The J/22 class sail boat is the ideal racer/daysailer that is well suited for large inland lakes like Canandaigua Lake. Its nimble dinghy like response, compact size and large cockpit make it ideal for 3-4 people racing in the varying winds of the finger lakes. The efficient class jib is size optimized for maximum performance and makes it easy to tack for most crews. The spinnaker can be flown by one person in the cockpit and one person doing foredeck. The J/22 is very portable and extremely easy to dry sail. It can be launched with 2 people and those same 2 people can step the mast making the boat one of the more portable keel boats of its size.
 

Fleet 24 at Canandaigua Yacht Club

J/22 Fleet 24 is sailed at Canandaigua Yacht Club located on Canandaigua lake in the wine country of Western New York. Canandaigua is a small city in Ontario County and is located Southeast of Rochester NY. Canandaigua Yacht Club is and easy drive from the surrounding communities of Fairport, Penfield, Webster, Pittsford, Brighton, Henrietta, Mendon, Honeoye Falls all located in Monroe County NY. Canandaigua Lake is also located in the Ontario County towns of Victor, Farmington, Geneva Naples New York .

This site is to introduce you to sailing in Western New York and in particular to sailing a J/22 class sail boat. Browse visit the links and feel free to visit or join us.