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According to the J/105 CA rule changes that went into effect February 1, you can now have:
When do you typically register for a regatta?
Have you renewed your J/105 membership yet for 2012?
What is the average high temperature in Seabrook, TX in March?
Do you attend your local boat show?
Which photographer took your favorite picture in the 2012 J105 calendar?
Are you a fan of the J/105 Facebook page?
Did you reach your sail purchase limit in 2011?
What is your New Years resolution?
Which of these sailing authors is on the top of your must-read list?
Have you purchased the 2012 J/105 wall calendar?
What is the MOST important factor in deciding to attend a regatta away from your usual yacht club?
Do you read the minutes from J/105 Executive Committee meetings?
Should racing be cancelled for?
What are the winter plans for your J/105?
What is the most important part of a very good major regatta?
How important is the PRO in making a good major regatta?
Does your fleet issue awards for local racing?
Which article in the J/105 Summer newsletter did you find most informative?
How close do you typically race to the maximum crew weight of 1,045 pounds?
Did your local yacht club do anything to honor the anniversary of 9/11?
Does your crew go below in light air?
What is your favorite restaurant/bar in Key West?
Where is the 2012 J/105 North American Championship?
What is your preferred method of following the J/105 NAC?
Will you/Are you tracking Kattack at the J/105 North American Championship?
How often do the ISAF Sailor Classifications need to be renewed?
When do you require the crew to wear life jackets while racing in daylight?
What is the most important factor in winning big regattas?
For purposes of Class racing, sail purchases shall not exceed: Two sails in any calendar year, plus
Other than 2 spinnakers, which sails may be carried aboard during each race day?
Would you support a rule change to allow the installation of a jib barber hauler?
How frequently do you have communication with/from your fleet captain?
Does a jib that has a leech shape that has segments that are straight or convex meet CR 6.5.5?
How many boats are registered for the upcoming J/105 North American Championship?
Would you support a J/105 Midwinter Championship in Houston in 2013?
Would you support an increase of the overall crew weight limit to 1,100 pounds?
What is your highest finish in a J/105 regatta?
In honor of Mother's Day, who of the following have sailed or raced on a J/105?
How has the spring weather affected your sailing season so far?
Has your J/105's measurement certificate been submitted to the Class Office?
What do you consider most important when purchasing new sails?
Which scoring system is used in your local yacht club racing series?
When racing on a J/105, do you carry a phone?
What would you prefer to receive as a regatta award?
What article in the Winter 2011 J/105 newsletter did you find most useful?
Will you be participating in the Marblehead NOOD prior to the North American Championship?
Have you ever purchased your racing photos at a regatta from a professional photographer?
How many J/105s typically compete in your local "club racing"?
Rule 44.1 states a boat may take a:
How would you feel about the Class holding a "World Championship"?
Have you renewed your J/105 membership yet for 2011?
Which regatta are you most enthusiastic about participating in this year?
What other location would you support for a possible Midwinter Championship in the future?
Are you following J/105 racing and results at Key West Race Week?
Has your J/105 team been coached?
If you can't attend a regatta, do you follow Kattack's online tracking when it's available?
How many total crew do you typically use in a year?
If I could live anywhere to take advantage of the best sailing conditions, it would be:
What are your sailing plans for 2011?
What do you find to be the most useful piece of equipment on your J/105?
Have you purchased the 2011 J/105 wall calendar?
How open are you to chartering a J/105 to compete in an event?
Race management at regattas I've participated in this year has been:
Have you purchased your full allotment of sails in 2010?
The average high temperature during Key West Race Week is?
Do you see yourself owning and/or sailing a J/105 five years from now?
Which NOOD regattas will you participate in during the first half of 2011?
Does your Fleet hold an Annual Meeting?
Where is the 2011 J/105 North American Championship?
What is the best way to increase participation in J/105 regattas?
In your opinion, what is the maximum sustained wind speed to start a J/105 race?
Do you trailer your J/105 by:
The most important Rules Submission to decide is:
How often do you visit the J/105 Forum?
In your opinion, what is the minimum amount of wind necessary to start a J/105 one-design race?
Where do you most often get needed items for your J/105?
