This past weekend we headed up to C Scow Nationals 2013 in Pewaukee, Wisconsin hosted by the Pewaukee Yacht Club. Friday and Saturday were two days of light air racing with three races completed and today saw much nicer breeze and three more races. Congratulations to Leif & Erik Evensen & Jackie Eisenhauer, 2013 C Scow National Champions!!!

Becky was out on the water with her camera and captured images of today’s racing. Check out the 2013 C Scow Nationals Gallery here with more images to be added.

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Need help with logistics for your next regatta? Parts for your boat? Crew Gear? We want to make sure our clients have exactly what they need and have their questions answered. We are specialists in the J/70, J/80, Melges 24, Melges 20, Etchells, C-Scow and MC Scows along with many larger race boats. We’re quick to respond by email and also available by phone. Please feel free to contact Ed & Becky Furry directly at 574-889-0022 or by email at info@sail22.com.

It’s that time of year again when we head to Charleston for the ever growing Charleston Race Week. Last year, we were demo sailing the J/70 out and about on the race course and this year there are 56 registered to be on the starting line!!! How awesome is that? And on top of an extremely strong J/70 fleet, are the Melges 24, Melges 20 and Viper 640 fleets with 37, 34 and 37 teams as well. No question about it, that this will be another excellent event with everyone coming together for lots of racing in beautiful Charleston.

We’re here again working with our regular teams and some new ones from the J/70 fleet. We have some great new products and covers for J/70 teams and the Sail22 Support Trailer is fully stocked to service any of your needs. We have pre-orders ready for pick-up and will be based at Patriot’s Point starting on Wednesday. As always, Harry, our director of marketing will be on site for greeting clients. On behalf of the whole Sail22 team, we’re looking forward to seeing you soon!

Here are a few images from Bacardi Miami Race Week to get you excited about the upcoming racing this week. I’ve been a bit swamped and haven’t had a chance to get the images from Miami uploaded yet, but there are some great ones. Enjoy!

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Need help with logistics for your next regatta? Parts for your boat? Crew Gear? We want to make sure our clients have exactly what they need and have their questions answered. We are specialists in the J/70, J/80, Melges 24, Melges 20, Etchells, C-Scow and MC Scows along with many larger race boats. We’re quick to respond by email and also available by phone. Please feel free to contact Ed & Becky Furry directly at 574-889-0022 or by email at info@sail22.com.

We’ve been in Key West since last Monday and have been so busy, we haven’t had a chance to write about it! Always one of our favorite regattas and this year we’re excited to have the J/70 Class joining in on the fun. It’s great to meet many clients we have been working with on their new J/70’s for upgrades and covers, as well as some new owners in the Melges 24 class who are also here. We’re based in Truman Annex at the mobile marina and will be there throughout the week. Ed and I are racing together on the J/70 Surge with Geoff Pierini and looking forward to a great week. The demo boat, USA 14 is chartered to Bob Hughes of Heartbreaker, so keep an eye out for both. Bill Becker will be available for any needs during the day when we are on the water and can be reached at 219-617-2275.  As always, you can email us at info@sail22.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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Need help with logistics for your next regatta? Parts for your boat? Crew Gear? We want to make sure our clients have exactly what they need and have their questions answered. We’re quick to respond by email and also available by phone. Please feel free to contact Ed & Becky Furry directly at 574-889-0022 or by email at info@sail22.com.

Our list of Sail22 parts and upgrades for the J/70 continues to grow! Here’s a list only of options that are available for the boat. Can you tell that we really don’t sleep much? Our minds are always churning up ideas of ways to make sailing easier and more enjoyable for our clients. Please feel free to ask us any questions. We love to help!

Sail22 J70 Options Price List

Please see many of these updates with images & descriptions: http://www.Sail22.com/J70

We will be at all of the J/70 Winter Circuit Events to provide support for the fleet as the J/Boats Mobile Resource Team.We hope to see you there!

