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Dinghy

FJ

dinghy

The Flying Junior, a simple two-person trainer built to bridge the gap between the Optimist and bigger racing dinghies.

LOA
4.04
M
YEAR DESIGNED
1955
DESIGNER
Uus van Essen and Conrad Gulcher
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Technical Data

Specifications

LOA
4.04
M
Beam
1.5
M
Draft
0.9
M
Hull Weight
95
KG
Crew Min
2
Crew Max
2
Year Designed
1955
Mainsail Area
6.04
M²
Jib Area
3.39
M²
Spinnaker Area
0
M²
Class Profile

Class Facts & History

Category
Dinghy
Type
dinghy
Designer
Uus van Essen and Conrad Gulcher
Class Association
International Flying Junior Class Association

History

Uus van Essen and Olympic sailor Conrad Gulcher designed the FJ in the Netherlands in 1955 as a youth trainer to sit between the Optimist and bigger two-handed dinghies. It picked up International Class status in the early 1970s and has since been built in the thousands for school, club and collegiate fleets.

Sailing Characteristics

With just a mainsail and jib and no spinnaker to manage, the FJ keeps crews focused on boat handling, sail trim and boat-on-boat tactics rather than kite work. It's a simple, durable platform that holds up to years of school and club use without needing a soft touch.

Racing Context

Widely used in youth and collegiate sailing programs across Europe, North America and Asia, with dedicated Club FJ fleets forming the backbone of much of US college racing.

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