The J/22's are durable, safe and fun. They appeal to all ages and skill levels, easily sailed by two people, but with a cockpit large enough for four people to enjoy. Responsive, but stable at 1800 lbs with a fixed lead keel and self bailing cockpit, it is easily driven with a mainsail, 100% jib, and spinnaker. Since its introduction in 1983, the J/22 has blossomed into an International class now with 1,550+ boats sailing in 65 fleets in 18 countries.
Still, the J/22, while not large or overly complicated, is a small keel boat that can overwhelm a completely novice sailor. We want to make sure you have the necessary basic skills to safely operate the boat before you set out to sea!
Complete the information on this form and you will be contacted by a fleet member to discuss the necessary skills and arrange a time to meet and take a test sail. Required skills include tying a few simple knots while rigging the boat, demonstrating some basic sailing skills (tacking/gybing and stopping the boat) and boat maneuvers including leaving and returning to the dock.
The annual membership fee for the J/22 fleet is $600 and supports the operation and upkeep of the boats. Lifetime Memberships are available and go toward boat replacement. Anyone can join the J/22 fleet with the payment of the membership fee, even if you haven’t taken the test sail yet.
As a member, your SDYC membership account will serve as a ‘damage deposit’. In the event there is damage that needs repair, you may be liable for up to $1000. Coverage for the boats beyond that is under the club’s umbrella insurance policy.
Upon passing the skills check and test sail, you will be listed as a ‘qualified’ member and are free to reserve the boats, as available, for the entire calendar year. There is a reservation window that allows for reservations up to 30 days ahead. We also ask you give us 48 hours minimum notice, especially for weekend reservations, to coordinate launching and leave the dock with no more than five (5) souls aboard.