Summer - J/22 Class Website
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Summer - J/22 Class Website
United States J/22 Class Association Welcome to the Show J/22 North American Championship Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship September 29-October 2 October 7-10 S u m m e r 2 0 0 9 • V o l u m e 8 • I s s u e 3 2009 Race Results World Championship - 2nd, 3rd, 4th KPMG International Reg. - 1st Southwest Circuit Austin - 1st, 2nd Commodores Cup - 1st HYC Elissa Regatta - 1st Southwest Circuit Dallas - 1st LYC Shoe Regatta - 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th St. Pete NOOD - 2nd, 3rd HYC Leukemia Cup - 2nd, 3rd GYA Championships - 2nd, 3rd Midwinter’s - 5th Quantum introduces the fastest in a long line of fast J 22 sails. THE NEW V SERIES. Quantum’s testing started this past winter with one goal in mind: to improve the already fast J-22 designs. The V Series utilizes Quantum’s newest “iQ Technology” to refine shapes while matching sails, rig and hull. In addition, Quantum had some of the best J 22 sailors in the world test the new sails; all resulting in a sail that has a wider groove, is easier to trim and flat out faster. Everything that you come to expect from Quantum Sails. 15% Discount when ordered before October 15 For quotes, service or information on sailing, call Quantum direct: 1-888-QSDG-889 Call now to get your sails delivered for the North Americans in Dallas or RIWKC in Rochester. Terry Flynn will be at Rush Creek for the Southwest Circuit to deliver your sails and answer any questions. Contact your nearest Quantum Sailmaker or the J 22 Class experts for more information. Terry Flynn 281.474.4168 [email protected] Scott Nixon 410.268.1161 [email protected] Tim Healy 401.849.7700 [email protected] www.quantumsails.com President Kelson Elam Rockwall, TX [email protected] 972-771-3421 1st Vice President Chris Princing Saginaw, MI [email protected] 989-781-2640 2nd Vice President Terry Schertz Reston, VA [email protected] 720-394-9951 Secretary/Treasurer Sandy Adzick Haverford, PA [email protected] 610-642-2232 Chief Measurer Tom Linville Weems, VA [email protected] 804-438-6038 US Technical Committee Chair Lars Hansen Golden Valley, MN [email protected] 763-529-6551 Nominating Committee Chair Joe Gibbs Madison, MS [email protected] 601-856-1086 Executive Secretary Christopher Howell Cleveland, OH [email protected] 440-796-3100 International President Christopher Doyle USA [email protected] International President John Den Engelsman The Netherlands [email protected] Letter from the President By Chris & Julie Howell Kelson is busy with final preparations for the 2009 J/22 North American Championship in Dallas so he asked us to fill in for this edition. Many of you may be reading this on the drive to the great state of Texas where everything is bigger and better. And no doubt the one thing that will be bigger at this year’s NAs will be the fun. As Jeff Progelhof has said, Cleveland may have its corn hole, but Texas has its steers and…beers! The NAs will start with a practice race on Tuesday and afterward Rush Creek Yacht Club will host the competitors briefing and welcome reception with complimentary food, beer and wine and an informal Texas Hold ‘em Poker tournament. After racing Wednesday, we will have a chalk talk with the regatta leaders and complimentary beer and wine. It is a free night for dinner which will give all the competitors an opportunity to enjoy the many restaurants and honkytonks nearby. After Thursday’s racing, we will meet on the upper deck of Primo’s, right next to Bass Pro Shop at the north end of the lake for free Mexican food and beverages. After racing Friday, RCYC will serve complimentary beer and wine and Chef Poe is whipping up a fabulous meal as we dole out the awards! Visit the regatta website at www.j22na.com for all the information you’ll need for a last-minute sign up or to follow the action! Class Office P.O. Box 391095 Solon, OH 44139 440-796-3100 [email protected] Newsletter Editor Julie Howell Cleveland, OH International Class Office 12900 Lake Ave., Suite 2001 Lakewood, OH 44107 440-796-3100 [email protected] U n i t e d S t a t e s J / 2 2 3 Rumper Protection for your Rudder By Joe Gibbs My boat hangs on a lift over the water most of the time as many others do. I am near