Have you made plans for Key West Race Week 2011?
How many J/105 North American Championships have you competed in?
To register for the J/105 North American Championship and avoid a late processing charge, enter by:
The average high temperature in Chicago during the NAC will be:
Regarding the J/105 newsletter, which of the following versions have you read?
Have you reduced your sailing budget as a result of the economy?
Does your J/105 have a...?
I can find the racing rules that I don't know at:
ISAF regulation 20 refers to:
Would you be willing to serve as a local or national J/105 officer?
Do you sail with people under the age of 18?
Do you sail on Memorial Day?
According to CR 7.1, the maximum crew weight (in swimming apparel) for J/105 one-design racing is:
What does ISAF Regulation 22 refer to?
Would you support a Class Rule change permitting use of a Kevlar main?
Do you participate in non-One-Design activities on a J/105? Such as...
Would you support the ability to register a second mainsail at J/105 championship events?
How many boats must enter the 2010 J/105 NAC before the Race Committee can split the fleet?
Where was your J/105 stored over the winter?
How much have you invested in photos or video of your boat in action at major regattas like NAC?
What is Rule 87 of the RRS used for?
In the RRS, what is the M flag used for?
How often do you race your J/105 in handicap events?
Have you ever suggested a Quick Poll question to the Class Office?
Of the winter Olympic sports, what do you most enjoy watching?
Are you a member of US Sailing?
Are your sails officially registered on this website?
How does the cost of a J/105 full membership compare to other classes?
What is the most important benefit of your J/105 Class membership?
Do you know where your boat's weight certificate is?
How interested are you in the upcoming America's Cup?
What best describes your New Year's resolution for 2010?
Subscriptions and fees for each calendar year are due and payable to the J/105 Class on?
How many 2010 sails do you intend to purchase?
What month do you prefer to attend a national championship?
What is your preferred method of receiving J/105 communications?
All I want for the holidays is:
After seeing the Fall J/105 newsletter, what would you like to see in future editions?
What is your favorite reason to be in Key West for Race Week?
Per RRS 44.2, do you prefer a 1- or 2-turn penalty for an infraction of a Part 2 rule?
Do you believe a throw-out-race is appropriate for major regattas?
What's the most important clothing for cold-weather sailing?
What color is your spinnaker?
Does your Fleet have an annual Awards presentation?
Which of the following sites do you/would you use for following J/105 updates?
Should the J/105 Class have some "open" regattas (pros allowed)?
Does Rule 10 apply when boats on opposite tacks are overlapped when entering the zone?
Do you plan to purchase a reaching spinnaker or a heavy air jib?
What is the LOA of the J/105 in feet?
Racing with your "significant other" is:
Premiere Racing has asked the Class for an idea of what the J/105 turn-out will be at Key West 2010:
Have you registered for this year's J/105 North American Championship yet?
Who handles your boat insurance?
How often do you race at your local club during your sailing season?
What professional sailing training have you had?
At what age did you start sailing competitively?
What is your favorite sailing related movie?
How would you compare attendance at your local regattas this year vs. last?
Now that you've used the 3-boat circle for a few months, do you think it's:
Besides your yacht club, at what other type of club do you spend the most time?
Approximately how many non-racing days per year does your J/105 team practice?
Which J/105 product would you invest in?
Should a masthead kite be legal in the J/105 Class?
What percentage of your J/105 use is spent racing?
For a major regatta, what is your preference for racing days?
What is your primary source of sailing information?
In what city is the new National Sailing Hall of Fame?
Are you planning to attend this year's North American Championship in Rye, NY?
In the last poll, 78% of you said your local fleet modifies the crew weight rule. Do you?
What is the primary Class Rule modified in your local fleet?
Does your fleet modify any Class Rules for your local racing?
Will the economy affect your racing this year?
Do you favor vendors that sponsor the J/105 Class?
Does your J/105 have a trailer?
Regarding crew, do you...
Where are the 2009 J/105 North Americans?
Have you renewed your 2009 membership?
How many sails do you plan to buy in 2009?
How frequently do you visit this site?
Have you reviewed the J/105 rule changes?
What is the biggest challenge facing your fleet?
