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[Cape Breton Wind Talker]

After a couple years hiatus the J29 North American Championship is going to be contested for again! From August 10 - 12, 2012 Lunenburg Yacht Club will be the host venue for the Halifax BMW J29 North American Championship.

While in the area don't just visit Atlantic Canada for the J29 North Americans. Just a few hours away, three days later Chester Race Week, Canada's largest keelboat regatta will begin. With these two premier events slated for August, Atlantic Canada promises to deliver some of the best J29 sailing in years.

A strong local fleet guarantees participation for these 2 events will be in the double digits. Get your boats and crews together and lets see if we can get 20 boats on the line. If you are thinking about attending we would love to hear from you.

More information on the event can be obtained from the regatta website (http://j29northamerican2012.com), the Atlantic J/Class Website (http://atlanticj.wordpress.com), or the Lunenburg Yacht Club Website (www.lyc.ns.ca).

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After a couple years hiatus the J29 North American Championship is going to be contested for again! From August 10 - 12, 2012 Lunenburg Yacht Club will be the host venue for the Halifax BMW J29 North American Championship.

While in the area don't just visit Atlantic Canada for the J29 North Americans. Just a few hours away, three days later Chester Race Week, Canada's largest keelboat regatta will begin. With these two premier events slated for August, Atlantic Canada promises to deliver some of the best J29 sailing in years.

A strong local fleet guarantees participation for these 2 events will be in the double digits. Get your boats and crews together and lets see if we can get 20 boats on the line. If you are thinking about attending we would love to hear from you.

More information on the event can be obtained from the regatta website ( http://j29northamerican2012.com), the Atlantic J/Class Website ( http://atlanticj.wordpress.com), or the Lunenburg Yacht Club Website (www.lyc.ns.ca).

I saw Jim yesterday, Satisfaction is in.

[C-Rock]

Should be a great event, that's a 3500 mile round trip for me. Need borrow/rent a trailer about $1500.00 in gas if gas is $3.70/gal and if I get 8 mpg with my F 250. All of a sudden with hotels and food it just turned into $4500.00 regatta. I'm out.

Cliff

[condor]

Any charters?

[C-Rock]

Why is this not posted on the class web site?

C-Rock

[clamslapper]

Why is this not posted on the class web site?

C-Rock

J29 ?class?

[C-Rock]

Yea I know Frac, inboard, outboard, masthead, inboard, outboard but it's all we got.

C-Rock

[Cape Breton Wind Talker]

Why is this not posted on the class web site?

C-Rock

Its on the front page of the J boats website (www.jboats.com) under J news and updates and is on the Atlantic J29 Class website.

[Cape Breton Wind Talker]

Any charters?

I'll get back to you on this one.

[C-Rock]

You might be getting some more input if it was on the class web site seems like no other J 29's drivers are chiming in here but me.

C-Rock

[Green Bastard]

You might be getting some more input if it was on the class web site seems like no other J 29's drivers are chiming in here but me.

C-Rock

Hey C-Rock.

I'm on the organizing committee for the J/29 North American's. Appologies for not getting information up on the J/29 Class website yet. We've been trying to get a hold of Bob Dymond (webguy@j29class.net) to get our information up on the Class website but haven't been able to get a response from him. Do you have any other contact information for Bob?

We have created a regatta website (http://j29northamerican2012.com/) which includes the NOR and other essential info. The Atlantic J/29 Class website also has good information about our local fleet (http://atlanticj.wordpress.com/).

Until we can get some info up on the J/29 Class website, please pass along the regatta info to as many J/29 owners as you can. We're planning to send out invitations to US J/29 owners this weekend via the email addresses on the website.

Regarding the masthead/frac/inboard/outboard issues - we're just going to race straight up for this event and let the chips fall where they may. Our standard boat in Atlantic Canada is a frac - outboard. We just want to bring together as many boats as possible for a great week of racing....Chester Race Week, Canada's largest keelboat regatta immediately follows this event and the J/29s will have the largest one design fleet.

Cheers!!

[Green Bastard]

Any charters?

I'll get back to you on this one.

Hey Condor,

The organizing committee is looking around for some Charters. Stay tuned to the regatta website for information about this. We are setting up a crew and charter forum for people to connect through on the website. (http://j29northamerican2012.com/)

Cheers!

[C-Rock]

I copied and pasted all the info to the class web site in the regatta section. Hopefully it will get picked up and put on the front page.

C-Rock

[DoRag]

Why is all this not posted on the class website?

[Green Bastard]

I copied and pasted all the info to the class web site in the regatta section. Hopefully it will get picked up and put on the front page.

C-Rock

Thanks C-Rock. I can't even register to get into the forums on the J/29 Class website until I hear back from Bob Dymond with my registration info. If anyone has contact information for him, kindly pass it along to me.

[Green Bastard]

We're looking forward to the fasted J/29 in the world, Hustler dishing out a can of Long Island whoop-ass to the lowly Atlantic J/29 fleet - right Espo!
J/29 Scotch Mist IV isn't used to seeing sterns....they're more used to other boats seeing the rum bottles duct taped to their pushpit....should be an interesting event!

[Left Hook]

We're looking forward to the fasted J/29 in the world, Hustler dishing out a can of Long Island whoop-ass to the lowly Atlantic J/29 fleet - right Espo!
J/29 Scotch Mist IV isn't used to seeing sterns....they're more used to other boats seeing the rum bottles duct taped to their pushpit....should be an interesting event!

Is it confirmed that Espo will make an appearance?

[jesposito]

We're looking forward to the fasted J/29 in the world, Hustler dishing out a can of Long Island whoop-ass to the lowly Atlantic J/29 fleet - right Espo!
J/29 Scotch Mist IV isn't used to seeing sterns....they're more used to other boats seeing the rum bottles duct taped to their pushpit....should be an interesting event!

Is it confirmed that Espo will make an appearance?

No

[Squalamax]

Seefest will be making the trip up to NS this summer. Its already on my schedule.

Nice job on the website and NOR. Should be a fun event.

I wish you NS J29 guys would invest 5K each for travel trailers. We could set up a nice east coast circuit if you guys would just do a little traveling.

[Left Hook]

We're looking forward to the fasted J/29 in the world, Hustler dishing out a can of Long Island whoop-ass to the lowly Atlantic J/29 fleet - right Espo!
J/29 Scotch Mist IV isn't used to seeing sterns....they're more used to other boats seeing the rum bottles duct taped to their pushpit....should be an interesting event!

Is it confirmed that Espo will make an appearance?

No

And let rumors get out that you're scared of losing in a OD fleet (you heard it here first folks)?

You should go, a J/29 North American Championship would look nice on my sailing resume.

[C-Rock]

Trash talk boiling over to two different post, J 29 Nationals are along ways off.

