC | Sag Harbor | New York | United States
This is  the 2nd of 3 events in the J/109 East Coast Regatta Series We are hoping for a great turnout for the two day J109 regatta Breakwater Yacht Club will host on July 15/16, 2023 in Sag Harbor as part of the Sag Harbor Cup.  It’s a great location for racing and we can …
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