New Rule 41 Outside Help states that a boat shall not receive help from any outside source, except:
New Rule 51 Movable Balast states that:
In 2009, what poll subject would you most like to see?
My J/105 New Year's resolution is:
My favorite part of the holidays is:
My least favorite part of the holidays is:
My J/105 racing plans for 2009 are:
In the 2009-2012 RRS, Rule 18 begins to apply...
In the new rules, the area around a mark (Zone) has been changed to
Have you read the changes to the Racing Rules of Sailing?
Are you going to Key West Race Week in 2009?
What was the first J Boat you owned?
Do you know the name of the new Class Administrator?
Do you have a "preventer" on your forward hatch?
Have you tried cross sheeting your jib?
Do you read the minutes from ExComm meetings?
How often do you clean your bottom during racing season?
Do you now race one-design classes other than J/105?
How long does a boat have to do turns after a protest?
Would you rather that our Rules:
San Francisco sailing is
The oldest USA athlete in the 2008 Olympics is a Star sailor in his
When you cannot attend a regatta for cause, your entry fees:
When the crew wants to throw a flag for a minor violation, generally
Should we allow either spinnaker to be deployed at any time?
Which best reflects your opinion of the weigh-your-boat requirement?
Has your boat been weighed yet?
How long is your mainsheet in service before it is replaced?
Have you had any problems with the cable to the masthead wind instrument?
How would you characterize sail technology today?
Your opinion of point-to-point (e.g. around-the-island) racing?
How many times did you pull your protest flag in 2007?
Does your top batten hang on the backstay during jibes?
Favor a competition among the top team of each fleet in borrowed boats?
Has the lower rudder bearing been replaced on your boat?
If ISAF eliminates Group 2:
Have you ever spliced braid with a fid?
Class Rules do not apply unless explicitly mentioned in the NOR or SIs.
The Key Rules summary is not sufficient as our Rules because:
How many one-design regattas will you participate in this season?
How old were you when you learned to sail?
Which would you rather have:
Have you paid your 2008 National Class dues yet?
My first race in 2008 was/is/will be:
What do you think about advertising on j105.org and in our News?
Which of the following fleets had the most Class Members?
What is your opinion of the new J/105s from USW?
With regard to Class Rules simplification:
Do you plan to increase the purchase of your outhaul in 2008?
When did you last check your emergency tiller for fit?
I would travel with my boat, if only:
The best 30+ boat competition is at:
How often should boats be re-weighed?
How would you rate JBoats/TPI in J/105 construction?
Has there ever been contact between your boat and another?
For important J/105 issues and election of national officers:
What should be the annual budget of a Class our size?
What is the premiere event of the J/105 Class?
For the next Americas Cup do you prefer:
The strength of the J/105 Class is its:
The polls I like best are about:
Which best expresses your opinion on Submission #2?
What do you think of the 3/2/3 sail purchase rule?
What is your estimated net worth?
Sailing wing-on-wing in light air for for short periods and tactical reasons:
What hull weight overage would noticeably degrade your performance?
In a 70 boat fleet would you prefer:
What's the point of entering a 70 boat regatta (for most)?
What do you like most in a Newsletter?
How often do you hear from your fleet captain?
What should the Class budget toward our North Americans in 2008?
If I knew I was OCS and did not get a radio recall...
Have small children sailed on your boat?
The J/105 Class is
How many protest hearings have you been in this year?
Would you be disappointed if there are no Rule changes for 2008?
How many 2007 sails do you plan to buy?
What's your attitude toward Class Rules?
Have you ever tried the search capability on this site?
How many one-design regattas are on your schedule for 2007?
Do you race with Blackberries aboard?
The best argument for venue specific sails (see FORUM) is:
What is the average age of your normal crew?
Have you ever tied a Turk's Head knot?
My racing philosophy can best be described by:
In heavy air
Which have you followed most closely in the last week?
The J/105 Class Rules
How many boats will be on the line for November's Annapolis NAC?
I understand the static and dynamic geometry/physics of my mast:
Is it important to "harmonize" issues from light and heavy air venues?
Would it be prudent for the Class to revise rules less frequently than once a year?