LOVE IT. Will this be on ESPN? Will there be charter boats to watch from?

C-Rock

[Green Bastard]

Seefest will be making the trip up to NS this summer. Its already on my schedule.

Nice job on the website and NOR. Should be a fun event.

I wish you NS J29 guys would invest 5K each for travel trailers. We could set up a nice east coast circuit if you guys would just do a little traveling.

We've got trailers and we travel in our region regularly. The top guys are looking to do some further travelling next year....We were just contacted by Block Island Race Week about hosting the 2013 J/29 North American's. More on this later when we work out a few details.

[Green Bastard]

Trash talk boiling over to two different post, J 29 Nationals are along ways off.

LOVE IT. Will this be on ESPN? Will there be charter boats to watch from?

C-Rock

Whatever you want....Edgewater Power Boats are one of the sponsors so there will be plenty of these things running around for spectators to hop on. Someone should let Mr. Clean know that Mount Gay Rum is also on board....with a steady flow of rum in his veins, maybe Clean can be convinced to do an On The Water Anarchy broadcast when Hustler goes down to a frac J/29 with liquor bottles taped to the rail.

[MR.CLEAN]

If Espo goes, I'm sailing with him. Right Johnny?

[Green Bastard]

If Espo goes, I'm sailing with him. Right Johnny?

This event and Chester Race Week right after it....Clean, are you sure you want to come? Great sailing, warm water (the igloos have melted by August), plenty of rum and good looking women....you probably wouldn't like it.

[Left Hook]

If Espo goes, I'm sailing with him. Right Johnny?

Why do you think that's the case? Hustler already has a spinnaker trimmer.

[Green Bastard]

If Espo goes, I'm sailing with him. Right Johnny?

Why do you think that's the case? Hustler already has a spinnaker trimmer.

Does it have a snacktician?

[Left Hook]

If Espo goes, I'm sailing with him. Right Johnny?

Why do you think that's the case? Hustler already has a spinnaker trimmer.

Does it have a snacktician?

Yes, ME.

I'm also the resident punching bag.

Edit: I wouldn't trust Clean as the snacktician anyways. He'd get the munchies and eat all the food in between races.

[Squalamax]

Seefest will be making the trip up to NS this summer. Its already on my schedule.

Nice job on the website and NOR. Should be a fun event.

I wish you NS J29 guys would invest 5K each for travel trailers. We could set up a nice east coast circuit if you guys would just do a little traveling.

We've got trailers and we travel in our region regularly. The top guys are looking to do some further travelling next year....We were just contacted by Block Island Race Week about hosting the 2013 J/29 North American's. More on this later when we work out a few details.

I was told that none of the NS boats have travel trailers. I haven't seen ANY NS boats travel out of the NS area? It would be awesome if you guys would come down our way.

Its only 800 miles to Newport(jumping off for Block), 100 bucks to launch and haul at Sail Newport.

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If Espo goes, I'm sailing with him. Right Johnny?

Why do you think that's the case? Hustler already has a spinnaker trimmer.

Does it have a snacktician?

Yes, ME.

I'm also the resident punching bag.

Edit: I wouldn't trust Clean as the snacktician anyways. He'd get the munchies and eat all the food in between races.

Does beer count as munches there? It does here!

[Schock & Awe]

If Espo goes, I'm sailing with him. Right Johnny?

Why do you think that's the case? Hustler already has a spinnaker trimmer.

Does it have a snacktician?

Yes, ME.

I'm also the resident punching bag.

Edit: I wouldn't trust Clean as the snacktician anyways. He'd get the munchies and eat all the food in between races.

If Espo ever let you call tactics that will be the day I go sail with the Starship Enterprise!

Everyone knows the only person crazy enough to call tacktics on Hustler is Espo himself, it cuts down on the amount of yelling. But even then only slightly.

[jesposito]

Seefest will be making the trip up to NS this summer. Its already on my schedule.

Nice job on the website and NOR. Should be a fun event.

I wish you NS J29 guys would invest 5K each for travel trailers. We could set up a nice east coast circuit if you guys would just do a little traveling.

We've got trailers and we travel in our region regularly. The top guys are looking to do some further travelling next year....We were just contacted by Block Island Race Week about hosting the 2013 J/29 North American's. More on this later when we work out a few details.

I've been hearing that for 15 years

[Snaggletooth]

Seefest will be making the trip up to NS this summer. Its already on my schedule.

Nice job on the website and NOR. Should be a fun event.

I wish you NS J29 guys would invest 5K each for travel trailers. We could set up a nice east coast circuit if you guys would just do a little traveling.

We've got trailers and we travel in our region regularly. The top guys are looking to do some further travelling next year....We were just contacted by Block Island Race Week about hosting the 2013 J/29 North American's. More on this later when we work out a few details.

I've been hearing that for 15 years

I thicke you coude maike the NAs a meemingful evente, if you gou thicke howe manny orthere boates woude licke to comeoute an compete!

[Green Bastard]

If Espo goes, I'm sailing with him. Right Johnny?

Why do you think that's the case? Hustler already has a spinnaker trimmer.

Does it have a snacktician?

Yes, ME.

I'm also the resident punching bag.

Edit: I wouldn't trust Clean as the snacktician anyways. He'd get the munchies and eat all the food in between races.

Does beer count as munches there? It does here!

Beer, rum, whisky....name your flavour. Betsy told me last year that the food in the Lunenburg Jail was pretty good too!!

[Left Hook]

Betsy told me last year that the food in the Lunenburg Jail was pretty good too!!

Clean will be glad to hear that. He prefers luxury accommodations for when he gets picked up by the fuzz after regatta parties.

[Green Bastard]

Seefest will be making the trip up to NS this summer. Its already on my schedule.

Nice job on the website and NOR. Should be a fun event.

I wish you NS J29 guys would invest 5K each for travel trailers. We could set up a nice east coast circuit if you guys would just do a little traveling.

We've got trailers and we travel in our region regularly. The top guys are looking to do some further travelling next year....We were just contacted by Block Island Race Week about hosting the 2013 J/29 North American's. More on this later when we work out a few details.

I've been hearing that for 15 years

I thicke you coude maike the NAs a meemingful evente, if you gou thicke howe manny orthere boates woude licke to comeoute an compete!

I dunno - how about 20+ boats from 4 Provinces, plus whoever is gracious enough to travel from the US. Would it be any less of an event than the last time the North American Championships were held? We've got major sponsorship (BMW, North Sails, Edgewater Powerboats, The Yacht Shop, Mount Gay Rum) and a world class PRO (Andreas Josenhans) on board already....should be fun!!

[Green Bastard]

Betsy told me last year that the food in the Lunenburg Jail was pretty good too!!

Clean will be glad to hear that. He prefers luxury accommodations for when he gets picked up by the fuzz after regatta parties.

