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J/22 North American Championship
September 11-15, 2006
Wayzata Yacht Club on Lake Minnetonka, Minneapolis, MN
Congratulations to Kelson Elam and team on their Midwinters victory and to the Houston Yacht Club for a fantastic event! With that over, Wayzata Yacht Club and Fleet # 1 are stepping up our planning efforts for the 2006 North American Championship this September.
Our website was put together by Dan Towey and can be found at http://www.j22northamericans.com. Race dates and events are posted, and we will provide updates here as plans progress.
Jon Noller has several key sponsors confirmed, including Sunsets Restaurant and Evergreene Jewelers, and we are in talks with several others to help ensure a first class event.
Kelson Elam of Rockwall, TX topped 46 other competitors to win the 2006 J/22 Midwinter Championship
Temperatures were cold but Kelson Elam and Dave Van Cleef were hot in this year’s J/22 Midwinter Championship held at Houston Yacht Club in La Porte, TX. Both skippers ended the fifth and final race with 13 points after the throw-out, but Elam won on the tie breaker. Rob Johnston was third with 17 points.
From February 17-19, five races were sailed in plenty of breeze and shifty conditions. Day two racing was canceled because of high winds and low temperatures that made for unsafe conditions. Unfortunately day three temperatures did not improve, but winds had subsided so the fleet donned their snow ski apparel and sailed out to the race course.
Thank you to Houston Yacht Club who stepped in to host the event after the original host (Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans) was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
Final Results
D1D Midwinter Podcasts
Greg Fisher's blog report
Barkow Dominates Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship
Team Repeats as Regatta Winners
Not since the early days of US Sailing's Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship when Betsy Alison began her streak of five wins has this regatta seen a performance from one sailor and her team as was witnessed this year in Annapolis. Sally Barkow (Nashotah, WI) and her Team 7 crew clinched the title at the conclusion of day four with one race to spare. With a scoreline totaling 14 points in 10 races, Barkow topped a 42-boat fleet stocked with impressive competitors.
Rolex Juniors Take "Next Step" to Keelboat Sailing
At the Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship (Rolex IWKC), held September 17-23 on Chesapeake Bay, it wasn't all about which team won, even though Wisconsin's Sally Barkow and crew wowed the 42-boat fleet with their stellar boat handling to carry off the title. It also was about who showed up. In addition to regatta participants, which included both experienced and novice sailors and mothers as well as mothers-to-be and daughters, a group of 27 junior sailors, ages 13-17, flew in from all corners of the continent and the UK for a long weekend of Rolex Next Step activities.
J/22 Northeast Championship
(AKA: To finish in the top three, you had to have a Doyle on board!)
By Rex Moon, Fleet 61
Under beautiful sunny skies with brisk winds, 37 boats raced in the 2005 Lake George Open J/22 Regatta hosted by The Lake George Club in Diamond Point, NY. This year, the Open—sailed on September 24-25—was also the J/22 Northeast Championship.
Twenty-three boats from as far away as Rocky River, OH; Toronto, Canada; and Annapolis, MD joined the local fleet on Lake George for the largest fleet in the regatta’s 10-year history.
2005 J/22 North American Championship
Scott Nixon of Annapolis, MD won the 2005 J/22 North American Championship sailed May 19-21 at the Oklahoma City Boat Club. Fifty-six boats competed in the regatta, which totaled six races including one throw-out. With two first-place finishes and consistent results in all weather conditions, Team Q/VC won by 12 points over its nearest competition. Visit the regatta website for complete results.
Top Ten
Scott Nixon/Dave Van Cleef - 18 points
Marvin Beckmann - 30 points
Kelson Elam - 32 points
Fred Lindsey - 34 points
Bill Allen - 35 points
Roger Harden - 48 points
Fred Hunger - 51 points
Terry Flynn - 54 points
Lars Hansen - 57 points
Chris Doyle - 65 points
Record Number of J/22s Expected for 2005 World Championship in The Netherlands
The Dutch J/22 Class Association, in cooperation with the WSV Braassemermeer and the ISCM in Medemblik, is preparing for the J/22 2005 World Championship, to be held from July 1-9 at the ISCM in Medemblik.
