User:Stuj24/J-Boats/2002

The introduction of the J/109 in Europe results in a remarkable year for J/Boats in Europe. The J/109 results roll in all year with wins at Spi-Ouest, Cowes Week, Breskens Race Week, Double-handed Round Britain Race and the prestigious Atlantic Trophy. A set of J/109 plugs are shipped to the US and TPI begins production for the North American market.

ISAF selects the J/22 (women’s keelboat division) and J/80 (men’s keelboat division) for the World Sailing Games in Marseilles.

The J/105 explosion continues with 50 boats at the North Americans in Chicago, hull #600 built, and the J/105 is selected for the UBS Challenge Pro Match-Racing Tour in Europe.

The J/80 earns a class start at Kiel Week in Kieler Woche, Kiel, Germany. And, the J/80 Worlds are held in La Rochelle, France.

The J/Fest Regatta Series goes national with sponsors and five great events.

Brad Read wins J/24 Worlds on its return to Newport, Rhode Island. Brad follows his brother Ken Read's footsteps in winning this prestigious event.

The J/109 and J/105 are 1st and 2nd overall in Rolex Middle Sea Race, sailed out of Malta in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.

Terry Flynn wins the 60-boat J/22 Worlds in Texas.