Vaucluse
Junior
VJ (Vee Jay)
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The
Vaucluse Junior Photo: VJASA |
The
VJ is an exciting, low cost, intermediate sized skiff designed for the for
the Vaucluse Amateur Sailing Club. The
hull shape has remained unchanged over the years, allowing older boats to
remain competitive for many seasons. "a speed machine that can travel as
fast as a Flying Dutchman. This is a high performance training boat, and
it's power to weight ratio is nothing short of phenomenal. One way or
another they are hair raising boats, and you need the nerve of a fighter
pilot to sail them".
John
Bertrand
VJ Class Specifications
| Overall Length | 3.5 m. |
| Beam | 0.9 m. |
| Hull Weight | 40.8 kg. (min.) |
| Mast Height | 5 m. |
| Sail Area | 9 sq. m. |
| Racing Crew | Two |
VJ Class History
| 1932 | Designed by Charles Sparrow. |
The VJ Online
| Web Pages: | VJ Amateur Sailing Association |
| Association e-mail | vjasa@fcmail.com |
Notable VJ Sailors:
John
Bertrand
Gary Bruniges
Jacqueline Ellis
Chris Nicholson
Darren Nicholson
Kane Sinclair
Clubs Sailing the VJ
Belmont
16ft Sailing Club
St George Sailing Club
South Lake Macquarie Amateur Sailing
Club
Teralba Sailing Club
Toronto Amateur Sailing Club
Vaucluse Yacht Club