According to Betsy it's better accommodations than the bilge of a J/29 - with a hot breakfast included....Sweet!!!

[Left Hook]

Seefest will be making the trip up to NS this summer. Its already on my schedule.

Nice job on the website and NOR. Should be a fun event.

I wish you NS J29 guys would invest 5K each for travel trailers. We could set up a nice east coast circuit if you guys would just do a little traveling.

We've got trailers and we travel in our region regularly. The top guys are looking to do some further travelling next year....We were just contacted by Block Island Race Week about hosting the 2013 J/29 North American's. More on this later when we work out a few details.

I've been hearing that for 15 years

I thicke you coude maike the NAs a meemingful evente, if you gou thicke howe manny orthere boates woude licke to comeoute an compete!

I dunno - how about 20+ boats from 4 Provinces, plus whoever is gracious enough to travel from the US. Would it be any less of an event than the last time the North American Championships were held? We've got major sponsorship (BMW, North Sails, Edgewater Powerboats, The Yacht Shop, Mount Gay Rum) and a world class PRO (Andreas Josenhans) on board already....should be fun!!

Can you confirm 20+ boats?

Edit: Also, what are the typical wind conditions in the area for that time of year? Is it frequently over 8-9 knots?

[Green Bastard]

Also, what are the typical wind conditions in the area for that time of year? Is it frequently over 8-9 knots?
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Wind Data was collected in preparation for the 2011 Canadian Optimist Championships hosted by Lunenburg Yacht Club.

-Southwest winds are most common as an afternoon seabreeze. Northwest winds are second most common and occur as a cold front after the passing of adverse weather;

-The weather stats are for the second half of August using 5 years of Lunenburg Harbour data for 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Winds are slightly stronger at the racing venue outside the harbour. Temperatures are in degrees Celcius, windspeeds are in knots;

Average temp

20.5

Hottest

30.7

Coldest

12.5

Average wind

11.3

Strongest

30.2

Lightest

0

Total Days

85

Days not exceeding 7 knots/2hrs

6

Days over 10 kts

76

Days over 15 kts

39

Days over 20 kts

11

Days over 25 kts

1

[Green Bastard]

Can you confirm 20+ boats?

We have 15 very active J/29's in Atlantic Canada, plus another 15 or so fence sitters who participate depending on how the mood strikes them. With the North American Championship trophy, sponsorship, promotion, a great PRO and Chester Race Week immediately following, we will get 20 Atlantic Canadian boats.

[jesposito]

If you promise me 3 days of 20+, I'll be there

[Green Bastard]

If you promise me 3 days of 20+, I'll be there

There will be 7 days of 20+ boats, J/29 North Americans and Chester Race Week....as for 3 days of 20+ knots, start praying for a Nor'easter! Afternoon seabreezes typically settle in around 15 knots SW.

[jesposito]

We're looking forward to the fasted J/29 in the world, Hustler dishing out a can of Long Island whoop-ass to the lowly Atlantic J/29 fleet - right Espo!
J/29 Scotch Mist IV isn't used to seeing sterns....they're more used to other boats seeing the rum bottles duct taped to their pushpit....should be an interesting event!

Is it confirmed that Espo will make an appearance?

No

And let rumors get out that you're scared of losing in a OD fleet (you heard it here first folks)?

You should go, a J/29 North American Championship would look nice on my sailing resume.

What's funny is for someone that has not committed to anything on my schedule for 2012, wants to sail Na's.
Tell me which regular I should put off the boat?

[Green Bastard]

We're looking forward to the fasted J/29 in the world, Hustler dishing out a can of Long Island whoop-ass to the lowly Atlantic J/29 fleet - right Espo!
J/29 Scotch Mist IV isn't used to seeing sterns....they're more used to other boats seeing the rum bottles duct taped to their pushpit....should be an interesting event!

Is it confirmed that Espo will make an appearance?

No

And let rumors get out that you're scared of losing in a OD fleet (you heard it here first folks)?

You should go, a J/29 North American Championship would look nice on my sailing resume.

What's funny is for someone that has not committed to anything on my schedule for 2012, wants to sail Na's.
Tell me which regular I should put off the boat?

The one who brings the least amount of beer...

[jesposito]

If you promise me 3 days of 20+, I'll be there

There will be 7 days of 20+ boats, J/29 North Americans and Chester Race Week....as for 3 days of 20+ knots, start praying for a Nor'easter! Afternoon seabreezes typically settle in around 15 knots SW.

15 knots should be enough to polish everyone off

[Snaggletooth]

We're looking forward to the fasted J/29 in the world, Hustler dishing out a can of Long Island whoop-ass to the lowly Atlantic J/29 fleet - right Espo!
J/29 Scotch Mist IV isn't used to seeing sterns....they're more used to other boats seeing the rum bottles duct taped to their pushpit....should be an interesting event!

Is it confirmed that Espo will make an appearance?

No

And let rumors get out that you're scared of losing in a OD fleet (you heard it here first folks)?

You should go, a J/29 North American Championship would look nice on my sailing resume.

What's funny is for someone that has not committed to anything on my schedule for 2012, wants to sail Na's.
Tell me which regular I should put off the boat?

Half all regs sined up foure NAs???

[Squalamax]

If you promise me 3 days of 20+, I'll be there

There will be 7 days of 20+ boats, J/29 North Americans and Chester Race Week....as for 3 days of 20+ knots, start praying for a Nor'easter! Afternoon seabreezes typically settle in around 15 knots SW.

15 knots should be enough to polish everyone off

This time there's one throwout, so you won't "blow it" like in 2007! I suggest you get a VHF that everyone can hear just in case.

['moondance44]

We're looking forward to the fasted J/29 in the world, Hustler dishing out a can of Long Island whoop-ass to the lowly Atlantic J/29 fleet - right Espo!
J/29 Scotch Mist IV isn't used to seeing sterns....they're more used to other boats seeing the rum bottles duct taped to their pushpit....should be an interesting event!

Is it confirmed that Espo will make an appearance?

No

And let rumors get out that you're scared of losing in a OD fleet (you heard it here first folks)?

You should go, a J/29 North American Championship would look nice on my sailing resume.

What's funny is for someone that has not committed to anything on my schedule for 2012, wants to sail Na's.
Tell me which regular I should put off the boat?

Dont the Yankees give the locker room attendant a ring when they win the world series?

[Imsission]

NOR says weight limit increased to 1600, but no mention of a weigh in. Will there be a weigh in prior to the event start?

[Green Bastard]

NOR says weight limit increased to 1600, but no mention of a weigh in. Will there be a weigh in prior to the event start?

Possibly - depending on consensus of the participants, the PRO may hold a weigh in. Initial thought was making the skipper responsible for the legal weight of his/her crew, enforceable by protest. Losing a weight limit protest would be a harsh penalty resulting in the throw out of that boat's results to date - a sufficient deterrent to a weight limit violation.