Quantum Key West Race Week- Key West, FL | January 20-25, 2013
Sperry Topsider St Petersburg NOOD Regatta- St Petersburg, FL | February 17-19, 2013
Bacardi Miami Sailing Week- Coconut Grove, FL | March 7-9, 2013
Sperry Topsider Charleston Race Week- Charleston, SC | April 18-21, 2013
Sperry Topsider Annapolis NOOD Regatta- Annapolis, MD | May 3-5, 2013

Sail22 is pleased to offer logistics services to J/70 teams. We offer full service packages which include boat transport, set-up, launch, haul and break down to travel to the next event or we can customize logistics to meet your individual team’s needs (ie. only rig & launch or break down of boat). Our company has worked with many teams from all over the World in various one-design classes to make regattas easier and more enjoyable for teams. Rigging and boat prep of the J/70 starts at $300 and everything else is customized. We will be supporting the J/70 in conjunction with J/Boats in Key West, St. Pete, Miami, Charleston & Annapolis for the class events. Please feel free to email us at info@Sail22.com or call 574-889-0022 to discuss your upcoming regatta needs or questions on upgrades.

Sail22 J/70 Regatta Services
Rig, wash boat & Launch – $300
Apply Hullkote with Hullkote included – $100
Haul, Clean, De-rig and prep for trucking – $300
Transport of J/70 between events- Ask for quote
Storage in Florida between events – options starting at $140/month
Ask for Everything on the list and get it all at a 10% discount!

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As the C Scow Class President, Ed was invited up to Melges in Lake Geneva, WI for the first sail of the new 2013 C Scow. We have a 1998 C currently and it’s a great boat…but we’ll be looking to upgrade soon! We had a beautiful late Fall afternoon…crisp, medium breeze and a little bit of sun here and there. Ed sailed with Jim Gluek on the 2013 C Scow and Andy Burdick & Matt Pistay sailed the 1999 C Scow (B-16), which was known to be a fast boat. The rig for the new C was borrowed from Paul Reilly, as it was felt to be a good rig and the new C Scow mast die isn’t finished (new masts in January 2013), so we weren’t able to test a new rig quite yet.

The new C is about 20 pounds lighter in the bow, due to the adjustable forestay being replaced with a fixed forestay. Why you ask? Well, one big reason is to keep water out of the bow of the boat and the adjustable forestay was a big entry point. Take all of that hardware out and replace with a simple, lightweight turnbuckle and it’s a big difference. The reason for the effort to lighten up the bow of the C Scow dates back to Melges switching over to their M-Preg process which infuses the fiberglass with resin leading to a more even distribution, however this results in less control to keep the ends lighter.  C Scow sailors felt that the 1998-2000 boats were better due to this.  Sailing the C in big waves can be a challenge as the flat bow likes to dive into the waves.  Keeping the weight out of the bow if very important in these conditions. The sailors asked for this and Melges listened.  The bow of the 2013 C Scow we tested also had no rub rail, again to keep water and weight out of the bow. And besides, the boats really shouldn’t be hitting other boats or the dock, right? It’s rare to find another sailboat with a rub rail these days…but if you really want one, you can have it added as an option. Another big update is the use of cubetainers in the bow of the boat for buoyancy to replace the styrofoam that was previously used. This will help with weight, especially as the boat ages, as there isn’t any foam to absorb water. Now that the class has approved Carbon tillers and tiller extensions, they will also be options for the 2013 C Scow. Other options for the 2013 C Scow include a gray deck and also a Soft Deck (they are great, we make them for other Melges boats and the new J/70) which means it’s now super comfortable to sail barefoot on those hot summer days.  The only other change was with the outhaul.  It is back on the boom right above the crew and easy to use without extra rigging to get it back to the skipper.  I’m sure if you like the old style, it is still an option.

Becky was on the water with Harry Melges during the test sail and her camera. Check out her gallery of the New 2013 C Scow for more pictures from the test sail.

