J109 Chicago to Mackinac 2008 One Design Amendments
J109 Amendments and Modifications to class rules for the 2008 Chicago to Mackinac Sailing race as adopted by the J109 Southern Lake Michigan Fleet 11

(effective March 1, 2008)

1) Rules 2.2 and 2.3 regarding owner/drivers is suspended for this race.

2) Rule 4.3 is amended to include aft doors and table.

3) Rule 5.3 regarding class sail inventory is amended to allowance of one additional headsail of 155% maximum and of a minimum bag weight of 24#. Backup spinnakers may be carried on board the vessel.

4) Rule 5.6 is amended: replacing 108 square meter spinnaker with 120 square meter maximum. Measurement will be per formula as calculated by ORR. ORR certificates will reflect the spinnaker size.

5) Rules 6.1 and 6.2 regarding weight and crew limits are not applicable. ORR certificate shall apply.

6) Transponders shall be carried by all J109 one design competitors.

7) Chicago Mackinac Safety Regulations (CMSR) shall govern where applicable.

8) All J109’s with different ORR ratings than that designated by the one design ORR rating shall not be counted as “one design” and shall be scored separately.

| 28 January 2008 | 

Chicago NOODS are a complete success!!!
Congratulations to Rob Zerban for winning the Chicago NOODS. Joe Londrigan and Len Siegal were second and third respectively. Four different boats won races in the five race series. Despite the light and shifty conditions, the J109's had 9 boats on the starting line for all races. Congratulations to all competitors for making this a great series.

| 25 June 2007 | 

Mackinac Race certificates will be updated by US Sailing
Make sure you have submitted your information to US Sailing!! Also, ensure that you have ordered your transponder!!!

| 25 June 2007 | 

Fleet 11 Sail configurations for 2007 racing season
Designation A: J109 Class Rules with Great Lakes chute (120 sq mtr). To be used for NOOD, Verve, and other regattas approved. Rule 6.1 applies.
Designation B: PHRF. Uses your PHRF certificate. AREA III racing.
Designation C: Distance Racing (port to port)and Mackinac. See tab on right for Mac amendments. Includes 155% genoa. ORR certificate required for Mackinac.

| 25 May 2007 | 

J109 NOOD regatta one design configuration June 15-17, 2007
Designation A. The J109's will sail with class rules with the Great Lakes 120 sq. mtr spinnaker. Rule 6.1 applies. Crew weight is limited to the skipper plus 6 rule + additional person < 132 pounds. No exceptions to the max. You must be qualified (paid up) as a class member or associate to drive the boat. All J109's are subject to measurement and inspection.Please recheck class rules with questions.

| 18 May 2007 | 

2007 J109 Race Schedule
Please contact Angie Rosiak, fleet 11 secretary, for updated J109 race schedule. She can be contacted at angela.rosiak@sbcglobal.net

| 18 May 2007 | 

Don't forget to renew your membership for the 2007 season
Remember that anyone driving your boat must be an associate or owner registered by the class.
Thanks

| 12 March 2007 |