After successful J/22 Worlds in The Netherlands in 1995 and in 2000, the Dutch Class is eager to continue this tradition. With 60 participating boats in 1995 and 93 in 2000, they now expect to set a new J/22 record of more than 100 participating boats. Teams are expected from the Cayman Islands, South Africa, the United States, Canada, France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands and more.
Alec Cutler is New J/22 World Champion
Alec Cutler of Annapolis, MD, was crowned the 2004 World Champion after holding off reigning champ John den Engelsman of the Netherlands by two points at the World Championship in Annapolis. Cutler was joined by crew Paul Murphy and sailmaker Max Skelley.
The regatta boasted 130 boats, the largest fleet ever to participate in a J/22 championship. The first two days of racing served as a qualifying series, splitting the fleet into gold and silver divisions. The three races in steady breeze on the opening day proved to be the qualifying races after the wind fizzled out on the second day.
Nixon Wins Tune-up for J/22 World Championship
Scott Nixon followed up on his victory at the J/22 Midwinters with a win at the Annapolis NOOD Regatta, which featured 80 J/22s on the line. Nixon, who started the regatta with two firsts and a sixth on the first day of racing, was using the event as a tune-up for the J/22 Worlds to be held May 18-21 in Annapolis. Nixon explained his dominance by saying, "We've sailed a lot lately. We even sailed the J/24 Nationals last week and placed second." Nixon also had some help from the winner of the 2002 J/22 World Championship, Terry Flynn, who sailed with Nixon during the NOOD Regatta because one of Nixon's regular crew, Mike Wolfs, was sailing in the Star Worlds.
Dates and Location Announced for 2005 World Championship
The Dutch J/22 Class Association, in cooperation with WSV Braassemermeer and the ISCM in Medemblik, is happy to announce that the 2005 J/22 World Championship will be held July 1-9, 2005 at the ISCM in Medemblik.
After successful J/22 Worlds in the Netherlands in 1995 and in 2000, the Dutch Class is eager to continue this tradition. With 60 participating boats in 1995 and 93 boats in 2000, a new record of more than 100 J/22s are expected in 2005. Competitors are anticipated to arrive from the Cayman Islands, South Africa, the United States, Canada, France, Spain, Italy, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and more.
After approval from the IJ22CA to host the event, the Dutch members voted for the Class to proceed with the preparations. It is never to early, so put this event in your calendar-the largest keelboat one design regatta of the Netherlands in 2005. A special website will be opened shortly; please follow www.j22.nl for details.
Nixon Dominates J/22 Midwinter Championship
Scott Nixon never finished below third place in any of the five races of the J/22 Midwinter Championship, and won the regatta by nearly 28 points over his closest competition. Held at Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, LA, the championship became a two-day event when the final day of racing was cancelled due to high winds. Nixon finished with 8.8 points overall, winning two of the races. Rob Johnston placed second with 35 points, followed by Kenny Wolfe at 37 points.
Notice of Annual General Meeting and Election for Class Office
A meeting of the membership of the U.S. J/22 Class Association will be held during the Midwinter Championship, February 12-15, at the Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA. The precise date and time will be announced at the regatta. The principal purpose of the meeting will be to elect Class Officers for 2004.
Jaguar/Land Rover of Annapolis Sign On as Title Sponsor for J/22 World Championship
It is with great enthusiasm that we announce Jaguar/Land Rover of Annapolis as the title sponsor of the J/22 World Championship in May. "To have such a prestigious group aligned with the 2004 J/22 World Championships is more than we could have hoped for," said regatta chair Ray Wulff. "When you think of this (event), you'll think Jaguar/Land Rover of Annapolis." The Worlds will be held from May 18-21 at Annapolis Yacht Club in Maryland. Visit the website for the latest information.
J/22 World Championship
October 12-19, 2003
Porto San Rocco, Muggia, TS, Italy
The 41-year-old Dutchman Den Engelsman, winner of the J/22 European title and current national champion, has won the J/22 World Championship at Porto San Rocco (Trieste). Weather conditions strongly influenced the week of sailing, organized by the "Società velica di Barcola e Grignano" with the collaboration of Sailing Planet.
