T
he original concept of the J/35 developed in 1985 still holds true 15
years later. The J/35 provides excellent one-design racing as well as
casual sailing in the company of friends and family. The ongoing
strength of the class amidst a sea of new one-designs shows an admirable
commitment by sailors in the class. In the popular Sailing World/NOOD
Regattas, the J/35 class continues to have one of the strongest showings.
Race weeks at Key West and Whidbey Island are other top events for the
J/35 class. Today, more than 70% of the boats still actively race –– a
testimony to the enduring success of this design.
Winning ways in one-design racing form the very foundation of North Sails.
By placing knowledge in your hands we all become smarter sailors. Some of
the best and brightest within North Sails have contributed to this guide —
their names are listed with a page of helpful tuning tips on page 18.
We hope you enjoy the presentation of this tuning guide. North personnel
and many cooperative boatowners have invested a lot of time to make this
guide as helpful as possible for you. There are lots of photos showing sail
trim over a wide range of conditions and an overview of the sail inventory.
3DL sails are featured almost exclusively in upwind sails, both for weight
savings and use over a wider wind range. Our comments on sail trim are
written as if we were sailing onboard your boat with you.
As always, we want to know what you think. Call us and let us know if you
have some go-fast tips we haven‘t tried. We hope you enjoy the tuning
guide, and we look forward to another healthy 15 years of racing the J/35!
Tom Whidden, CEO North Sails
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