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National Yacht Club hosts J/Fest July 21 – 22

May 24, 2018

National Yacht Club, Toronto is hosting the second annual Great Lakes J/Fest from July 21st to 22nd, 2018. The second annual J/Fest promises to be another top-notch event hosted by club.

For more information about this event, please contact Regatta Chair Trudy Murphy – J/80 CAN78 Feisty at trudy_murphy@yahoo.ca. You can also visit the Great Lakes J/Fest Facebook Page for updates and news leading up to the event!

History of J/Fest:

There has been tremendous support for J Boats from the fleets, owners and admirers around the Great Lakes. In 2017, the first annual J/Fest was hosted by ABYC and was fantastic. With a desire to build on the success, National Yacht Club could not be more excited to invite all J Boat owners to participate in what promises to be fierce one-design and PHRF competition and just as exciting shore parties.

Event Documents & Registration:

Event information and registration on 2018 J/Fest Yacht scoring Page.

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