Complete wrap-up of the Worlds
Olympic Hopeful Barkow Crowned as 2003 Rolex Champion
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Sally Barkow and her crew of Annie Lush, Debbie Capozzi and Carrie Howe.
Photographer: Daniel Forster/Rolex |
Sally Barkow of Nashotah, WI and her crew of Debbie Capozzi (Bayport, NY), Carrie Howe (Grosse Pointe, MI) and Annie Lush (Bournemouth, England) have won U.S. Sailing's 2003 Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship (Rolex IWKC), which began September 29 and concluded on October 3 on the Chesapeake Bay off Annapolis, MD. Going into the final day, Barkow's team held a 20-point lead over the 66 teams competing. In light eight-ten knot breezes, the foursome once again showed command of their boathandling skills and the scoreboard. With finishes of three and eight, they maintained a healthy lead on the fleet and became champions in what has become one of the world's most prestigious women's sailing regattas.
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McChesney Victorious at J/22 North Americans
Peter McChesney of Annapolis, MD has become the 2003 J/22 North American Champion, beating out 46 other competitors at Youngstown Yacht Club from June 24-27. With a total of 38 points, including two first-place finishes, McChesney and crew Margaret McChesney and Keith Murphy beat out strong competition such as Greg Fisher and Kelson Elam, who finished second and third respectively. The event featured a wide array of conditions, ranging from light winds on the first day (when only one race was completed) to
windy and wavy conditions on the final day. But it was McChesney's team that survived the nine races and came away victorious.
Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship Draws 61 Teams
Betsy Alison Returns to Competition
As of the August 6 "early entry deadline" for the Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship, 61 international teams have entered the world's premier women's keelboat regatta. Sailors from Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Denmark, New Zealand, South Africa and 16 U.S. states will take to the Chesapeake Bay on International J/22 Class sailboats. The biennial event, celebrating its 10th anniversary of offering women of all abilities the opportunity for top-level competition, is scheduled for September 27 - October 3 at the Annapolis Yacht Club, in Maryland.
"Road to Rolex" Clinics to Prepare Women Sailors for September Competition
Grants Offered to Clinic Hosts and Instructors
Annapolis, Md. (April 16, 2003) - To foster growth in women's sailing, Rolex Watch U.S.A. has announced that it will sponsor several 2003 "Road to Rolex" clinics across the U.S. and abroad in preparation for the Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship (Rolex IWKC), scheduled for this September 28-October 3 at Annapolis Yacht Club, MD. The organizing committee is accepting inquiries from organizations interested in hosting a "Road to Rolex" clinic.
J/22s Flood Annapolis for NOOD Regatta
Moderate to light and shifty winds, in addition to a strong current on the Chesapeake Bay, dominated the Annapolis NOOD Regatta, held May 2-4 at the Annapolis Yacht Club. Peter McChesney, with his wife Margaret and friend Keith Murphy as crew, outperformed 50 other J/22s to walk away with the victory. Despite a 12th-place finish on the first day of racing, McChesney pulled out two bullets to win the event. The J/22 was the largest fleet at the Annapolis NOODS, which featured a record 273 boats from 17 classes.
Jim Hayes placed second in the event, 11 points out of the top spot. Greg Fisher, who won two of the five races, finished third. Lorie Stout, who won race four, finished eleventh overall.
The organizing committee of the 2003 J-22 North American Championship is proud to announce that Volvo has come aboard as the title sponsor of this year's championship regatta. The official name of the event is 2003 J-22 Volvo North American Championship.
"Road to Rolex" Women's Sailing Clinic
On June 8 and August 9, Annapolis J/22 Fleet 19 will host a two-part "Road to Rolex" women's sailing clinic, in preparation for the Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship (IWKC) to be held September 28 to October 3 in Annapolis, MD. Well-known competitive sailor and U.S. Naval Academy coach Nancy Haberland of Annapolis will conduct the clinic, which includes a skill assessment and review of basic tactics for fleet racing. Haberland won the 1997 Rolex IWKC as crew and finished fourth at the regatta in 2001 as a skipper.
