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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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Vancouver Salish Sisters Heading to BVI Spring Regatta

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Chester Race Week

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A-Sail Design Principles are Often Misunderstood

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2011 Sail for Gold – First Day a long one for Canadians

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Luckily every course was successful in getting at least one race in for the day. Canadians are getting off to a good start with Star team Richard Clarke & Tyler Bjorn placing third in their one race of the day as well as Laser sailor David Wright placing third in the yellow fleet.

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Sail Canada International Racing Roundup

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The Big Picture: Foiling Hard

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