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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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all-day in 40 days - 2025 J/109 North Am... @ Chicago YC - Belmont Station
in 40 days - 2025 J/109 North Am... @ Chicago YC - Belmont Station
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The 2025 J/109 North American Championship will be held at Chicago Yacht Club – Belmont Station Registration Notice of Race Sailing Instructions J/109 NA Championship Page Measurement Checklist Schedule Measurement Inspection Declare Sails for Event 2025 J/109 North American Championship Merchandise Admin Tracking Status for Registered Competitors  
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