A boat tacking inside the two-length zone to round a weather mark
Our rules on professional sailors are:
What floats your boat?
Which would most likely deter you from competing
Most helmsmen who think starboard always has right of way at a finish mark
Who has right of way at a starboard pin downwind finish?
Your wind shadow is based on
Have you ever seen a race animation based on GPS data?
Would you watch video of major regattas if it appeared on the website?
Describe your traveller
Which excited you most about KWRW?
If Annapolis exceeds 52 boats for the 2007 NAC, it will be due to:
How many one-design regattas do you expect to participate in for 2007?
How important is having a good tactician?
In the races I participate in, rules knowledge is
Have you ever suggested a Quick Poll question to Nelson?
Social events at major regattas are
If a mooring ball is designated as a mark, would the pickup stick be included?
In your rating a sailing venue, which takes priority?
Do you think the J/105 has viable competition in the 30-37 foot class?
If sailing were the primary consideration, I would live in:
What is your attitude toward weighing boats vs. floatlines?
Compared to our best amateurs, in J/105s, the best pros are:
The most important Submission issue to decide (pro or con) is:
In 8-10 kts of breeze, being 100 pounds light ...
Stowing crew gear on the cabin sole is:
When it comes to annual submissions the Technical Committee should try to:
How do you view our Class Constitution?
In how many countries are there J/105s today?
What does your sailmaker recommend you do with your main?
What do you think has the most to do with winning big regattas?
How do you feel about your current sailing expenditures?
What is your opinion of the current 1045 pound weight limit?
How many batteries do you carry?
Does your crew go below in extremely light air?
Have you ever replaced your outhaul?
My highest priority in starting is:
Do you carry spare sheets when racing?
How much did you last pay for a pair of spin sheets?
Which would you rather do?
Most disagreements on the racecourse are due to:
Do you know how long your headstay is?
Will SoCal break the 2004 NAC record of 52 boats in August?
Should we allow school/academy boats to compete?
What's the driving force for your team?
Does your sailing team have quantified goals for 2006?
How much have you learned about racing and the rules in the past year?
Do you race with immediate family?
What do you pay per year on mooring, dock, or slip & winter storage?
Is your boat in the water now?
Do you use your head's holding tank?
What is your opinion of fairing/bottom shops?
What causes most dismastings in heavy air and seas?
Which is more important for the North American Championship?
Which would you least like to see?
How would you rate your local fleet in promoting the class?
If they didn't count against the weight limit, would you have youngsters aboard?
Do you have an FM radio or CD player with speakers installed aboard?
What could influence you to sell your J/105?
Paying National Class dues on-line is ...
How do you prefer to get Newsletters and Yearbooks?
With a forty percent discount how many sails would you buy in 2006?
Did you follow the KWRW Regatta on the web?
How many 2006 sails do you intend to purchase?
Where would you rather be next week?
What would trouble you most about a "traveling sails" proposal?
The performance cost of using heavy air sails in non-heavy environment is:
Should the Class allow additional sail purchases to boats that travel?
If available, would you buy an annual J/105 calendar (photos & schedule)?
I am:
What are your thoughts about sportsmanship in the Class?
How do you feel about unprotested infractions?
If travelling to an out-of-town event requiring housing
Should the J/105 become an ISAF International Class?
Have you ever changed your contact info using the website?
How many "sailing rags" do you read in a month?
Has the mast or boom on your boat ever been replaced?
Does your crew hike hard in a breeze?
Would you weigh your boat if it became an option to floatlines?
Why haven't you commented on the new Rule Submissions?
How many NACs have you particpated in?
What's your technique for getting last minute crew?
How would you feel about serving as a local fleet officer?
How likely is it that HOSS will repeat as NA Champ?
Who is your current sail maker?
How do you feel about your red & green nav lights?
What is the longest race you have done?
The rules require you to stop racing if a nearby boat is in trouble.
How long does it take a J/105 to go two boatlengths at 6.8 knots?
The hail "tack or cross" requires a response.
How would you feel about an annual competition among Fleets?
How much liability insurance do you carry on your 105?
How should an "all the time" weight limit be enforced?
