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 Simon Sexton JohnShannonI would say in the photo the crew should sit right together and forward. In light air you have kind of a draggy rear end you want to get it out of the water. Light air bow down trim. You know on the downwind legs to take the centerboard up right? Minimizes drag. Good luck have fun JohnShannon said: I would say in the photo the crew should sit right together and forward. In light air you have kind of a draggy rear end you want to get it out of the water. Light air bow down trim. You know on the downwind legs to take the centerboard up right? Minimizes drag. Good luck have fun Click to expand  SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John@Simon Sexton sounds like weight means lots of wind needed. You may just be at a disadvantage in light air agains a couple of 120lb dripping wet competitors. Sail trim. Your image shows a fairly raked mast. Not sure about what is best on the FJ. In my M15 5 degrees was optimal. When going down wind we wanted the mast to be vertical so we sailed with a rather loose mast. The stays were not super tight. It could be the angles but it appears the boom slants down from the mast. I always try to set the rig with the boom parallel to the water. The center board is variable. It helps to stop you from slipping sideways. Pulling it up on may cause your boat to slip sideways. You need to adjust it based on conditions. 1/3 1/2 or 3/4 depends on what the boat is doing. In a blow you may want a bit of board down wind to maintain stability. Then practice your tacking. Make yourself smooth in the water. And plan your tactics. You should have an advantage over visiting Sailors as you know the water they need to learn where to sail based on conditions ie. tide, wind, etc. Good luck.  Look up John Kolius and see if he'll coach you.  Yeah, downwind keep your weight centered and centered.... right? agprice22 said: Yeah, downwind keep your weight centered and centered.... right? Click to expand  Check with some of the local Yacht Clubs and get into their Junior program or the High School Sailing program. They probably have lot's of stuff going on in 420s which will transfer over to the FJ.  Rich Stidger1978. 20 year old FJ was my first sailboat. I didn't have a clue how to sail it. Well actually I did have a clue but it was wrong. My wife still thinks I am clueless, but that's another story..... You know if you are dead downwind, crank on the outhaul. In DDW the sail is stalled so the goal is maximum projected area. Also DDW try heeling the boat to windward a bit. Also if you are near them pay attention to what the Kiwis are doing it sounds like it is less wrong that what you are doing. Also ask them over a beer they might tell you something JohnShannon said: You know if you are dead downwind, crank on the outhaul. In DDW the sail is stalled so the goal is maximum projected area. Also DDW try heeling the boat to windward a bit. Also if you are near them pay attention to what the Kiwis are doing it sounds like it is less wrong that what you are doing. Also ask them over a beer they might tell you something Click to expand  Will GilmoreTo slack the outhaul for a DDW run takes planing, timing and coordination to pull off without stopping the boom swing significantly mid-course change. You probably won't have time on a short course. You have an advantage of ballast due to your size, learn to use it. Keep the stick as vertical as possible. Also, get Jackdaw to advise you. I haven't read anyone else's posts on SBO that knows more about racing than him. Wax the bottom of your boat, if that's legal, I don't know racing rules. It sounds like you've got the theory down, so become a well oiled machine. And learn to read the wind. Being in the right wind can make all the difference. I've been left drifting at the head of a flotilla of floundering racers by one lone skipper who had the right wind while the rest of us just sat and gawked as she crossed the finish line on the outside line. Very frustrating. - Will (Dragonfly) Oh I have heard about 400 wet sand paper on the bottom not wax at all. Also try to be at the start line at speed when the gun goes off. Will Gilmore said: To slack the outhaul for a DDW run takes planing, timing and coordination to pull off without stopping the boom swing significantly mid-course change. You probably won't have time on a short course. You have an advantage of ballast due to your size, learn to use it. Keep the stick as vertical as possible. Also, get Jackdaw to advise you. I haven't read anyone else's posts on SBO that knows more about racing than him. Wax the bottom of your boat, if that's legal, I don't know racing rules. It sounds like you've got the theory down, so become a well oiled machine. And learn to read the wind. Being in the right wind can make all the difference. I've been left drifting at the head of a flotilla of floundering racers by one lone skipper who had the right wind while the rest of us just sat and gawked as she crossed the finish line on the outside line. Very frustrating. - Will (Dragonfly) Click to expand JohnShannon said: Oh I have heard about 400 wet sand paper on the bottom not wax at all. Also try to be at the start line at speed when the gun goes off. Click to expand - This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. Accept Learn more…
