J/70
GHOST
ULLMAN SAILS J/70 WORLDS SAIL DEVELOPMENT
J 70 Worlds have been scheduled to happen in Marina Del Rey for over two years now. We have been developing a venue specific sail inventory optimized for peak performance at the Worlds venue since it was first announced.
Marina del Rey is a unique venue. After sailing there for many years you start to pick up on a lot of techniques that work extremely well in MdR and are unique to the venue.
The number one goal is to mode the boat properly for the sea state. Marina Del Rey requires a different set up and mode to make boatspeed gains through the chop and swell. The sea state falls somewhere halfway between a short steep chop and a long drawn out swell. Summer will see a small (likely crossed up) windswell with an added surface chop, then you have to factor in the disturbance from 100 J 70s on the water as well as all the tourists and powerboaters.
Jib – The Ghost
In order to succeed in our main goal of setting up optimally for Marina del Rey conditions the jib became the main point of focus. The original “Ghost” jib had simple goals; a full and powered up bottom third, a higher clew with the longest possible foot length (set up for more rake), and high responsiveness to trim adjustments for the ability to create a forgiving slot in chop.
The original Ghost jib immediately outperformed every other option in Marina Del Rey. It won its first few regattas and provided a significant speed advantage in light air and chop. It was not very durable and had low depower capabilities to stay competitive in higher wind ranges. Now 4 Ghost Jib Design versions later both of these weaknesses have been turned to strengths.
The most recent Ghost jib was subject to the most objective possible speed testing with two professional teams and a professional coach with performance analytics software. The Ghost outperformed all jibs it came up against including MdR specific jibs made by the most popular brands. Call us for further details.
Then the Ghost finished with a 5,2,2,1,1 at the recent MdR Winter Series #2 adding another MdR regatta win to it’s belt. Ghost jibs have won the majority of MdR events over the past two years even while the majority of competitors have raced jibs from other brands against it.
Sail with the fastest jib option at the 2021 Marina del Rey Worlds. Order the Ullman Ghost today.
Update May 1-2 2021 — After switching to the Ghost, Doug Weitz wins Spring One Design regatta in the competitive 17 boat J 70 fleet. Winning 4 of the 6 race 11 points ahead of second place. This was a significant improvement to the teams performance changing the jib was the only significant variable changed. Doug said it simply made things easier and he affectionately referred to the ghost as his “get out of jail free card”
Main – Worlds Winner MdR Updated
The 2021 Ullman MdR Main is a continuation of the Ullman Main design that won the 2015 World Championships. It has been updated for optimal performance in Marina Del Rey. Our main has not yet been tested as thoroughly or scientifically as our jib but we are confident it will perform equal or better to any other sail tested against it as I race with it frequently myself, never placing worse than second in an MdR regatta over the last two years.
Spinnaker
We have not yet given our AP spinnaker a MdR specific tuneup. The plan has been to do a complete job developing the fastest jib and then main first. Our resources have been focused in these areas. We do know exactly what we want to change for MdR kite V1 and can deliver an order with competitive pricing.
Ullman 2021 Worlds Team Promo Price Schedule
As the boatspeed advantage in MdR is achieved by sailing in a unique mode, the Ghost itself is a unique sail. Copying your old settings and techniques will not work. It is a “trimmers sail” that has an impressively large flying shape range. When done right it’s powered up and full in the light and choppy but still blades out nicely in the breeze. We want to get this sail to you now so you’re well practiced with it’s trim set up come regatta time.
Ghost retail $1893
Everything Included ; draft stripes, clew blocks etc..
Your discount carries over and applies to all further Ghost jibs bought in 2021 as the most serious teams should buy one now for practice and preparation, then a brand new sail for the event itself.
Ghost Discount Wave 1 – Order before March 14th for 25% off
$1,420 for your Ghost and all further Ghosts in 2021
Ghost Discount Wave 2 – Order before April 14th for 18% off
$1590 for your Ghost and any further 2021 Ghosts
Ghost Discount Wave 3 – Order before May 14th for 10% off
$1703 for your Ghost and any further 2021 Ghosts
Ghosts only available at full retail price after May 14th.
MdR Worlds Main – $2545
MdR Worlds Spinnaker – $2754
Call us to check for specials.
Tuning Guide
57.5 – 59.5 forestay length for average MdR conditions.