the end of the pier system so I seem to pick up more boat dings from fishing boats and new sailors than others. One day I got a huge ding (gouge), and I was…livid, as anyone else would be if they had paid good money for a great fairing job or spent time doing it themselves. So I went on a mission to find something to protect my rudder’s trailing edge. Barbed wire and small mines were overruled by the JYC harbor committee as they believe this would be too aggressive. So I went to Walmart and purchased a toy pool noodle for $2. I also bought some small line to attach it. The key here is to buy the noodle with a hole through the center of it. Use a sharp knife or razor and slice straight down one side of the noodle to the center hole to split the noodle open. Don’t worry if you aren’t exactly straight with your cut, it will work anyway. Now punch a couple of holes between the back edge of the center hole and the new aft edge of the Rumper to thread the line through. You’ll need two pieces of line about 18-24” long for this. Punch one through up high above the waterline on the rudder near the head, and one down low to hold the bottom part of the Rumper. To attach, first slide the Rumper onto the top of the trailing edge of the rudder. Tie the first line (at the bottom of the Rumper) around the rudder blade loosely so it can slide down. Now get your tiller extension. As you push the Rumper down the trailing edge, it will try to slide off. Use the grip end of the tiller extension to lightly tap the Rumper back in place and keep sliding it down until you reach the bottom of the rudder. (This is really easier than it sounds.) Tie off the top of the Rumper to the rudder head, and you’re done. Tips: • • • • Make sure the rudder is out of the water when installing and removing. The Rumper is really buoyant. After you have positioned the line in the Rumper, tie small stopper knots on either side of the Rumper to make it difficult for “boat guests” to pull out the line—or you’ll have to re-thread. When removing, untie the top line first. Then just push the whole Rumper off the bottom of the rudder. Use the tiller extension to help push down the line at the bottom as it will try to bind. No need to have crew hold you by your feet while you untie it. If the boat feels sluggish on the first beat, make sure you have removed the Rumper. Mark Your Calendar for the 2010 J/22 Midwinter Championship Southern Yacht Club and Fleet 46 in New Orleans, LA are excited to host the 2010 J/22 Midwinter Championship from March 11–14. The last time the Midwinters were held at Southern (in 2007), the club had not yet begun its rebuild after being destroyed by fire during Hurricane Katrina. The club operated out of temporary modular buildings (i.e., trailers) for over three years, and is proud to announce that its new clubhouse is in operation and is fabulous! The new Southern Yacht Club shines on the shore of Lake Pontchartrain The turnout at Southern for the Midwinters is usually strong—averaging 64 boats for the five years spanning 2000-2004. in advance, but in all likelihood there will be a little of everything over the course of the regatta. If the breeze does kick up, a short chop can develop very quickly, testing gear and seamanship. Southern Yacht Club is located on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain, forming the northern border of the city. The lake is 24 miles in diameter, and is relatively shallow at 14’. The winds in March are governed by the timing of fronts that pass through. It is hard to predict whether the breeze will be light or heavy more than a few days Contact Dwight LeBlanc ([email protected]) or Peter Gambel ([email protected]) if you have any questions. For further details, check out www.southernyachtclub.org for information on the club and New Orleans. U n i t e d S t a t e s J / 2 2 5 Rochester Yacht Club Gears Up to Host the 2009 Every two years, women sailors from around the world set sail to the Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship hoping to stake a claim on one of sailing’s most revered trophies, and to see their names alongside the sport’s top competitors. As one of the longest running women’s one-design regattas, the Rolex IWKC—or simply ‘The Rolex’, as alumnae call it—holds a special place in the hearts of many sailors. Since