 All About The FJThe Fj is the shorter name for Flying Junior. The Flying Junior or FJ is a sailing dinghy which was designed in 1955 in the Netherlands by renowned boat designer Van Essen and Olympic sailor Conrad Gülcher. The FJ was built to serve as a training boat for the Olympic class Flying Dutchman. The FJ has a beam of 4’11” and an overall sail area of 100 square feet. These dimensions make the FJ an ideal class to teach young sailors the skills of boat handling and racing. Today the FJ is sailed in Japan, Canada, Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Slovenia and the United States. In the US, many high school sailing and Intercollegiate Sailing Association programs own fleets of FJs. The college and high school programs in the US use a version of the FJ known as the Club FJ. This boat is slightly different from the International FJ in that it does not use Trapeze and it has a smaller, non-spherical Spinnaker. SKIPPER AND CREWThe Fj is the boat we will sail at practice and competition mainly. You will over time learn its strengths, weaknesses, and tricks. On the FJ we have two sails. One mainsail and one jib. The mainsail is the skipper’s job and the jib is the crew’s job. The mainsail is the bigger sail that will catch all the air and make your boat go fast! The jib is to balance out the boat and make it be able to go longer distances in shorter times. When going upwind the Skipper will pull the mainsail in and out as it seems fit to the wind. The more pulled in, the more air it catches, therefore making it go faster. The crew will always have his jib pulled in 100% on the upwind. This helps the boat to stay faster and the skipper be able to read the boat cues easier. If the skipper and crew work together with their sails and communicate then the outcome is a very fast boat! On the downwind, the crew will push the boom out across the boat to where it’s at a 90-degree angle. The skipper will have the rope loosely to the mainsail and be leaning over the boat to make sure the jib catches the wind. The ideal state is for the boat to be “wing on wing” where the mainsail is on one side and the jib is on the opposite. Sometimes the wind will not let you go wing on the wing though, so your other option is to have your mainsail on the same side. This usually catches less wind but still makes your boat go fast on the downwind. TIPS AND TRICKS:Here are some tips and tricks when sailing the FJ… - Always know which way the wind is coming from. This will help you know where you need to point your boat and how you can get across the water the fastest
- Put the daggerboard half way up when going downwind. This reduces friction between the boat and the water, causing the boat to be faster.
- If you are sailing in heavy wind. You should let out your mainsail a bit, lean out over the boat, and then pull the sail back in. This helps to dump the air out and get your boat flat while also giving a boost of speed.
- Learn the names of the different rope on the boat. You have your Cunningham, outhaul, and vang all memorized. This will help when your coach is yelling at you to pull one of them in or make them looser.
- Have your crew sit backward. This helps so they don’t have to flip around every time you tack and also it means the skipper is looking forward and the crew is looking back so you cant hit anything and you always have sight of your surroundings.
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Flying Junior Trolling Motor: Where to put battery?Good morning/afternoon sailors! I'm new to the sailing dinghy world and where we live in St. Mary, GA there is a fair current. My SO would be more comfortable with using an auxiliary motor on our small 14 foot flying junior style sloop to dock and if the wind dies this boat is not easy to row. We have a trolling motor in mind but I'm wondering where to put the battery? Super n00b question but am very welcoming to any feedback! Thank you!  Others with specific FJ experience should respond, however, I would imaging you would want to shoot for a position that does not disrupt how the boat floats. There may be some practical considerations that make this impossible. Obviously, you will need to come up with some way to secure the battery. The only problem with this placement will be that you would need some expensive electrical cables going from midship to stern. Be sure that you have the battery terminals covered so something metal, like a mast side stay, cannot accidentally drop across the posts when raising the mast..... Don't ask me how I know... But, a 30 lb thrust trolling motor works fine for docking or windless cruising on a 14' Hobie Holder.  Rocky Mountain Breeze said: Be sure that you have the battery terminals covered so something metal, like a mast side stay, cannot accidentally drop across the posts when raising the mast..... Don't ask me how I know... ... Click to expand... Generally, a battery large enough to provide power to counteract the tides and currents in your area would be heavier and more difficult to deal with than a small OB gasoline engine. I'd have the same capsize concerns with a gas OB (my memory is that it was not all that hard to flip an FJ) Not to mention that you'd be setting up for a gas/oil spill if the motor got submerged. Those boats were designed to dock under sail. Well worth getting comfortable doing it. It probably sculls fairly easily too. Top Contributors this Month  | 
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Formerly FLYING DUTCHMAN JUNIOR, FLYING JUNIOR. As of 1980 the name was officially changed to INTERNATIONAL FJ. First built of Fiberglass in 1960. A 'Club' version (CLUB FJ) is of heavier construction with approximately the same dimensions. There have been a number of other variants including the DEMON, a stretched version of the same design, […]
IMO, the Flying Junior is a good boat for learning, but not a good boat for three to learn on simultaneously. And it also depends on the people. The FJ is a sit-on boat, not a sit-in boat. That means no back rest. Young people might not mind, but I would find it too uncomfortable after about an hour.
that being said, i raced fjs and 470s (yes i know..420 is the post boat)..however given neither will use chutes or traps, i think the fj might be slightly faster.. why..i dunno. but, sailing any w/o traps and kites takes most of the fun factor out of the equation. By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest ...