Rolex Next Step Program Provides Opportunities for Junior Women Sailors
The 2003 Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship (Rolex IWKC) Outreach Committee invites junior women sailors to participate in the Rolex Next Step Program, September 26-28 in Annapolis, MD. The event will be held in conjunction with the Rolex IWKC, part of U. S. Sailing's adult championship series, to be held September 27-October 3 at the Annapolis Yacht Club (AYC).
ISAF Issues Rule 42 Interpretations
ISAF has today issued a number of racing rule 42 interpretations that will clarify the rule and make it easier for the judges to enforce rule 42 with consistency around the world. You will find attached a copy of the RRS 42 Interpretations as a .PDF file.
The interpretations will come into force on 26 April 2003, but any event may adopt the interpretations before then, provided the judges brief the competitors.
VC Performance Rigging & J/22 NAs
The organizing committee of the 2003 J/22 North American Championships
is proud to announce that VC Performance Rigging, Annapolis, MD, has joined our team as a sponsor-partner. VC Performance Rigging has established themselves as one of the premier rigging shops for the most competitive sailors. They provide custom rigging services for highly competitive classes such as the J/22 and J/24, as well as equipment for larger boats like the Farr 40 and Grand Prix Offshore racers.
1st Joint Meeting of the US Class Association and the District Governors
The United States J/22 Class Association executive committee and the district governors held their first joint meeting of the new year via conference call on March 19. Although the executive committee meets monthly, this was the first time that the group was expanded to include the governors. Jim Hayes, Lars Hansen and Scott Law joined the meeting for valuable discussion on suggestions for better implementation and promotion of the Class. Among the items discussed were the relationship between Class and builder, geographic distribution of major regattas, rule changes and overall marketing of the Class. The committee and governors are excited about the items that were discussed, and the Class is already planning additional meetings to further develop the ideas.
Texans Dominate World Championship
The competition was fierce at the J/22 World Championship in Corpus Christi, TX, but Terry Flynn, Randy Borges and Paul Grenauer launched a comeback in the final race for the prestigious victory. Sixty boats competed in the international event, spanning nine races over four days from October 8-11. "This could have been one of the toughest regattas I have ever sailed in, in any class," observed Flynn. "The competition was quite deep. Any one of the top 15 was capable of winning the regatta."
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Congratulations to Terry Flynn and team for winning the J/22 Midwinter Championship
L to R: Terry Flynn & Scott Nixon |
Terry Flynn and Scott Nixon dominated the regatta, but it was Flynn who pulled out the victory at the 2003 Legg Mason J/22 Midwinter Championship. Held from February 14-16 at Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, LA, 54 boats from all across the country and as far away as Montana competed in the popular event. The three-day, seven-race regatta was sailed in winds ranging from 10 to 22 knots. Terry Flynn 1st, Scott Nixon 2nd, Zak Famberg 3rd.
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Dates Set for 2003 J/22 World Championship
It's time again to make those new year's resolutions. In addition to the usual goals to lose weight and stop smoking, why not also consider some sailing aspirations for 2003? Take yourself and your crew to the next level by competing at the next J/22 World Championship. Remember, the J/22 Class extends an open invitation for any and all teams to participate on the international stage.
Interview with 2002 J/22 World Champion Terry Flynn
Terry Flynn topped off his J/22 resume with an impressive win at the J/22 Worlds in Corpus Christi, TX. The J/22 Class is establishing itself as one of the most competitive and fastest growing classes in the world today. Here are some of Terry's thoughts on the J/22 and the regatta through an interview with Scott Nixon.
Fisher Wins East Coast Championship
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| L to R: Jones, Fisher, J. Eiber, K. Eiber |
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| Team EyeSplice |
Fifty-two boats sailed in the J/22 East Coast Championship in Annapolis, MD from September 13-15. Competitors were treated to some of the best conditions Annapolis has to offer, with a consistent breeze of 10 to18 mph and lumpy waves. The regatta served as great practice for several teams who will sail in similar conditions at the upcoming World Championship in Corpus Christi, TX.