We acknowledge the importance of enforcing the weight limit to ensure fairness for boats from away who don't have access to unlimited crew from down the street, as local boats would.

[Kevlar Edge]

If Espo goes, I'm sailing with him. Right Johnny?

Sign me up Espo!!

[jesposito]

NOR says weight limit increased to 1600, but no mention of a weigh in. Will there be a weigh in prior to the event start?

Possibly - depending on consensus of the participants, the PRO may hold a weigh in. Initial thought was making the skipper responsible for the legal weight of his/her crew, enforceable by protest. Losing a weight limit protest would be a harsh penalty resulting in the throw out of that boat's results to date - a sufficient deterrent to a weight limit violation.

We acknowledge the importance of enforcing the weight limit to ensure fairness for boats from away who don't have access to unlimited crew from down the street, as local boats would.

You guys need to establish weather there will be a weigh in or not! Once the regatta starts that's it.
Don't pull the bullshit the J/35s did back in the late 80s. It's up to the skipper, the RC can protest, the top 3 boats each day will be weighed, it's crap either have a weigh in and tell everyone there is one or once the event starts it's done. It will be help to knoe for the boats traveling 1000 plus miles

[jesposito]

If you promise me 3 days of 20+, I'll be there

There will be 7 days of 20+ boats, J/29 North Americans and Chester Race Week....as for 3 days of 20+ knots, start praying for a Nor'easter! Afternoon seabreezes typically settle in around 15 knots SW.

15 knots should be enough to polish everyone off

This time there's one throwout, so you won't "blow it" like in 2007! I suggest you get a VHF that everyone can hear just in case.

I won't need the throw out, as long as the RC doesn't give the local boat the advantage, like what was done in 2007. My radio was working fine I heard the boat they called by radio they just didn't call me by radio just hailed me across the water in 18 knots of breeze. We win 7 out of 10 races and end up 2nd go figure
A matter of fact I will give you my throw out so you can have 2, hopefully you can manage getting 2nd then

[Imsission]

I agree with John, it should be stated if there is a weigh in or not. I also think it should be required, certifying weight and relying on protest is crap. Let it be settled right from the start and the results play out on the water with no questions as to who may have extra crew weight.

[crashtestdummy]

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NOR says weight limit increased to 1600, but no mention of a weigh in. Will there be a weigh in prior to the event start?
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Possibly - depending on consensus of the participants, the PRO may hold a weigh in. Initial thought was making the skipper responsible for the legal weight of his/her crew, enforceable by protest. Losing a weight limit protest would be a harsh penalty resulting in the throw out of that boat's results to date - a sufficient deterrent to a weight limit violation.

We acknowledge the importance of enforcing the weight limit to ensure fairness for boats from away who don't have access to unlimited crew from down the street, as local boats would.
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You guys need to establish weather there will be a weigh in or not! Once the regatta starts that's it.
Don't pull the bullshit the J/35s did back in the late 80s. It's up to the skipper, the RC can protest, the top 3 boats each day will be weighed, it's crap either have a weigh in and tell everyone there is one or once the event starts it's done. It will be help to knoe for the boats traveling 1000 plus miles
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At 1600# it shouldn't be that big of a deal. I am favor of having the weigh in so there can't be any excuses by losers after the event.....and I want to run around Halifax in trash bags to lose some weight so my skipper can keep eating his reeses and oreos every night.

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If you promise me 3 days of 20+, I'll be there
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There will be 7 days of 20+ boats, J/29 North Americans and Chester Race Week....as for 3 days of 20+ knots, start praying for a Nor'easter! Afternoon seabreezes typically settle in around 15 knots SW.
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15 knots should be enough to polish everyone off
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This time there's one throwout, so you won't "blow it" like in 2007! I suggest you get a VHF that everyone can hear just in case.
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I won't need the throw out, as long as the RC doesn't give the local boat the advantage, like what was done in 2007. My radio was working fine I heard the boat they called by radio they just didn't call me by radio just hailed me across the water in 18 knots of breeze. We win 7 out of 10 races and end up 2nd go figure
A matter of fact I will give you my throw out so you can have 2, hopefully you can manage getting 2nd then
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Too funny. Can we have your 7 beers too?

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NOR says weight limit increased to 1600, but no mention of a weigh in. Will there be a weigh in prior to the event start?
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Possibly - depending on consensus of the participants, the PRO may hold a weigh in. Initial thought was making the skipper responsible for the legal weight of his/her crew, enforceable by protest. Losing a weight limit protest would be a harsh penalty resulting in the throw out of that boat's results to date - a sufficient deterrent to a weight limit violation.

We acknowledge the importance of enforcing the weight limit to ensure fairness for boats from away who don't have access to unlimited crew from down the street, as local boats would.
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You guys need to establish weather there will be a weigh in or not! Once the regatta starts that's it.
Don't pull the bullshit the J/35s did back in the late 80s. It's up to the skipper, the RC can protest, the top 3 boats each day will be weighed, it's crap either have a weigh in and tell everyone there is one or once the event starts it's done. It will be help to knoe for the boats traveling 1000 plus miles
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At 1600# it shouldn't be that big of a deal. I am favor of having the weigh in so there can't be any excuses by losers after the event.....and I want to run around Halifax in trash bags to lose some weight so my skipper can keep eating his reeses and oreos every night.

[Green Bastard]

NOR says weight limit increased to 1600, but no mention of a weigh in. Will there be a weigh in prior to the event start?

Possibly - depending on consensus of the participants, the PRO may hold a weigh in. Initial thought was making the skipper responsible for the legal weight of his/her crew, enforceable by protest. Losing a weight limit protest would be a harsh penalty resulting in the throw out of that boat's results to date - a sufficient deterrent to a weight limit violation.

We acknowledge the importance of enforcing the weight limit to ensure fairness for boats from away who don't have access to unlimited crew from down the street, as local boats would.

My apologies - I misspoke.

I spoke with the PRO and regatta committee yesterday and they confirmed their plan not to have a weigh in. No weigh in requirement was put in the NOR. This intentional exclusion was meant to confirm that there would be no weigh in. I apologize for creating any confusion yesterday.

If you have any questions or concerns about this, below are links to the regatta website, the NOR, and contact information for the organizing committee. Andreas would be happy to hear from you to address your questions and alleviate your concerns. He is clearly not a rookie when addressing concerns for these issues.

Regatta Website - http://j29northamerican2012.com/

NOR - http://j29northameri...-j29-na-nor.pdf


Contact Information -

Andreas Josenhans (Event Principle Race Officer) Andreas@PRG.Northsails.com
Ian Mann (Rear Commodore LYC) ian@poohsticks.ca
Andrew Childs (Atlantic J/29 Class Association Co-President) andrewchilds@yahoo.com
Evan Petley-Jones (Atlantic J/29 Class Association Co-President) Evan.Petley-Jones@cibc.com

[Left Hook]

Great! I hate dieting!