So now the sailing side of things.  The new 2013 boat felt great.  Having Jim Gluek driving didn’t hurt things! As every new boat should feel great and work very well, it did.  But aside form just having that “new boat feel”, everything just worked very smooth.  We had pretty consistent breeze and small waves since we had the lake to ourselves.  It truly was a perfect day for the initial sail.  The bow on the new boat was noticeably lighter in the bow.  Some of the photos may not give it justice.  If you look at crew weight I was in the front with Jimmy driving so much more weight forward than Andy and Matt who had their weight reversed from us. The leeward bow rail was skipping off the waves more with the waves breaking back about a foot.  When we switched boats there was some splash forward even when I was driving with Jimmy crewing.  Both boats were definitely fast and there really wasn’t a huge speed advantage for either boat.  This is a good thing, as the goal is to make the new boat perform like the 1999 and not exceed it.  With a new mast that might change the game a little. Downwind the boats were very similar in speed.  After over a mile the boats were right with each other.  This is a great thing as a slower boat would definitely be pushed back after that kind of time.  I think the big test will come in wavy conditions.  Even if these two boats are the same speed in medium breeze and small waves, that will change when the waves pick up.  This is the selling factor for a new boat.  The stiffness of a new boat will come into play as the waves get bigger and the breeze builds.  This is just a fact and a good thing to get new boats on the line.  My end reaction is my boat is a great boat.  But it is a 1998 that is fairly lightly used.  If I had the time to sail C’s more and the money I would buy a new boat for sure.  Melges does a great job building solid boats and my 15 year old boat is definitely not going to be as fast as a new boat.  Yet, the simplicity of the new forestay that is still easy to change between races sells me.  I also like the fact that there no place for water to enter the boat from the bow now.  I am actually thinking about removing my bow rail to keep water out of my boat. Regardless, I’ll be adding a carbon tiller and tiller extension since they are cool and will be less maintenance than the current wood ones.

The new C stays true to the previous C Scows without changes that will make older boats outdated and definitely keeps the boat fast and fun. Melges is taking orders for the 2013 C Scow…give Andy or Harry a call and tell them how excited you are for the new updates…and go sail a C…new or old, you’ll have a blast!

Sail22 has been working with J/Boats on the J/70 for over a year.  We were lucky enough to be some of the first to sail these great new rocketships and are working with Stearns Boating in the Midwest to sell the boats.  The boat in the photos are of Hull #14, which is our demo boat.  We are using this boat to not only demo and sell J/70’s, but also to work with the boat to create some aftermarket products that will help you rig, sail, transport and enjoy your J/70 to it’s fullest.

If there is something you are looking for and don’t see it here please shoot us a note at info@sail22.com or feel free to call us at 574-889-0022. There is a good chance we have something in the works!

For a simple detailed price list of all of our offerings for parts and logistics including new items not pictured below, please go to our J/70 Options & Upgrades Price List.

Covers & Bags

J/70 Travel Mooring Cover – $940

J/70 Travel Bottom Cover – $998

J/70 Padded Boom Bag – $60 *** J/70 Rudder Cover – $60  ***  J/70 Tiller Cover – $40  *** Spreader Bag $40 ***

J/70 Companionway Cover $55 *** UV Jib Sock $180 *** J/70 Mast Bag $225 (Spreader on Version $250)***

Turnbuckle Cover $15 *** Shroud Bag $35 *** Forward Hatch Cover $40  *** Sheet Bags $20 Small/$25 Large ***

J/70 Mast Pad $60 *** Padded Hatch & Board Bag $100 *** Forestay Turnbuckle Cover $15 ***

J/70 Spinnaker Launch Bag $200 (Mounting hardware kit $30) *** Keel Crane Bag $280 ***Ronstan Drink Holder $15 ***

Ronstan Winch Handle Pocket $34 Ask about other J/70 covers & bags we are working on.

Padded Engine Bag $200 *** Designed for a Honda 2.0, but will fit any engine in the 2-2.5hp range. Also available for Torqeedo engines. Padded and vinyl for quick clean up in case of fuel or oil spillage. Handles to carry and also to secure.

J/70 Mast Bunk – $700 – Low position for travel and high position for rigging and stepping.  A much safer and easier way to rig and travel with your J/70.

Keel Crane Bracket Kit $100 – Secure your keel crane to the trailer for travel outside the boat.

J/70 Third Hands with Keepers - $100 pair – Allows you to tune your rig without pulling out tools.  Locks the top of the rigging wires.

J/70 Shroud Locks – $40 – These little guys go between your open body turnbuckles to keep them from spinning.

Easily removed without tools so you can spin your rig up or down & know your rig settings will stay where you left them.

Sail22 Rig Tuning Tool - $40 – Keeps your turnbuckles from being beat up.  Keep this in your PFD for quick rig tuning.

No need to use a screwdriver to put turns on any more!

The Sail22 Cross Sheeting Kit $95 includes the cleats, risers and fasteners to install. Allows cross sheeting for the jib (legal November 2012).

Sail22 Full Service Rigging – Ask about custom rigging to make your J/70 easier to sail, rig and de-rig.