The International FJ is a Dutch sailboat that was designed by Uus Van Essen and Conrad Gülcher as a trainer and one design racer, first built in 1956.. The boat was initially called the Flying Dutchman Junior (after the Flying Dutchman one design racer), as it was designed as a trainer for that Olympic sailing class boat. It was later called the Flying Junior.
The higher a boat's D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL: Waterline length in feet
The Boat: CFJ, Light Air Machine. The CFJ is a light, maneuverable boat at 13 feet long, 4 feet wide and weighing in around 220 lbs. Slightly shorter, narrower and lighter than the C420, the CFJ is designed to go upwind, fast. Narrow bow entry and a more rounded hull shape than the C420 means better upwind feel at the sacrifice of the ease of ...
I did quite a lot of sailing on FJs, Flying Scots, and Hobie 16s when I was learning to sail. The H16 was the most fun by a mile. The H16 was the most fun by a mile. The Flying Scots were great campers that you could load down with 500lbs of gear and 6-8 people.
The International Flying Junior or FJ is a sailing dinghy which was originally designed in 1955 in the Netherlands by renowned boat designer Van Essen and Olympic sailor Conrad Gülcher. The FJ was built to serve as a training boat for the then Olympic-class Flying Dutchman. The FJ has a beam of 4'11" and an overall sail area of 100 square ...
Flying Junior. November 30, 1999 by Sail1Design Editor Leave a Comment. The "Flying Dutchman Junior" was originally designed, in Holland, by Van Essen, a well-known Dutch boat designer. Listed as codesigner was Conrad Gulcher, Dutch Olympic sailor. (Gulcher and Van Essen also collaborated on the Flying Dutchman Conrad Gulcher served as ...
The Flying Junior (FJ) sailboat is a renowned double-handed sailing dinghy celebrated for its simplicity, durability, and versatility. The FJ has become a staple in sailing education and competitive racing. With its distinctive appearance, including a main and jib sail configuration, the Flying Junior offers sailors an engaging and responsive ...
Its enduring popularity, strong class association, and supportive community make it a beloved classic in the world of small sailboats, embodying a perfect blend of performance, comfort, and inclusivity for sailors of all levels. 8. Hobie Cat. Start a fun hobby with the Hobbie Cat. Length: 16.7ft / 5.04 m.
Flying Junior Sailing is the official video channel of the international Flying Junior sailing class. The Flying Junior is one of the most versatile sailing ...
Folks, Pay attention to the year and manufacturer of the FJ. See whether you're talking about an FJ or a CFJ. This boat, an Advance FJ (one of the most popular makes produced in the US of the FJ) was frequently sold in this configuration. A capsize returns a boat with 300 gallons of water inside. Somewhat unstable, requiring a bit of bailing time.
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Pulling it up on may cause your boat to slip sideways. You need to adjust it based on conditions. 1/3 1/2 or 3/4 depends on what the boat is doing. In a blow you may want a bit of board down wind to maintain stability. Then practice your tacking. Make yourself smooth in the water.
HISTORY. The Fj is the shorter name for Flying Junior. The Flying Junior or FJ is a sailing dinghy which was designed in 1955 in the Netherlands by renowned boat designer Van Essen and Olympic sailor Conrad Gülcher. The FJ was built to serve as a training boat for the Olympic class Flying Dutchman. The FJ has a beam of 4'11" and an overall ...
Hey folks, I have a new to me older Advance Flying Junior, that needs some TLC and is a bit different as far as mainsheet and boom vang rigging then I have seen before with my limited FJ experience. My previous experience in sailing were Hobie cats 30+ years ago in Kaneoehe bay Hawaii, and hunters in Germany, and a family FJ 25 years ago.
Zim Sailing manufactures the highest-performing and most durable and dependable Flying Junior Sailboats. Summer Boat Specials Happening Now - Contact Us Today! Menu. Search. Close Search. Call Us (401) 237-6117; ... Zim Sailing's Club FJ sailboat is approved by the CFJ class association. The boat and class are very active on the west coast and ...
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5238 posts · Joined 2008. #3 · Aug 14, 2014. This place sells some parts for the FJ: APS - Cub Junior / FJ Sailboat Parts and Accessories. This link has some diagrams of the FJ rigging layout: LaserPerformance | North America - Home. Lots of info on the FJ out there.
Lou452 Discussion starter. 749 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · Mar 9, 2012. I would like some help to figure out what I am doing and parts I need. I have just purchased a 1967 flying junior. made by Southern Ohio sail craft. It is just 13 feet the same length as my sunfish. It is missing the spinnaker cleats?
Good morning/afternoon sailors! I'm new to the sailing dinghy world and where we live in St. Mary, GA there is a fair current. My SO would be more comfortable with using an auxiliary motor on our small 14 foot flying junior style sloop to dock and if the wind dies this boat is not easy to row.