Just pullin your leg johnny.

[jesposito]

NOR says weight limit increased to 1600, but no mention of a weigh in. Will there be a weigh in prior to the event start?

Possibly - depending on consensus of the participants, the PRO may hold a weigh in. Initial thought was making the skipper responsible for the legal weight of his/her crew, enforceable by protest. Losing a weight limit protest would be a harsh penalty resulting in the throw out of that boat's results to date - a sufficient deterrent to a weight limit violation.

We acknowledge the importance of enforcing the weight limit to ensure fairness for boats from away who don't have access to unlimited crew from down the street, as local boats would.

My apologies - I misspoke.

I spoke with the PRO and regatta committee yesterday and they confirmed their plan not to have a weigh in. No weigh in requirement was put in the NOR. This intentional exclusion was meant to confirm that there would be no weigh in. I apologize for creating any confusion yesterday.

If you have any questions or concerns about this, below are links to the regatta website, the NOR, and contact information for the organizing committee. Andreas would be happy to hear from you to address your questions and alleviate your concerns. He is clearly not a rookie when addressing concerns for these issues.

Regatta Website - http://j29northamerican2012.com/

NOR - http://j29northameri...-j29-na-nor.pdf


Contact Information -

Andreas Josenhans (Event Principle Race Officer) Andreas@PRG.Northsails.com
Ian Mann (Rear Commodore LYC) ian@poohsticks.ca
Andrew Childs (Atlantic J/29 Class Association Co-President) andrewchilds@yahoo.com
Evan Petley-Jones (Atlantic J/29 Class Association Co-President) Evan.Petley-Jones@cibc.com

On your regatta website, the picture of Ira, might be the only trophy he got that year

[crashtestdummy]

NOR says weight limit increased to 1600, but no mention of a weigh in. Will there be a weigh in prior to the event start?

Possibly - depending on consensus of the participants, the PRO may hold a weigh in. Initial thought was making the skipper responsible for the legal weight of his/her crew, enforceable by protest. Losing a weight limit protest would be a harsh penalty resulting in the throw out of that boat's results to date - a sufficient deterrent to a weight limit violation.

We acknowledge the importance of enforcing the weight limit to ensure fairness for boats from away who don't have access to unlimited crew from down the street, as local boats would.

My apologies - I misspoke.

I spoke with the PRO and regatta committee yesterday and they confirmed their plan not to have a weigh in. No weigh in requirement was put in the NOR. This intentional exclusion was meant to confirm that there would be no weigh in. I apologize for creating any confusion yesterday.

If you have any questions or concerns about this, below are links to the regatta website, the NOR, and contact information for the organizing committee. Andreas would be happy to hear from you to address your questions and alleviate your concerns. He is clearly not a rookie when addressing concerns for these issues.

Regatta Website - http://j29northamerican2012.com/

NOR - http://j29northameri...-j29-na-nor.pdf


Contact Information -

Andreas Josenhans (Event Principle Race Officer) Andreas@PRG.Northsails.com
Ian Mann (Rear Commodore LYC) ian@poohsticks.ca
Andrew Childs (Atlantic J/29 Class Association Co-President) andrewchilds@yahoo.com
Evan Petley-Jones (Atlantic J/29 Class Association Co-President) Evan.Petley-Jones@cibc.com

I am not going to this event now because of this fact. All the bitching after the event from local boats will be the US boats sailed way to heavy. PUT AN AMENDMENT OUT AND MAKE IT A WEIGH IN THE MORNING OF THE EVENT! At 1600 it shouldn't be an issue so put an end to any speculation before it becomes an issue

[Imsission]

[/quote]

I am not going to this event now because of this fact. All the bitching after the event from local boats will be the US boats sailed way to heavy. PUT AN AMENDMENT OUT AND MAKE IT A WEIGH IN THE MORNING OF THE EVENT! At 1600 it shouldn't be an issue so put an end to any speculation before it becomes an issue
[/quote]

+1

[Green Bastard]

Gentlemen,

Thank you all for your comments. Kindly address your concerns to Andreas Josenhans. He will be very happy to hear from you to ensure we run a regatta that is fair to all competitors.

[C-Rock]

I copied and pasted this announcement to the J 29 Class web page and emailed 2 contacts I had for the page one to the web guy for the page and one to the Class Pres and got a DNS from both. I had thought they would have picked this up and made it headlines or links to the event. I did get a reply a few weeks ago about asking for a new cover picture which he replied to with posting the picture that was on it before the current pictures. Maybe there boat sank?

C-Rock

[v-max]

NOR says weight limit increased to 1600, but no mention of a weigh in. Will there be a weigh in prior to the event start?

Possibly - depending on consensus of the participants, the PRO may hold a weigh in. Initial thought was making the skipper responsible for the legal weight of his/her crew, enforceable by protest. Losing a weight limit protest would be a harsh penalty resulting in the throw out of that boat's results to date - a sufficient deterrent to a weight limit violation.

We acknowledge the importance of enforcing the weight limit to ensure fairness for boats from away who don't have access to unlimited crew from down the street, as local boats would.

My apologies - I misspoke.

I spoke with the PRO and regatta committee yesterday and they confirmed their plan not to have a weigh in. No weigh in requirement was put in the NOR. This intentional exclusion was meant to confirm that there would be no weigh in. I apologize for creating any confusion yesterday.

If you have any questions or concerns about this, below are links to the regatta website, the NOR, and contact information for the organizing committee. Andreas would be happy to hear from you to address your questions and alleviate your concerns. He is clearly not a rookie when addressing concerns for these issues.

Regatta Website - http://j29northamerican2012.com/

NOR - http://j29northameri...-j29-na-nor.pdf


Contact Information -

Andreas Josenhans (Event Principle Race Officer) Andreas@PRG.Northsails.com
Ian Mann (Rear Commodore LYC) ian@poohsticks.ca
Andrew Childs (Atlantic J/29 Class Association Co-President) andrewchilds@yahoo.com
Evan Petley-Jones (Atlantic J/29 Class Association Co-President) Evan.Petley-Jones@cibc.com

I am not going to this event now because of this fact. All the bitching after the event from local boats will be the US boats sailed way to heavy. PUT AN AMENDMENT OUT AND MAKE IT A WEIGH IN THE MORNING OF THE EVENT! At 1600 it shouldn't be an issue so put an end to any speculation before it becomes an issue

Whaaaaa, I wish I could give you a little tissue to cry into!

There's a couple of very capable boats here that sail on the heavy side so I wouldn't worry about that. There's always breeze in Lunenberg but it does vary so even of you sail light or heavy, every dog will have his day. It's a great event, man up and hit it!

