Greg Fisher of Annapolis, MD prevailed over 103 other J/22 teams from around the globe at the J/22 World Championship in Rochester, NY. Sailing with wife JoAnn, Jeff Eiber and Sarah Paisley, Fisher finished the 10 races 17 points ahead of Anthony Kotoun of the Virgin Islands in second place and 30 points ahead of Phil Wehrheim of
What is the recommended crew position on a J22? I normally sail with 2 other persons (about 470 pounds total crew weight, 310 pounds in the rail) in 12-15 knots of wind (sometimes in 15-18 knots) and moderate chop.
Hello, I’m trying to figure out how to rig the spinnaker (I’ve never flown one before) and I’d like to ask for some help.
I understand that the spinnaker sheets (and guy) are supposed to first go through a twing block, then aft to a block near the stern and then forward to a block around the front of the cockpit and then cleated. However, I’m having trouble with the twing block part. Here are some photos of the part of the deck next to the chainplate:
http://www.flickr.com/gp/62255641@N00/E2hwx8
Each photo can be expanded for more clarity if you click on “All Sizes”. As you can see, there is a cheek block, followed by a cam cleat, followed by a standing block. Then, on the side of the cabin, there is a cheek block followed by a cam cleat (I removed this temporarily).
I’m wondering if these cleats and blocks are the components for the twing block, and if so, how it’s supposed to get rigged up.
Thanks for the help.
Anyone know when these events will be held next year? Website still says tbd.
4.2 Entries shall reach the regatta secretary no later than Monday August 11 2008.
I think my class jib may be a bit blown out. On a fairly light day, I have to move the jib fairlead all the way forward to keep the upper portion of the leech in line with the lower portion (hope that makes sense). Anyone have any guidelines for determining whether it’s time to replace it? I’m just an occasional casual racer on a lake.
Looking for crew for a competitive program. Drop me a line @ goller@arrowgrinding.com
Thanks, John.
If you are interested in purchasing a brand new set of J22 sails including a spinnaker, jib, and main that will only be used for the 2008 J22 Worlds this year in Rochester, NY please email j22sails4sale@yahoo.com for the details. These sails will have minimal use and be priced at a huge discount relative to a new cost of sails.
Donate Your Old Sails at J22 Worlds!
Sails for Sustenance (SFS) is a Miami-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to recycling sails donated in the U.S. by providing them to subsistence fishermen of Haiti. The fishermen build their own boats and and forced to outfit them with make-shift sails (often scraps of discarded rice and flour bags pieced together). The donated sails require far less maintenance than those they replace, and allow fishermen to more easily reach speeds critical to trawling for certain fish species. Since 2006 over ninety sails have been donated.
Help out SFS at J22 Worlds by stopping by our collection tent. We gladly accept contributions of sails, scrap sail material, sail repair kits (needles, thread, etc.), and monetary donations. Contributions, both in-kind and monetary, are tax-deductible.
For more information, visit www.sailsforsustenance.org or contact Ainsley Thomson (ainsley.thomson@mac.com ) or Julia Gardner (cgjgardner@aol.com )
Man what a great event. I hope I can go next year. Congrats to Kevin Doyle on the win over 49 boats! We should have a write up for the front page of the website. Anyone?