J/70 Outhaul with Sail22 Dogbone – $60                   J/70 Continuous Spinnaker Sheets tapered w/ tail- $250

J/70 Tapered Main Sheet – $145

J/70 Tackline with Sail22 Dogbone $150

Clew Blocks – $75 (29 mm); $95 (40 mm)- Can be used on any sailmaker’s jib. Keep an extra set on your boat just in case. We splice 2 Harken T2 29’s

together which can be looped through the clew of the sail. Easy to hook up and replace if you blow one up on the water.

J/70 6:1 Mainsheet Purchase Block & Soft Shackle Kit $145: Allows for ease of sheeting in heavier air. This set-up can be dropped to 5:1 in seconds for light air and added again just as easily.

Soak Halyard Clip $20 *** Sail22 Soak Dog Bone (Red, Green, Gray, Blue) 8mm $23, 10mm $25, 12mm $27 ***

The Sail22 J/70 Soft Deck Kit $750. Soft non-absorbent high density foam kit provides traction to the deck instead of traditional non-skid. Easier on lines, gear and people!

Dock Boxes / Trailer Boxes – $700 – Available in Grey, White and Beige. Ask about custom graphics for your dock box!

Mounting brackets to attach any dock box to your J/70 Trailer ($180 per set/box).

The Sail22 Harken Soft Dock Box. While working with Harken to design the covers for the J/70 we created this portable soft dock box with lightweight tent pole structure. Loops on the side to secure to the dock and a top flap that zips on the front to keep water from entering. The bottom is also water resistant to help keep your gear dry when it’s on the dock. Available in sizes small $300 and large $450.

J/70 Lifting Straps (2 needed) – $120/set. No shackles needed. Just loop through and hoist.

Sail22 First Aid Kit – $125 – Custom built to meet all of your on the water needs without extra fillers that you won’t use

and comes in a waterproof case to it will last until you need it.

Velocitek Pro Start $599 *** Tacktick Micro Kit $499 *** Sail22 Carbon Mast Bracket for Velocitek Pro Start or Tacktick Micro $150

Velocitek Pro Start Metal Bracket $50 *** Tacktick Wireless Micronet Race Master System w/ Speedo & Depth $1639.99

Custom boat graphic vinyl stickers for the J/70. Please ask for quote.

***We ship all over the world! Please feel free to inquire about shipping estimates!***

We are already working to put together upgrades for the J/70, including our Sail22 J/70 Soft Deck Kit and upgraded Sail22 Race Rigging options!

Sailing World’s video features a Sail22 cameo, as we sailed USA 2 with Jeff Johnstone, while Sailing World’s Dave Reed and Meredith Powlison were on USA 1 with Kerry Klingler of Quantum Sails. Dave’s Sailing World review of the J/70 can be found here. Sail Magazine’s team also did a demo sail while we were there. They had big smiles in the big breeze. Read Adam Cort’s J/70 article here. The reviews speak well of this spirited family boat!

Stu Johnstone put together another video showing off a little more fun with the J/70’s. Definitely shows off how balanced and responsive these little boats are in some breeze!

Becky spent some time photographing the J/70’s in and out of the water. Enjoy!

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A TP52 Start

The brand new McConaghy 38 owned by Rob & Sandy Butler with Marty Kullman driving.

Ran going downwind. A favorite of mine!

The Division 2 Gallery showcases the Melges 24 and Melges 32 classes. Always great one design racing with those fleets and fun to watch as well. Congratulations to Bora Gulari & his team on the Melges 24, West Marine Rigging New England Ropes and to John Kilroy and his team on Samba Pa Ti.

Melges 24 Start at Key West Race Week.

Congrats to Samba Pa Ti, winner’s of the Melges 32 class and Boat of the Week!

Bora Gulari and team headed to yet another win. They were tough to beat!
The Division 3 Gallery includes the J/80’s, Farr 30’s, PHRF and J/Boats (J/109, J/122, J/111, J/120) classes. A big variety on this course for sure and great to see more one design classes on the water at the event! As always, Key West was great to see everyone, as it’s always a bit of a reunion. We’re already looking forward to next year!

Looks like the Farr 30 Groovederci was having fun out there!

Mental and Wicked, both J/111 boats were very competitive with each other.

J/80 Start

J/Boats headed downwind

J/122 Teamwork headed to a class win!