[Squalamax]

NOR says weight limit increased to 1600, but no mention of a weigh in. Will there be a weigh in prior to the event start?

Possibly - depending on consensus of the participants, the PRO may hold a weigh in. Initial thought was making the skipper responsible for the legal weight of his/her crew, enforceable by protest. Losing a weight limit protest would be a harsh penalty resulting in the throw out of that boat's results to date - a sufficient deterrent to a weight limit violation.

We acknowledge the importance of enforcing the weight limit to ensure fairness for boats from away who don't have access to unlimited crew from down the street, as local boats would.

My apologies - I misspoke.

I spoke with the PRO and regatta committee yesterday and they confirmed their plan not to have a weigh in. No weigh in requirement was put in the NOR. This intentional exclusion was meant to confirm that there would be no weigh in. I apologize for creating any confusion yesterday.

If you have any questions or concerns about this, below are links to the regatta website, the NOR, and contact information for the organizing committee. Andreas would be happy to hear from you to address your questions and alleviate your concerns. He is clearly not a rookie when addressing concerns for these issues.

Regatta Website - http://j29northamerican2012.com/

NOR - http://j29northameri...-j29-na-nor.pdf


Contact Information -

Andreas Josenhans (Event Principle Race Officer) Andreas@PRG.Northsails.com
Ian Mann (Rear Commodore LYC) ian@poohsticks.ca
Andrew Childs (Atlantic J/29 Class Association Co-President) andrewchilds@yahoo.com
Evan Petley-Jones (Atlantic J/29 Class Association Co-President) Evan.Petley-Jones@cibc.com

On your regatta website, the picture of Ira, might be the only trophy he got that year

Says a man who doesn't travel anymore! Cancel a few of your local WLIS regattas(where you race against 4 or 5, 3 knot shit boxes), and go to NS. Or are you TOO OLD to drive that far anymore! LOL.

[jesposito]

NOR says weight limit increased to 1600, but no mention of a weigh in. Will there be a weigh in prior to the event start?

Possibly - depending on consensus of the participants, the PRO may hold a weigh in. Initial thought was making the skipper responsible for the legal weight of his/her crew, enforceable by protest. Losing a weight limit protest would be a harsh penalty resulting in the throw out of that boat's results to date - a sufficient deterrent to a weight limit violation.

We acknowledge the importance of enforcing the weight limit to ensure fairness for boats from away who don't have access to unlimited crew from down the street, as local boats would.

My apologies - I misspoke.

I spoke with the PRO and regatta committee yesterday and they confirmed their plan not to have a weigh in. No weigh in requirement was put in the NOR. This intentional exclusion was meant to confirm that there would be no weigh in. I apologize for creating any confusion yesterday.

If you have any questions or concerns about this, below are links to the regatta website, the NOR, and contact information for the organizing committee. Andreas would be happy to hear from you to address your questions and alleviate your concerns. He is clearly not a rookie when addressing concerns for these issues.

Regatta Website - http://j29northamerican2012.com/

NOR - http://j29northameri...-j29-na-nor.pdf


Contact Information -

Andreas Josenhans (Event Principle Race Officer) Andreas@PRG.Northsails.com
Ian Mann (Rear Commodore LYC) ian@poohsticks.ca
Andrew Childs (Atlantic J/29 Class Association Co-President) andrewchilds@yahoo.com
Evan Petley-Jones (Atlantic J/29 Class Association Co-President) Evan.Petley-Jones@cibc.com

On your regatta website, the picture of Ira, might be the only trophy he got that year

Says a man who doesn't travel anymore! Cancel a few of your local WLIS regattas(where you race against 4 or 5, 3 knot shit boxes), and go to NS. Or are you TOO OLD to drive that far anymore! LOL.

Travel? I have more miles on my trailer than you have had on your last 5 cars or trucks. Remember you were still in diapers when I started traveling in 1993

[Green Bastard]

I copied and pasted this announcement to the J 29 Class web page and emailed 2 contacts I had for the page one to the web guy for the page and one to the Class Pres and got a DNS from both. I had thought they would have picked this up and made it headlines or links to the event. I did get a reply a few weeks ago about asking for a new cover picture which he replied to with posting the picture that was on it before the current pictures. Maybe there boat sank?

C-Rock

Thanks for your help C-Rock. We've been in touch with the webmaster. The Class website should be updated shortly with the regatta info and some new photos. Sadly, Ira Perry will have to win the event if he's going to get 2 more years of front page coverage for Seefest. To ease the transition for him, we've given him front page coverage on the regatta website for a few weeks

Cheers!

[Folding prop]

You guys don't seriously race those silly antiquated boats. Doesn't it cost more in fuel to get there than the boats are worth. Certainly the trailers are worth more than the boats. Just go race online with a 6pack and call it a day. Get a 2nd monitor and you can look at chicks while you race. Hot chicks don't sail on J/29s.

[Green Bastard]

You guys don't seriously race those silly antiquated boats. Doesn't it cost more in fuel to get there than the boats are worth. Certainly the trailers are worth more than the boats. Just go race online with a 6pack and call it a day. Get a 2nd monitor and you can look at chicks while you race. Hot chicks don't sail on J/29s.

Really? They do on this boat...

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6142/

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6250/

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6348/

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6355/

[Green Bastard]

You guys don't seriously race those silly antiquated boats. Doesn't it cost more in fuel to get there than the boats are worth. Certainly the trailers are worth more than the boats. Just go race online with a 6pack and call it a day. Get a 2nd monitor and you can look at chicks while you race. Hot chicks don't sail on J/29s.

....and the racing's usually not very close in Nova Scotia either....

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6289/

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6221/

[Left Hook]

You guys don't seriously race those silly antiquated boats. Doesn't it cost more in fuel to get there than the boats are worth. Certainly the trailers are worth more than the boats. Just go race online with a 6pack and call it a day. Get a 2nd monitor and you can look at chicks while you race. Hot chicks don't sail on J/29s.

Really? They do on this boat...

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6142/

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6250/

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6348/

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6355/

All that money on fast looking crew gear and you leave the OB hanging off the transom? Will you leave it hanging out during the NA's too?

[Retired BN]

You guys don't seriously race those silly antiquated boats. Doesn't it cost more in fuel to get there than the boats are worth. Certainly the trailers are worth more than the boats. Just go race online with a 6pack and call it a day. Get a 2nd monitor and you can look at chicks while you race. Hot chicks don't sail on J/29s.

....and the racing's usually not very close in Nova Scotia either....
http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6289/

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6221/

Nice set of pictures. Does anyone there even bother to tighten the lower life lines? Where I'm from if you are going to have them that loose you at least make it look like you are complying to the rules by using bungee.