Should our crew weight limit apply:
What do you think would tend to slow down boats the most:
Who taught you to sail?
On average how many times do you move your butt in a season?
Do you generally have family aboard for one-design races?
How do you feel about replacing 720 turns with 360s?
Which statement is more true:
What do you think of the new look of the web site?
What is your most urgent safety concern?
How much deflection of lifelines do the RRS allow?
Do you "shoot the finish line"?
Recently, in regattas where there is a weigh-in beforehand,
The best technique to improve participation in racing is:
The most frequently heard excuse for not participating in racing is:
Because I sail on a J/105...
If the Class chooses a more standard cloth weight for chutes:
Do you have a windspeed instrument when racing?
The primary onus for sail tag compliance rests with:
How sure are you that your flares are not expired for 2005?
How many social events does your fleet run per year?
Has your team ever employed a paid coach?
Regarding heel angle in 12 knots:
About Key West Race Week:
Has your spin halyard ever chafed through during use?
How would you classify your primary sailing venue?
If we go to aramid (Kevlar) jibs in September:
Have you communicated your views on Submission #10 to your ExCom rep?
Have you checked out the new racing rules (RRS 2005-2008)?
Does your boat have a trailer?
How much more would you pay for 50% more sail longevity?
With regard to rule making and interpreting, the Class should be:
How many one-design classes have you sailed in?
Will you have ordered your full allotment of sails in 2004?
Why do you (most often) tack on an opponent?
I would consider myself a ...
With regarding our Class Rules, do you prefer:
Where did you spend the most money this year?
Time and money aside, in which regatta would you prefer to sail?
How do you prefer characterize a NAC winning team?
Have you practice a man overboard drill in the last year?
By year end, will you have ever participated in a North Americans?
Do you carry tools aboard to clear the rig in case of dismasting?
What is the most important factor in sailing in big wind and waves?
How often do you read the e-mail newsletter Sailing Scuttlebutt?
In a large fleet, with 90 seconds remaining to the starting gun:
Does your boat carry a LOOS gauge aboard?
Who is more likely to insist on pulling the flag in close situations?
Could you reef your main on short notice?
Do you race in weekday evening "beercan" races?
What most distinguishes the best from the rest?
How often do you visit j105.org?
If we had a 360 penalty option for violations away from marks...
Where do you stow your anchor?
How often do your instruments require maintenance?
Should the Rules provide small incentives for owners who drive?
Do you carry the Class Rules aboard while racing?
Do you carry the Racing Rules of Sailing aboard while racing?
How many crew, total, do you use in a year?
What is your best finish in a one-design regatta?
What is your opinion on inboard barberhauling?
In a six mile race how are your starts correlated with your finishes?
Most of our opponents perceive the two boat circle to be:
What would you like to see more of in the Newsletter?
What is your most finickey instrument?
Have you been out sailing on a 105 this year?
On what do you rely most for downwind laylines?
How do you feel about the Class holding a "Worlds" Regatta?
When your bow passes the weather mark with offset, do you ...
Should class rules require a clearly visible marking on backup chutes?
What is your attitude toward contact between boats on the racecourse?
Are you confident in making adjustments to your Harken furler?
To do better, I wish we had more:
Had we sailed at Key West we would have finished
By our rules, used sail purchases count the same as new.
What is the best formula for increasing fleet participation?
My major (non-sails) 2004 spending will be on:
What happened at your last boat insurance renewal?
What would you think of getting the J/105 News electronically?
Would you like to recommend any of these books?
Before J/105 racing, I mostly:
How do you feel about throw outs in major regattas?
During the sailing season, our boat is kept
Did you read the Fall Newsletter?
Who is your instrument supplier?
What keeps you coming back?
Has your team been coached in the last two years?
How often do you experience crew changes within a week prior to a race?
How helpful do you find a handheld GPS in good weather?
Would you like the class to consider higher tech, longer lasting sails?
What is the fewest you have sailed with in a one-design race this year?
When you paint and sand your bottom, what does it cost (time & materials)?
Race management at my events this year have been:
Class Rules at events like Key West Race Week should be:
In ten knots of breeze and flat water, our jib leech is generally:
During racing season, how many times do you hose off your chute?