its founding in 1985, just two years after the introduction of the J/22, the regatta has hosted over 2,400 sailors from 23 countries, and has been credited with advancing the overall level of women’s competitive sailing and encouraging more participation in the sport. “The Rolex IWKC holds a special place in sailors’ hearts because it is an all women’s event,” continued Beadling. “The memories and friendships usually go far beyond the event itself. Recognizing women sailors in a highly maledominated sport is really exciting. It gives us a chance to meet and sail against women skippers at all levels. Where else could a fairly new sailor compete against Anna (Tunnicliffe), Sally (Barkow) or Cory Sertl?” The 2009 Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship will be held at Rochester Yacht Club (RYC), October 7-10, with racing on the Genesee River and Lake Ontario. Lead by Regatta Chair Anne Beadling, a Rolex IWKC competitor in 2005, the organizing committee and volunteer team—now over 50 members and growing—has planned for over 40 international teams. In fact, J/22 Class stalwart and two-time Rolex IWKC champion Cory Sertl is not only competing in this year’s regatta, but also was instrumental in bringing the regatta to RYC. “The Rochester Yacht Club membership has always had an interest in hosting the Rolex Women’s Keelboat,” said Sertl. “In fact, Helen Ingerson from RYC is credited, along with Ann Connor of Newport, with creating the concept of an international regatta specifically for women. It is in her honor that we made the bid and accepted it. We look forward to welcoming sailors, their families and supporters to Rochester and carrying on the tradition of this tremendous regatta.” “Sailors can expect fantastic sailing conditions,” said Beadling, who frequently competes in the local Rochester Fleet #55. “Fall is beautiful in upstate New York, and Lake Ontario in October is a sailor’s dream.” Those who competed in the 2008 J/22 World Championship, held at RYC, might remember Beadling as treasurer/secretary and project manager on the organizing committee. The biennial regatta, part of US Sailing’s adult championship series and celebrating its 13th anniversary of offering women of all ages and abilities the opportunity for top-level competition, is expected to attract competitors from across the United States and abroad. Teams registered include Olympian Carol Cronin and Olympic Gold Medalist Anna Tunnicliffe. 6 U n i t e d S t a t e s J / 2 2 Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship Those young sailors looking to take the “next step” to keelboat sailing will participate in the Next Step to Rolex Program, which was established in 1997 as a companion program to the Rolex IWKC. Scheduled for October 2-4, the three-day clinic gives junior sailors exposure to a highlevel international championship, and helps them make the transition from dinghy to keelboat sailing. Tunnicliffe will be the featured speaker. The Notice of Race and additional information including team bios, results and more can be found on the official event website: www.riwkc.com. Through a special arrangement with US Sailing, Kattack will provide “live tracking” of the racing, which will be viewable through the event website. The 11-race Rolex IWKC series features evening social activities and culminates with the traditional Rolex gala and awards presentation where a Rolex timepiece will be awarded to the winning boat’s skipper. U n i t e d S t a t e s J / 2 2 7 J22 2010 World Championships 26 June – 3 Join Us for an Unforgetta What can you expect from Sailing? • • • • • We will be sailing at the North Sea which will offer a great challenge considering the combination of – possible – strong winds and currents plus beautiful weather in June/ July There will be a competitive field with big names from various countries We are expecting a large number of – approx 80! – participating J22’s The races will be supervised by an experienced and professional committee The location is the brand new Regatta Center Scheveningen which also facilitates the International Dutch Sailing headquarters of the Dutch Olympic Sailing Team 201 What can you expect from S • • • • • • • Lots of informal parties on brand new International Re fessional facilities Dutch Beers, outside and i Dutch Cheese