[Green Bastard]

You guys don't seriously race those silly antiquated boats. Doesn't it cost more in fuel to get there than the boats are worth. Certainly the trailers are worth more than the boats. Just go race online with a 6pack and call it a day. Get a 2nd monitor and you can look at chicks while you race. Hot chicks don't sail on J/29s.

Really? They do on this boat...

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6142/

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6250/

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6348/

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6355/

All that money on fast looking crew gear and you leave the OB hanging off the transom? Will you leave it hanging out during the NA's too?

Local class rules have us leaving outboards on the brackets to make things easier. They will be removed for NA's.

[Green Bastard]

You guys don't seriously race those silly antiquated boats. Doesn't it cost more in fuel to get there than the boats are worth. Certainly the trailers are worth more than the boats. Just go race online with a 6pack and call it a day. Get a 2nd monitor and you can look at chicks while you race. Hot chicks don't sail on J/29s.

....and the racing's usually not very close in Nova Scotia either....
http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6289/

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6221/

Nice set of pictures. Does anyone there even bother to tighten the lower life lines? Where I'm from if you are going to have them that loose you at least make it look like you are complying to the rules by using bungee.

LIfelines will be class legal for NA's.

[Uncle_Al]

You guys don't seriously race those silly antiquated boats. Doesn't it cost more in fuel to get there than the boats are worth. Certainly the trailers are worth more than the boats. Just go race online with a 6pack and call it a day. Get a 2nd monitor and you can look at chicks while you race. Hot chicks don't sail on J/29s.

That's a pretty good idea but I can't get online racing to work on my Commodore 64. No worries, 1980's sport boats are relatively new in Nova Scotia years, the females still come along... no big hair and high cut denims though.

[Squalamax]

"Travel? I have more miles on my trailer than you have had on your last 5 cars or trucks. Remember you were still in diapers when I started traveling in 1993"

How many miles since 2007? And yes, I was in diapers in 1993. Thats why I'm young enough to drive to NS!

You guys don't seriously race those silly antiquated boats. Doesn't it cost more in fuel to get there than the boats are worth. Certainly the trailers are worth more than the boats. Just go race online with a 6pack and call it a day. Get a 2nd monitor and you can look at chicks while you race. Hot chicks don't sail on J/29s.

TROLL.

You guys don't seriously race those silly antiquated boats. Doesn't it cost more in fuel to get there than the boats are worth. Certainly the trailers are worth more than the boats. Just go race online with a 6pack and call it a day. Get a 2nd monitor and you can look at chicks while you race. Hot chicks don't sail on J/29s.

That's a pretty good idea but I can't get online racing to work on my Commodore 64. No worries, 1980's sport boats are relatively new in Nova Scotia years, the females still come along... no big hair and high cut denims though.

NICE!

[Rum Cola]

Looking forward to this regatta! Boats registered is up to 11, and I know of more who are talking with their crews. Green Dragon - thanks for all of your work on this! Glad that the class has got together and promoted this event.

[jesposito]

You guys don't seriously race those silly antiquated boats. Doesn't it cost more in fuel to get there than the boats are worth. Certainly the trailers are worth more than the boats. Just go race online with a 6pack and call it a day. Get a 2nd monitor and you can look at chicks while you race. Hot chicks don't sail on J/29s.

Really? They do on this boat...

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6142/

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6250/

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6348/

http://lynngray.ca/s.../j29lunwm-6355/

All that money on fast looking crew gear and you leave the OB hanging off the transom? Will you leave it hanging out during the NA's too?

Local class rules have us leaving outboards on the brackets to make things easier. They will be removed for NA's.

Lifelines look fine to me! What a bunch of whinning cry babies to actually worry about lifelines. If they worried about sailing there boats they might sail better.
On another note I hope some of those boats get better looking sails by the NA's. I have woodpile cover that look better

[Green Bastard]

Lifelines look fine to me! What a bunch of whinning cry babies to actually worry about lifelines. If they worried about sailing there boats they might sail better.
On another note I hope some of those boats get better looking sails by the NA's. I have woodpile cover that look better
[/quote]


Ironically we have to use our sails as woodpile covers in Canada. The insulating properties of kevlar and mylar do wonders for keeping the wood dry to start the fire in the old igloo. How else would Uncle Al curl up beside the fire with his Commodore 64 to follow the Volvo Ocean Race. Aren't 80's sport boats versatile!!!

[Green Bastard]

Looking forward to this regatta! Boats registered is up to 11, and I know of more who are talking with their crews. Green Dragon - thanks for all of your work on this! Glad that the class has got together and promoted this event.

You'd better watch it boy.........That's THE GREEN BASTARD.....FROM PARTS UNKNOWN!!!!!!

http://www.trailerparkboys.com/photo_view_big.php?photo=56

[Rum Cola]

Sorry Green Bastard!

[Left Hook]

On another note I hope some of those boats get better looking sails by the NA's. I have woodpile cover that look better

Has Hustler ever used Dacron sails when racing?

[jesposito]

On another note I hope some of those boats get better looking sails by the NA's. I have woodpile cover that look better

Has Hustler ever used Dacron sails when racing?

Only to wipe my ass

[sailman]

On another note I hope some of those boats get better looking sails by the NA's. I have woodpile cover that look better

Has Hustler ever used Dacron sails when racing?

We did use an old Banks delivery main in a Spring Series once.

[Folding prop]

How much do those tubs weigh? They look like pigs to me. I'm talking about your women not your boats. Oink, Oink. I'm surprised PETA hasn't come after you.

[Squalamax]

How much do those tubs weigh? They look like pigs to me. I'm talking about your women not your boats. Oink, Oink. I'm surprised PETA hasn't come after you.

You sound like you're more interested in men anyway, so why do you care?

[Folding prop]

How much do those tubs weigh? They look like pigs to me. I'm talking about your women not your boats. Oink, Oink. I'm surprised PETA hasn't come after you.

You sound like you're more interested in men anyway, so why do you care?

I once saw a picture of a boat with the name "Butt Pirates" emblazoned on it's stern. Is that yours? In addition your comment seems to be projecting some deep inner feeling that you're suppressing.

[Snaggletooth]

picts ore it didente happende

[jesposito]

How much do those tubs weigh? They look like pigs to me. I'm talking about your women not your boats. Oink, Oink. I'm surprised PETA hasn't come after you.

You sound like you're more interested in men anyway, so why do you care?

I once saw a picture of a boat with the name "Butt Pirates" emblazoned on it's stern. Is that yours? In addition your comment seems to be projecting some deep inner feeling that you're suppressing.

Hey Douche Bag,
Don't turn this thread into a shit show. What is it, you sail on a J/105 and you are upset that the J/29 sail through your fleet?
Don't be a CUNT, post up your name not some alias, or at least have the balls to come talk to Squalamax { Ira} and I when you see us.
Now go get your fucking shine box.

