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Dinghy

JY15

dinghy

A rotomoulded polyethylene two-hander from 1989, tough, easy to right after a capsize, and a mainstay of North American club fleets.

LOA
4.57
M
YEAR DESIGNED
1989
DESIGNER
Rod Johnstone
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Technical Data

Specifications

LOA
4.57
M
Beam
1.78
M
Draft
0.91
M
Hull Weight
125
KG
Crew Min
1
Crew Max
4
Year Designed
1989
Mainsail Area
9.29
M²
Jib Area
4.65
M²
Spinnaker Area
0
M²
Class Profile

Class Facts & History

Category
Dinghy
Type
dinghy
Designer
Rod Johnstone
Class Association
JY15 Class Association

History

Rod Johnstone, the designer behind J/Boats, drew the JY15 in 1989 as a rugged, low maintenance dinghy for sailing schools and club fleets. Built first by JY Sailboats and Hunter Marine, and later by Nickels Boat Works and WindRider, well over 3,000 hulls have been produced.

Sailing Characteristics

The rounded deck, hiking straps and roomy cockpit make her comfortable to sail for a full afternoon, and the roller furling jib means you can shorten sail without a fuss. No spinnaker keeps the rig simple, which is exactly why sailing schools reach for the JY15.

Racing Context

Active fleets sail out of clubs across the US and Canada, with the JY15 Class Association running regional and national regattas built around club and college level competition.

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