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J/109
Results:
1st KWRW '08
1st KWRW '07
1st BIRW '07
3rd NYYC RW '07
3rd NA's '07
1st Lar Nood '07
1st AYC Fall '07
Does
this class scream competitive or what? After eight races over five days
in Key West, all four J/109’s finished within five points of each
other! Even though they were sprinkled in with the PHRF 2 classes, the
J/109’s stood out as a close-racing group. Don and Nick
Filipelli’s Caminos came in fourth
in PHRF 2 and has bragging rights as the top J/109. Caminos used standard J/109 CDP sails, and raced with North Sails’ Chris Buncke of the Long Island loft. Don and crew had nothing but praise for the speed and versatility from their North Sails. “Right out of the box these sails showed excellent fit, excellent durability and most important fast, easily dialed in shapes, which are very adjustable over the entire wind range.” He continues, “Job well done! It was a wonderful feeling to end a week of racing on such a high note.”
Job well done to Caminos in Key West. Keep up the good work!
North Sails-equipped J/109s did great all across the USA in 2007. However, the biggest fleet is still in England. There, North-powered J/109s placed 1st-3rd at Cowes Race Week, and 1st-7th at the National Championship. Ten of the top eleven boats used the standard CDP class sails.
| Here are some changes to the J-109 CDP program for 2008: | |
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The 3DL class sails all have improved Carbon/Aramid yarn layouts. |
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The class 108m2 Heavy Air spinnaker has been refined and offered as a new product. |
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We are introducing a new 145% genoa for PHRF/ IRC racing. This sail is a direct development from the English class genoa that dominated the National Championships. |
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Refined Tuning Guide - coming soon! |
The North Sails Class Development Program (CDP) has led the pack in J/109 sail development since the first boat was launched in the United States. North Sails is committed to constantly refining our sail shapes, materials and tuning to ensure our clients have the fastest sails out there.
The CDP brings you all the best tools to improve
your boat, sails and crew. We have a proven track record of performance,
and look we forward to showing you why. No matter where you stand in the
fleet, the Class Development Program can help you get those extra points
that make the difference.
Jack
Orr is the J/109 Class Leader for North Sails' Class Development Program
(CDP). He has all the info to help you go faster and have more fun on
your J/109. Browse through the CDP site and feel free to contact Jack
with any questions from tuning to class rules and everything in between.
He can also help you find the J/109 expert nearest you, so contact
Jack today!