The team of Greg Fisher, Jo Ann Jones, Keven Eiber and Jeff Eiber won the championship with scores of 3,1,1,2,3,1 for the overall win (they threw out an 11th place finish, where they were ocs). Ray Wulff of Annapolis was second (just two points back), and Nancy Haberland finished third.
For complete results, visit http://www.annapolisyc.com.
2003 North Americans Coming to Youngstown
J/22 Fleet 53 is proud to host the 2003 J/22 North American Championship Regatta on June 23-28, 2003. The event will be held at the Youngstown Yacht Club in Youngstown, NY.
The YYC Board and Officers expressed enthusiasm for the project and have already started planning a top notch regatta, building off the template created as a result of the very successful 1995 NA's held in Youngstown.
Tentative dates for the proposed regatta are June 23-28, 2003, according to the following schedule:
Sunday, June 22
1200-1800 Early Registration, Measurement Launching
Monday, June 23
0800-1800 Registration, Measurement and Launching
1400 2 Practice Starts followed by Practice Race
1900 Opening Ceremonies
Tuesday, June 24
1000 Warning Signal; (Max. 3 races)
Wednesday, June 25
1000 Warning Signal; (Max. 3 races)
Thursday, June 26
1000 Warning Signal; (Max. 3 races)
Friday, June 27
1000 Warning Signal; (Max. 3 races)Awards following haul out
Saturday, June 28
1000 Reserve Day; (Max. 2 races)
The Reserve Day will be used if fewer than six (6) races have been completed
Of course, you should expect that the social events would be consistent with YYC's reputation for being one of the most hospitable clubs on the Great Lakes! More information on this regatta will appear in upcoming newsletters.
Letter from the 2000-2001 Class President
Dear J/22 Sailors:
The USA J/22 Class had a very successful year starting with the Mid-Winters at Southern Yacht Club, North Americans at Rochester Yacht Club and the inaugural Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship sailed in J/22 for the first time. All these events were very well attended. I have no doubt that the successes were earned by the dedication and hard work of our fellow J/22 sailors. Congratulations!
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Annapolis NOODS 2002 Winner
Congratulations to helmsman Corey Butlin with crew Kristan and Moose McClintock for winning the Annapolis NOOD. Forty-two teams battled it out with Friday's winds gusting to over 34 knots.
| 1st | Corey Butlin, 1467 |
| 2nd | Greg Fisher, 751 |
| 3rd | Ray Wulff, 1482 Team EyeSplice |
| 4th | Scott Batchelor, 169 Sistah |
| 5th | Jody Swanson, 1466 S & M |
complete results
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2002 Midwinter Champion
2002 Legg Mason Midwinter Championship
| 1st |
Benz Faget, 954 Fats |
| 2nd |
Dwight LeBlanc III, 539 WaveMaker |
| 3rd |
Rob Johnston, 203 Diesel Snack |
| 4th |
Mark Foster, 707 Tejas |
| 5th |
Bonner Cordelle/Eric Faust, 665 SLO-POKE |
  ISAF World Sailing Games
Qualifiers
1st Place - Melinda Berge, Sundance (L)
2nd Place - Kris Zillman, Hey Sue (R)
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Copyright © 2006, USA J/22 Class
Team Branche Bureau, comprised of Jeroen den Boer, Truus Vissia, Martijn Punt and Sanne Botterweg, became the new J/22 World Champions at ASNQ in South Brittany, France. Held from June 30 through July 7, the Dutch team finished with 48 points, edging out the second place team (Pijl Witte, Huib Bannier, Paul Manuel and Landre Jan Willen) by two points. Results were not determined until the final race.
Organizers of US Sailing’s Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship have announced that Houston Yacht Club (HYC) in La Porte, TX will host the next regatta from November 12-17, 2007. Held biennially as part of US Sailing’s adult championship schedule, the event provides women sailors of all ability levels with high-quality racing and an opportunity to compete against top national and international sailors, while providing skills development and mentoring to young women through the Rolex Next Step program.