[Snaggletooth]

Don't turn this thread into a shit show.

Theires my expo.....

[Folding prop]

Sailed on a J/29 a bit but now on a Farr 40 doing trim. You guys were jerks back then and obviously you haven't changed. I stirred it up and you guys show your true colors,again. I wish I could say that you're the big fish in a small pond but you're more like mosquito larvae in an evaporating puddle. Here comes the sun.

[VMac]

Yo Prop...I give you 3/10 on the troll scale. Decent effort though. BTW, people believe you more when you take possession of something that you claimed you did.

Example:

"Sailed on a J/29 a bit but now on a Farr 40 doing trim." -- sounds like bullshit.

"I sailed on a J/29 a bit but now I am on a Farr 40 doing trim." -- instant credibility.

Carry on folks...this thread could be another epic J29 thread.

[Folding prop]

Yo Prop...I give you 3/10 on the troll scale. Decent effort though. BTW, people believe you more when you take possession of something that you claimed you did.

Example:

"Sailed on a J/29 a bit but now on a Farr 40 doing trim." -- sounds like bullshit.

"I sailed on a J/29 a bit but now I am on a Farr 40 doing trim." -- instant credibility.

Carry on folks...this thread could be another epic J29 thread.

"Check out the big brain on Brett." "What?"

[jesposito]

Sailed on a J/29 a bit but now on a Farr 40 doing trim. You guys were jerks back then and obviously you haven't changed. I stirred it up and you guys show your true colors,again. I wish I could say that you're the big fish in a small pond but you're more like mosquito larvae in an evaporating puddle. Here comes the sun.

Like the Farr 40's are a thriving class.
You guys are getting just about the same number of boats at events as we are. What the Farr 40's are 25 years newer and what about $300,000 more, yeah great boat I would ask any of the owners how good they think there investment is compared to the amount of fun they are having, having to pay assholes like you to sail. Oh that's right you suck and only trim jib, no pay check for you.
By the way, paid 17,000 for my 29 and when I go to KW or Block Is or any event for that matter,and win, which is very often I get the same trophy as the Farr 40 guy.
Whose the big fish now

[Folding prop]

Let me stand corrected. I did sail on a J/29 but a few in this class were and still are complete jerks. I am currently racing on a Farr 40 as well as several other boats. What is all this fanaticism with J/105s? They are slow POS sailed by buffoons. We all know this to be true for well over a decade.

[VMac]

"Check out the big brain on Brett." "What?"

Seriously Prop, I used to own a 29...I am a legend in my own mind. Just ask me.

[Folding prop]

Sailed on a J/29 a bit but now on a Farr 40 doing trim. You guys were jerks back then and obviously you haven't changed. I stirred it up and you guys show your true colors,again. I wish I could say that you're the big fish in a small pond but you're more like mosquito larvae in an evaporating puddle. Here comes the sun.

Like the Farr 40's are a thriving class.
You guys are getting just about the same number of boats at events as we are. What the Farr 40's are 25 years newer and what about $300,000 more, yeah great boat I would ask any of the owners how good they think there investment is compared to the amount of fun they are having, having to pay assholes like you to sail. Oh that's right you suck and only trim jib, no pay check for you.
By the way, paid 17,000 for my 29 and when I go to KW or Block Is or any event for that matter,and win, which is very often I get the same trophy as the Farr 40 guy.
Whose the big fish now

Actually the Farr I sail on was a bank repo from FL. and cost $38,500 at auction. I heard there was one in CA that went for bit over $40k. Seems like alot of boat for the money. Oh, yeah, I forgot, it's all about those pickle dishes, isn't it? You must have to live in a double-wide to properly display them all.

[jesposito]

Sailed on a J/29 a bit but now on a Farr 40 doing trim. You guys were jerks back then and obviously you haven't changed. I stirred it up and you guys show your true colors,again. I wish I could say that you're the big fish in a small pond but you're more like mosquito larvae in an evaporating puddle. Here comes the sun.

Like the Farr 40's are a thriving class.
You guys are getting just about the same number of boats at events as we are. What the Farr 40's are 25 years newer and what about $300,000 more, yeah great boat I would ask any of the owners how good they think there investment is compared to the amount of fun they are having, having to pay assholes like you to sail. Oh that's right you suck and only trim jib, no pay check for you.
By the way, paid 17,000 for my 29 and when I go to KW or Block Is or any event for that matter,and win, which is very often I get the same trophy as the Farr 40 guy.
Whose the big fish now

Actually the Farr I sail on was a bank repo from FL. and cost $38,500 at auction. I heard there was one in CA that went for bit over $40k. Seems like alot of boat for the money. Oh, yeah, I forgot, it's all about those pickle dishes, isn't it? You must have to live in a double-wide to properly display them all.

That just means that the Farr 40 is even a better bargin $350,000 to 400,000 new about 100k a year to compete and they are on the market from 38,500 to 40K. At least I can sell what I have for double what I paid.
Matter of fact I had to buy another double wide to live in because the first one is filled with pickle dishes and that is after I have thrown out boxes of trophies from this boat and back in the J/35 days and other boats prior to that.
And if you not out there to win races, why go out?
I guess you are a douche.

[crashtestdummy]

Ok you two. Lets not lose the integrity of this thread. If you must continue I will start a separate thread just for you two and maybe squalamax will join.

It's great to see the class gaining momentum in the right direction and the NA's happening for the first time in many years. The guys in NS have done a great job putting this event together so support them and hope they will come to New England next year for some events.

[Folding prop]

Espo you seem to be an unhappy angry little man. If an alchemist converted your character to plutonium it would't even light a match.

[Squalamax]

Sailed on a J/29 a bit but now on a Farr 40 doing trim. You guys were jerks back then and obviously you haven't changed. I stirred it up and you guys show your true colors,again. I wish I could say that you're the big fish in a small pond but you're more like mosquito larvae in an evaporating puddle. Here comes the sun.

Like the Farr 40's are a thriving class.
You guys are getting just about the same number of boats at events as we are. What the Farr 40's are 25 years newer and what about $300,000 more, yeah great boat I would ask any of the owners how good they think there investment is compared to the amount of fun they are having, having to pay assholes like you to sail. Oh that's right you suck and only trim jib, no pay check for you.
By the way, paid 17,000 for my 29 and when I go to KW or Block Is or any event for that matter,and win, which is very often I get the same trophy as the Farr 40 guy.
Whose the big fish now

Espo,
Doesn't your Rolex keep the same time as the Farr 40's?

You sail BI with a bunch of your friends that you've had for years(some decades). The Farr 40 guys got to sail with DOUCHEBAGS like Folding Flop AND pay them.(oh, thats right, Folding Flop doesn't get paid)

Who's having more fun?