J/109 SAILS
On this page you will find the specifications for North’s standard Class racing sails for the J/109. Because of the unique racer/cruiser qualities of the J/109, each individual owner will use their boat in a different way. Some owners will only race their J/109, while others will mix weeknight racing with weekend cruising. Still others have bought the J/109 simply to have a high performance cruising boat. To attempt to define one inventory for the boat would simply be a disservice to all of the owners. For more information regarding the full range of North products including Dacron and 3DL™ 860 carbon fiber, please contact North Sails' J/109 Class Sail Development Leader, Jack Orr (
jacko@sales.northsails.com).
J/109 CLASS MAINSAIL
© North SailsMN-1 Class Mainsail
3DL 860 Carbon/Aramid 14700 DPIP = 13.18
E = 4.72
Since you only get to use one mainsail it has to be versatile enough to cover the full wind range. Our standard class sail is easy to trim and will hold its fast shape even when the wind increases. The sail is designed to use the full range of the backstay adjustment. In 2008 we are improving the carbon distribution to hold sail shape better and last longer.
SPECIFICATIONS:
» Full Length Top Batten
» 4 Leech Battens
» Mandatory Class Reef
FEATURES:
» Integral Shelf Foot
» Insignia
» Sail Numbers
» RBS Battens
» Cunningham
» High Modulus Leech Line
» Foot line
» Trim Stripes
» Sail Bag
» Class Royalty Tag
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J/109 CLASS HEADSAIL
© North SailsAP-1 105% Class Headsail
3DL 860 Carbon/Aramid 14700 DPII = 14.17
J = 4.05
This sail is optimized for 0-15 knots TWS. It has plenty of power in light air and the shape can be easily adjusted by changing the halyard and backstay tension as the wind increases. This year we are adding a tighter Aramid scrim to strengthen the leech.
FEATURES:
» 3 Vertical RBS Epoxy Battens
» High Modulus Leech Line
» Foot line
» Trim Stripes
» Telltale Window
» Sausage Bag
» Class Royalty Tag
Other Available Options:
» UV Leech & Foot Cover
» UV Luff Sleeve
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J/109 HEAVY HEADSAIL
© North SailsHA-1 105% Heavy Headsail
3DL 860 Carbon/Aramid 16800 DPI
This sail is flatter in shape than the AP jib, but not as flat or smaller like a blade jib. So the boat will stay on its feet in heavier breeze and accelerate instead of heeling and sliding sideways. We kept the sail full size so that the sail will still have some power in windy, but lumpy conditions. This year we are offering North's new TC, Taffeta Core as an extra option for added durability.
I = 14.17
J = 4.05
FEATURES:
» 3 Vertical RBS Epoxy Battens
» High Modulus Leech Line
» Foot line
» Trim Stripes
» Telltale Window
» Sausage Bag
» Class Royalty Tag
Other Available Options:
» UV Leech & Foot Cover
» UV Luff Sleeve
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J/109 PHRF/IRC-OPTIMIZED AP GENOA
© North SailsAPG-1 145% PHRF/IRC-OPTIMIZED GENOA
145% 3DL 600 Aramid 12600 DPI
I = 14.17
J = 4.05
J-109 owners who like to sail handicap and point to point events will love this new addition to the CSD lineup. This genoa is based on the English class sail that dominated their National Championship. If you race in under 14 knots of wind most of the time, or you want better reaching performance, this sail is for you.
FEATURES:
» Sail Numbers
» Draft Stripes
» Tell Tale Window
» J-Length Sausage Bag
» Certified Measurement
Other Available Options:
» UV Leech & Foot Cover
» UV Luff Sleeve
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J/109 CLASS ASYMMETRICS
© North Sails2A Class Spinnaker 108m2 - Asymmetric
SPL = 5.72
ISP = 14.84
This AP sail is a race proven winner. It's fast at tighter angles in light breeze and loves to sail deep. When the breeze starts to fill in, ease the sheet and turn the boat down. The sail will rock out to windward with the maximum amount of projection, it has a big head and plenty of power. We have done a lot of sail testing, virtual and on the water, for sprit boats. This sail is result of all that hard work.
4A Class Spinnaker 108m2 - Heavy AsymmetricSPL = 13.33
ISP = 49.00
FEATURES:
» NorLite 70
» High Modulus Luff Cords
» Inked on Sail Numbers
» Turtle Bag
» Class Royalty Tag