According to the floatline rule (Exhibit 7.3) a half tank of fuel is required:
Our team is best in ...
How do you adjust your jib halyard tension accurately?
I treat my sailmakers tuning guide as:
Coming out of a tack our traveller is generally:
Who is most critical in getting the boat around the course (absent other boats)?
How do you record your headings?
How do you attach your bosuns chair to your halyard?
Which would you rather sail with?
Which best describes your starting technique?
What would you prefer as a racing award?
What are your (realistic) expectations for racing this season?
What is your hull number?
Have you personally ever winterized your engine?
Who provisions the food/drink for your boat?
Do you expect to own/sail a J/105 in four years?
How much debt are you carrying on your 105?
Which JBoat do you secretly covet?
How many times have you had to use your backup chute in an event?
How many times has your engine quit with air in the fuel line?
When not racing, do you single/doublehand:
Do you have an autopilot installed?
My bottom is sanded to:
Stepanie Kovalek:
Should the class allow moving traveller cleats to the coamings?
I repaint my bottom:
My last bottom painting was:
Should the class do more to curtail aggressive/risky racing behaviors?
The hail "Tack or cross?" by a port tack boat to a starboard tacker:
Which held its value better in 2002?
What do you pay for insuring your 105 for a year?
Do you favor having the option of dual in-line stoppers for halyards?
Should the Class sell its owner e-mail list?
Should the class allow adjusting standing rigging while racing?
How many different boats have you raced on in 2002?
How is your boat stored for the winter?
Would you buy a high-tech halyard for $300 if a less high tech were available for $200?
Would you favor a cam cleat on the mast for the spinnaker halyard?
How is the Class doing in US and Canada?
On average, how often do you replace your main halyard?
What kind of propeller do you use?
How do you handle the drip on your shaft seal?
Under the new rules, how often will you replace your mainsail?
As a standard practice, do you barberhaul (inhaul) the jib on a beat?
What discourages you the most about J/105 sailing?
If I were travelling to participate in the North Americans, I would prefer:
When should the North Americans be?
Should the Class entertain the idea of group purchase of sails?
Given that we race on many levels, do you prefer, in general:
Who would you rather race with (rules notwithstanding) on a regular basis?
During a typical regatta (6 races) how many times do you adjust your shroud tension?
During a typical race, how many times do you adjust your jib cars?
How do you treat your racing mainsail?
What is your opinion of the wheel vs. tiller debate?
How should deliberate violations of class rules (sails, keel, eligibility) be treated?
What best describes your winch maintenance protocol?
What is your opinion of ablative (sloughing) bottom paint vs. a hard anti-fouling paint?
Which of the following would give you most pause about a new racing crew?
Which of these philosophy/attitude principles would top your list?
How do you rate your average competitor's knowledge of the Rules?
Which principle is most important in your racing in moderate breeze?
How do you rate your knowledge of the Racing Rules of Sailing?
QUIZ: Which owner won the most NA Championships?
How many non-race practice days did you have in 2001?
How do you feel about six crew versus five of same weight?
What is your primary consideration when purchasing new sails?
What profession best prepares you for success in the J/105 Class?
Quiz: Between the warning and prep, A fouls B with contact.
Estimate your annual operating expenses (dockage, maint., regatta fees, transport, lodging, etc.)
A mid-fleet boat (among 20) replaces three year old sails. What's it worth (all else being equal)?
Demographics: How many one-design regattas (NOT races) do you sail in during any given year?
Why do you race?
How do you feel about one-design racing, versus handicap racing?
If you had your druthers, what size one-design fleet would you race in?
What do you fear most from the RC in large fleet racing?
On what issue should the National Class focus its attention?
How should we interpret "long-term shipmate and friend" in our "owner/driver" rule?
Demographics: How old are you?
How much of your crew conversation during a race is "race talk" vs. "social talk"?
Demographics: Where do you do most of your sailing?
What is the primary factor keeping you from participating in Key West Race Week 2003?
What is most important in building a successful fleet?
To what do you most often attribute your racing successes and failures?
What is your preference for weight limit for class racing?
     

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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