J/105 Veloce© Tim Wilkes

J/105

The North J/105 Class Sail Development program is stronger than ever. Worldwide North have enjoyed the most consistent success in the class. Our program has consistently helped top sailors finish at the front of their fleets, but even more importantly to us, it has helped our middle-of-the-pack customers become competitive with the top guys. Through continual sail testing and tuning trials, we continue to move our J/105 program forward. Our latest sails and tuning guides have proven to be the most versatile and most user-friendly program on the water. Our customers know that if they use our tuning guide as a baseline that they will be as fast as anyone and can concentrate on race winning tactics.

After extensive testing over the last nine months, North Sails is proud to introduce our complete lineup of Aramid jibs. We are now offering three models, optimized for specific conditions. Developed using the most advanced design software suite in the industry and manufactured using the world’s most advanced sailmaking technology, 3DL^®, our lineup of jibs will help lead you to the top of your fleet. Choose your weapon!

The 3DL CJ-1 Aramid Class Jib is a refinement of design combining the best features of our AP-1 and WV-1 from 2008. With a custom yarn layout, increased DPI, finishing details refinements and minimum class bag weight of 23 lbs., this sail is the result of extensive testing and is new for Fall 2009.

The 3DL CJ-1+ Aramid Class Jib is is the most durable sail in the J/105 Class Sail Development aresenal. Incorporating the exact same design as the CJ-1, the CJ-1+ features taffeta film for extra durability and longer performane life. With the taffeta film, the CJ-1+ is slightly above class minimum (bag weight: 23.8 lbs).

The 3DL HA-1 Aramid Class Jib is is optimized for heavy air conditions. The draft forward, straigh leech design of the HA Jib is idea for the more windy venues. For PHRF sailors, the HA jib is a perfect complement to your overlapping genoa.

Will Keyworth© North SailsSeadon Wijsen© North SailsNorth Sails is working harder than ever to help our customers compete and enjoy their J/105. Will Keyworth (will@sales.northsails.com), left and Seadon Wijsen (seadon@sales.northsails.com), right head the North Sails Class Development Program for the J/105. We continue to develop new tuning and trim techniques to help our clients get maximum performance from their boats.