A printable PDF version of this form is available here. 

This form is optional — but strongly recommended to be completed prior to your inspection appointment.

Important — before your inspection appointment:

1. Confirm that all crew members are listed in Manage2sail.com with their World Sailing ID. If you or your crew need World Sailing categorization, visit https://members.sailing.org/
2. Confirm that the boat's skipper and all Group 3 crew are current members of the J/70 Class Association. You can renew your membership or join the class online.
3. Determine the boat's event bow number (assigned by the Organizing Authority - see the Manage2sail.com scratch sheet);
4. Have access to the information from the boat's current Manufacturer's Declaration (MD);
5. Have direct physical access to the boat and its equipment.

References to "CR" are to the current J/70 Class Rules, which are available at http://j70ica.org/class-office-rules/

Questions or comments about this form should be directed to the IJ70CA Technical Chair, Polk Wagner (polk@polkwagner.com) and/or the IJ70CA Class Executive, Chris Howell (howell@j70office.com).

The following crew list items require your confirmation in Manage2sail.com

See CR C.3.

See CR C.3.1(b). | You can join and renew your class membership online. | Contact the J/70 Class Office (howell@j70office.com) if you have any questions.

See CR C.3.1(b) | If you or your crew need World Sailing categorization, visit https://members.sailing.org/

See CR I.4 | If you or your crew need World Sailing categorization, visit https://members.sailing.org/

See CR I.5 | If you or your crew need World Sailing categorization, visit https://members.sailing.org/

All required equipment must work for its intended purpose and must be carried on board while racing. See J/70 Class Rules C.4 and C.5.

This section should be completed while you are physically aboard the boat, with direct visual inspection and confirmation of each item.

The Event Technical Committee will conduct spot checks of these items throughout the event and protest boats without the required equipment.

See CR B.2.1 | You can join and renew your class membership online. | Contact the J/70 Class Office (howell@j70office.com) if you have any questions.

See CR C.4.1(a) | Allowed types: ISO 12402-5 (level50) or USCG Type III, or an equivalent.

See CR C.5.2(a)(1) | Anchor + chain together must be 5kg minimum. The chain must be long enough to be suitable for purpose (e.g., at least 2-3ft or so). The anchor rode must be 8mm diameter x 40m length (minimum). The anchor, chain and rode must be connected together and in readily-deployable condition.

See CR C.5.2(a)(2) | 9 liter minimum.

See CR C.5.1, C.5.2(a)(3) | Pump must be either permanently installed by manufacturer (French-built boats) or have a discharge hose that is long enough to reach into cockpit from the bilge (US-built boats).

See CR C.5.2(a)(4)

See CR C.5.2(a)(5) | The one that came with the boat - fiberglass.

See CR C.5.2(a)(6) | The one that came with the boat - smoked plexiglass.

See CR C.5.2(a)(7) | VHF radio must operate.

See CR C.5.2(a)(8)

See CR C.5.2(a)(9) | Fire extinguisher must meet local (e.g., USCG and/or State) regulations and be charged / not expired. ALL BOATS MUST CARRY A FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

See CR C.5.3(a)(1)  |  Engine must function and must weigh at least 12kg without fuel.

This section should be completed while you are physically aboard the boat, with direct visual inspection and confirmation of each item.

The Event Technical Committee will conduct spot checks of these items throughout the event and protest noncompliant boats.

See CR C.7.1 | The only modifications allowed are those specifically permitted by CR C.7.1. No changes to the as-molded hull shape are allowed.

See CR C.8 | The only modifications allowed are those specifically permitted by CR C.8.1. The trailing edges must meet the specifications of CR C.8.1(f). See also J/70 FAQ #15.

See CR C.8.1(d).

See CR C.9.4. | Maximum 1495mm from hull to outer end of sprit when fully deployed.

See CR C.7.2(a) | Safety lines must not deflect more than 25mm with a force of 2kg. (Quick tip: pulling lashings as tight as possible and/or tightening to a LoosGauge reading of at least '8' is approximately correct.)

See CR C.7.2(a)(2)

See J/70 Building Specification, Line 21a. | Measured dimension is from the bottom of the boom to the edge of the sheave of the upper mainsheet block.

See CR C.7.2, CR C.9.1 & the J/70 Building Specification  |  No removal of or adding blocks or other fittings other than those specifically allowed in CR C.7.2, CR C.9.1 and/or the J/70 Builder Specification. A maximum of five ratchet blocks are allowed: two jib blocks, two spinnaker blocks, and one for the mainsheet.

In order to race, each J/70 must have a valid and current J/70 Class Manufacturer's Declaration (MD), which certifies that the boat's weight and major equipment complies with the Class Rules.  See CR A.10.

Manufacturer's Declarations are issued and maintained by the J/70 Class Office. See http://j70ica.org/manufacturer-declaration/ for more information.

To search the database of current Manufacturer's Declarations, see http://j70ica.org/master-j70-md-and-weights/

If your boat has not yet been issued a Manufacturer's Declaration, or you have made changes to your boat (for example replaced the engine or added or removed permanently-installed equipment), contact the J/70 Class Office.

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