Fries with Mayonnaise! BBQ’s Excellent DJ’s and Music And a lot more sociability programme June 26 Arrival, Registration & Measurement June 27 Arrival, Registration & Measurement June 28 Practice Races June 29 Races June 30 Races July 1 Races July 2 Races July 3 Races & Price Giving Ceremony U n i t e d S t a t e s J / 2 2 8www.j22.nl/worlds Some items in this brochure are still provisiona 3 July 2010 Scheveningen – the Netherlands able Triple-SSS Experience 10 What can you expect from Scheveningen? • • • • • • Scheveningen is one of the largest and nicest seaside resorts in the Netherlands Scheveningen offers lots of bars, restaurants and dancing. Scheveningen is centrally located near The Hague, a beautiful old city offering plenty of cultural possibilities Scheveningen offers an excess of hotels, apartments and camping areas near the beach Scheveningen is only 45 minutes from Amsterdam by car or train This is an ideal opportunity to combine the World Championships with a fun and unforgettable holiday in the Netherlands Social Activities? n the quay and around this Regatta Centre with all its pro- in the cozy Sailing Bar al and might be subject of change (june 2009) photos: background: Joost Smit left: Linda de Vries Rijkuiter middle: Floris Toetenel right: Google Earth A BAD DAY IN A J22 9 BEATS A GOOD DAY AT WORK! U n i t e d S t a t e s J / 2 2 C. Thomas Clagett Jr. Memorial Regatta Day 1 – The first of three days of racing in the seventh annual C. Thomas Clagett Jr. Memorial Regatta, taking place out of Sail Newport, Rhode Island’s public sailing center, saw all four fleets of sailors with disabilities complete four races on Narragansett Bay. Race one was sailed in a dying northerly that faded out and switched direction, forcing several classes to abandon their second race and wait for the wind to settle. Although the southerly breeze managed to fill by 13:00, it never got above eight knots over the rest of the afternoon. nister (Miami) posted finishes of 2-1-3-2, while 2008 Blind Sailing National Champions Sengil Inkiala (Waltham, MA), Nancy Jodoin (Newton, MA) and Ken Legler (Reading, MA) with Naomi Shwom (Sharon, MA) went 1-2-2-3. All three teams have eight points. Speaking to the sailors, noted sailor Gary Jobson remarked that The Clagett was “more about what you learn, than what the results are.” However, as evident from the three-way tie for first place in the J/22 Class being raced by the visually impaired sailors, it’s hard to squash competitive instincts. Racing for the 2009 U.S. Blind Sailing National Championship title, Mitsuhiro Iwamoto (San Diego, CA) and Glenn Boivan (Saugus, MA) with Peter Frisch (Swampscott, MA) and Lyn Comfort (Newport, RI) turned in a 3-3-1-1 to take the lead spot in the fleet. The 2006 IFDS Blind Sailing World Champions JP Creignou (St. Petersburg, FL) and Jan Bartleson (Miami, FL), racing with sighted guides Diane Fowler (St. Petersburg) and David Ban- Day 2 – The visually impaired sailors in Sail Newport’s fleet of J/22s completed four races. A drop race, now that each fleet has completed a seventh race, has factored into the scoring and has had impact in the J/22 fleet. After starting the day in a three-way tie for first, Inkiala, Jodoin and Legler, with Shwom, a member of the Sharon High School Sailing Team, won the last two races of the day to jump to the top of the overall standings. Defending champion Inkiala commented that there is less closequarter sailing in light shifty conditions making racing more about strategy, adding that the three-way tie means that the pressure is on. “And when the pressure is on, people make mistakes.” They hold a two-point lead over Creignou and Bartleson, racing with sighted guides Fowler and Bannister, who started the day with a win of the first race. Creignou then displayed remarkable fortitude Stem to Stern New Boats Fairing Optimization Rigging 225 Alexander Road www.waterlinesystems.com 401-862-1661 Dunes 10 U n i t e d S t a t e s J / 2 2 Portsmouth, RI 02871 [email protected] 716-531-6088 Will Used Boats Repairs Spars All Parts by Jan Harley Cover up when a smack from the boom resulted in a serious cut to his upper lip. A determined Creignou alerted the race committee to the problem, finished the race–in fifth–and then sought medical attention. They finished 4-2 in the subsequent races and are second overall with 15 points. Creignou’s trip to the hospital resulted in seven stitches, but he was back under the regatta tent in time to hear local sailing icon Jerry Kirby (Newport, RI) talk to the competitors about his participation in the recent Volvo Ocean Race. Ryck Lent (Waltham, MA) and Mark Bos (Gloucester, MA) with Mike Dinning (Natick, MA) and David Gilman (Sharon, MA)–another member of the Sharon High School Sailing Team–moved from fourth to third overall with consistent finishes of 2-2-2-3 for 23 points. In addition to a Class win for The Clagett, the 2009 U.S. Blind Sailing National Championship title is on the line for these competitors. High Quality J22 Covers Keel Cover w Rudder Cover w Tiller Cover Boom Tent Cover w Mast Cover To order: www.OneDesign.com/covers Day 3 – When the competitors left the dock for the third and final day of racing at the C. Thomas Clagett Jr. Memorial Regatta, they did so in a beautiful crisp 12 knot northerly that unfortunately died off over the course of the morning. NORTH COVERS While the total absence of breeze ultimately forced the last races to be abandoned for the J/22 class, all the competing fleets sailed a ten-race series, except for the J/22s who sailed 11, and the day ended with the standings unchanged as the fleet leaders prevailed to claim the top prizes. Making the Fun Last Longer SAFE Racing in Sail Newport’s fleet of J/22s, 2008 Blind Sailing National Champions Inkiala, Jodoin and Legler, with Shwom, added two more bullets to their scoreline to successfully defend their title. The 2006 IFDS Blind Sailing World Champions Creignou and Bartleson, racing with sighted guides Fowler and Bannister, were awarded the silver for second overall. Lent and Bos with O’Neill and Gilman added an OCS in the final race of the series, to their 3-2 from earlier in the day, to hang on to third place overall for the bronze. “We were over early in the first race today,” said Inkiala, “but we came back and re-started, were last on the first leg, but worked our way back to finish second. And then we won the last two races of the day.” For Inkiala, who sails with the Carroll Center’s SailBlind program, as does Lent, this is the sixth Blind Sailing National title he has won since 1999. From the massage therapists who volunteered their time to work on the competitors’ tired muscles each day after racing, to the donated fruit from an area farm, to the clamboil sponsored and prepared by a local family, the local support for The Claggett is remarkable. “It’s a community effort,” said event founder Judy McLennan. “In this economy, to have businesses and individuals on Aquidneck Island coming together in this way is really, really wonderful.” For full results, visit http://www.ussailing.net/Clagett/. • • • • • • • • • • • • and Sound Protects bottoms Chemical and solvent resistant Extremely durable Will not rot Does not hold moisture against boat U.V. resistant Saves time and money Includes stainless steel mounting hardware Non marking Non scratching Fits most existing stands and trailers Easy to install ATLAS BOAT PAD Atlas Boat Pad P.O. Box 515 Sturbridge, MA 01566 1-508-347-8212 www.atlasboatpad.com [email protected] U n i t e d S t a t e s J / 2 2 11 Consistency Leads Todd to J/22 Title Annapolis skipper wins Mid-Atlantic crown By Bill Wagner, The Capital Skipper Jeff Todd showed the most consistency in extremely light winds and captured the J/22 Mid-Atlantic Championship, held in August at Severn Sailing Association. A Naval Academy entry skippered by Midshipman Jason Carmunati posted two bullets and was leading the regatta going into the final race. However, the Navy team was over the starting line early in Race 4 and wound up placing 14th in the 19-boat fleet. Todd placed second in two of four races and overcame an eighth in finishing one point ahead of fellow Annapolis skipper Alon Finkelstein. Chris Ryan (trimmer) and Mark Hempstead (foredeck) crewed for Todd, who garnered the Mid-Atlantic title for the second straight year. Principal race officer Joe Frieble held the fleet onshore until 1 p.m. on Saturday until a five-knot breeze on the Severn River allowed for two races to be completed. It was a similar story on Sunday with the fleet waiting until noon for a 7-9 knot sea breeze to fill. “Minus that one bad race, we were consistent. We were able to find what little breeze was out there,” Todd said. The Mid-Atlantic crown continued a solid season for Todd, who placed second at the J/22 Midwinter Championship and second at the Annapolis NOOD. Todd literally went down to the wire to win the regatta, passing several boats toward the end of the fourth and final race to place second. “That was the only five-leg course of the entire event and that helped because we were able to pick off a couple boats on the last windward leg,” Todd said. Top 5 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Jeffrey Todd (15 points) Alon Finkelstein (16) Collin Linehan (17) Julie Sitzmann (20) Jason Carmunati (22) Mid-Atl 12 U n i t e d S t a t e s J / 2 2 Competitor’s View of the J/22 Mid-Atlantics By Alon Finkleston A good turn-out of J/22 were greeted with some typical mid-summer Chesapeake Bay conditions—it was hot, humid and there wasn’t a lot of breeze. However, Severn Sailing Association’s stellar Race Committee, led by PRO Joe Frieble, did a great job minimizing any on-the-water waiting around, while maximizing the wind that we did have. Races were held off Bembi Beach, in the same location as Thursday night races, which thankfully meant we didn’t have to sail many miles out to the race course. Two races were held on Saturday in a 6-knot Bembi Beach southerly thermal. The Navy J/22, skippered by midshipman Jason Carmunati took the bullet in race one, with Julie Sitzmann, gearing up for the women’s Rolex, winning race two. Jeff Todd was the most consistent racer, and held the overnight lead with a 3-2 score line. A great keg and grilled salmon dinner party was enjoyed on Saturday night at the SSA clubhouse. On Sunday the RC again postponed on-shore for a while until a nice southerly sea breeze started building around noon. By the time racing started just after 1pm, the seabreeze had built to around 10 knots making for some great action in the final two races to decide the championship. Carmunati won the third race of the regatta, and thus had it all to lose going into the final race. However there were still four other boats in contention for victory including Todd, Sitzmann, Colin Linehan and me. In the final race, the Navy boat was over early and by the time they re-started, they were out of contention. Sitzmann also had a bad start and couldn’t recover. Linehan had the best start of the contenders and was dueling for the race lead, with Todd and I not too far behind. Going up the final beat, it was all to play for between these three boats. Eventually Todd found the crucial final windshift, passed three boats who had over-stood on the starboard tack layline and in the process took the overall regatta victory. Thanks to everyone who made it out! Full results are posted at http://www.severnsailing.org/results/2009/816j22.shtml. lantics U n i t e d S t a t e s J / 2 2 13 C a l e n d a r September 26-27 Lake George Open at the Lake George Club, Diamond Point, NY March 11-14, 2010 J/22 Midwinter Championship at Southern YC, New Orleans, LA September 29-October 2 J/22 North American Championship at Rush Creek YC, Heath, TX June 26-July 3, 2010 J/22 World Championship at Scheveningen, The Netherlands October 7-10 Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship at Rochester YC, Rochester, NY August 18-21, 2010 J/22 North American Championship at Buffalo YC, Buffalo, NY October 10-11 Halloween Regatta at Augusta YC, Augusta, GA October 17-18 EYC Fall One-Design at Eastport YC, Annapolis, MD October 24-25 Equalizer Regatta at Percy Priest YC, Nashville, TN November 7 AYC/SSA J/22 Fleet Championship at Severn Sailing Assoc., Annapolis, MD November 21 Turkey Bowl at Eastport YC, Annapolis, MD Gold Sponsors Gold Sponsors have contributed $100 to the U.S. Class Award & Sports Saginaw, MI Conor Hawkins Cleveland, OH Christopher Doyle Kenmore, NY Christopher Howell Lakewood, OH William Harshman Stone Mountain, GA Stephen Paidosh Orono, MN Nick Turney Cleveland, OH 14 U n i t e d S t a t e s J / 2 2 Excellence in Performance Partners™ Jackson, MS Tom Linville Weems, VA Chris Wientjes Metairie, LA Commander Todd Hiller is a mobilized Naval Reservist serving with the Expeditionary Combat Readiness Center (ECRC) stationed at the Ft. 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