J/70 World Championship Sails
- 2014 Worlds – 2nd Place – Catapult (main)
- 2015 Worlds – 1st Place – Flojito Y Cooperando (main)
- 2016 Worlds – 2nd Place – Flojito Y Cooperando (main)
- 2016 Worlds – 1st and 2nd Corinthian (5/6ths inventory)
Racing and Tuning Guides
J/70 Racing Guide
J/70 Tuning Guide Imperial Version
J/70 Tuning Guide Metric Version
Inventory Overview
MDR 2021 Line — 1st Overall MDR Winter Series
Our team is tuned into the peculiarities of the Santa Monica Bay race course. We are applying all our design knowledge and resources, combined with testing on the 2020 Worlds venue waters, to create the best product to date. Stay tuned, expect small but significant changes as we develop the fastest sails available for MDR 2020.
MDR 2021 Race Mainsail – $2545*
The MDR 2020 Main has seen almost no design changes from the proven 2016 Worlds winning design. The construction and finishing however has been changed significantly. We have made a much lighter and more responsive sail that is still plenty strong and still fast in the higher wind range. The top battens have changed, now being built into the sail instead of on one side. The result is perfectly symmetrical batten popping and shape.
- Premium Firm Finish Race Dacron
- Crosscut Panel Layout
- Custom Tapered Battens
- Symmetrical leech telltales
- Top battens built in, not on the sail
- Vision and Spreader Window
The Ghost MDR 2021 Jib – $1893*
The fastest Marina Del Rey all purpose jib on the market, designed for and tested specifically at MdR venue.
MDR 2021 Spinnaker – $2754*
Small changes to our AP spinnaker have resulted in a sail that outperforms the competition in the high traffic areas of the downwind, allowing you to stay powered up at a lower angle until you can pick the perfect moment to gybe into fresh breeze. Everyone is fast in clear air, but this kite will have you picking off boats while others around you drop multiple places at once. Designed for average wind disturbed by the big fleet behind you, we’ve made the most powerful, windward rotating, drag you straight downwind to the mark spinnaker available. It might be the last kite to plane, but it will be the first kite to get you out of the most challenging crowded MDR race course scenarios.
Full Sail List
J/70 Mainsail
MDR 2020 Race Mainsail – $2545*
The MDR 2020 Main has seen almost no design changes from the proven 2016 Worlds winning design. The construction and finishing however has been changed significantly. We have made a much lighter and more responsive sail that is still plenty strong and still fast in the higher wind range. The top battens have changed, now being built into the sail instead of on one side. The result is perfectly symmetrical batten popping and shape.
Worlds Winning Radial Head Dacron Crosscut Race Mainsail – $2545*
The Ullman Sails J/70 mainsail uses a crosscut panel layout to improve the sails ability to twist, ultimately making the sail easier to adjust and trim according to the conditions. This has proven successful in many of our one design development programs, resulting in multiple Melges 24 Worlds titles before the more recent J 70 World Championship win.
J/70 Jibs
The Ghost — NEW — $1893*
The fastest Marina Del Rey all purpose jib on the market, designed for and tested specifically at MdR venue. Clew blocks and everything else included.
EL GRANDE — $1550*
The generation before the MDR Line jib, the original “custom” clew jib it makes the sail easy to use and fast!
J1V2 — $1550*
The J1V2 jib is perfect for light and moderate breezes. Great for Southern California Sailing as the higher clews allows for in-hauling for better pointing and speed.
J2SF — $1550*
The J2SF Race Jib is designed for more moderate and heavy air conditions. With a lower clew and less foot-round than the J1V2, this sail has a sweet spot in anything over twelve knots. The sail also is great in light air and flat water. This sail, specially designed for the 2016 J70 Worlds comes in two different cloths: Pro-radial, and Firm Finish Square Dacron. This sail was used by the top Corinthian boat at the 2016 J70 World Championships.
Spinnakers
MDR 2020 Spinnaker — $2754*
Small changes to our AP spinnaker have resulted in a sail that outperforms the competition in the high traffic areas of the downwind, allowing you to stay powered up at a lower angle until you can pick the perfect moment to gybe into fresh breeze. Everyone is fast in clear air, but this kite will have you picking off boats while others around you drop multiple places at once. Designed for average wind disturbed by the big fleet behind you, we’ve made the most powerful, windward rotating, drag you straight downwind to the mark spinnaker available.
STEP Class Spinnaker – $2754*
Our newest design, this is the Spinnaker of choice. Designed with a fourth level of panels, the sail exhibits greater stability and shape-holding traits than the competition. This performance design has been proven to get you planning in lower wind-speeds
AP Class Spinnaker – $2754*
The Ullman Sails J/70 spinnaker is designed with a powerful flying shape that is easy to trim and performs across all wind angles. This is the spinnaker of choice for flat water venues.
*Price subject to change
Contact One Design Coordinator Greg Dair for more information regarding the J70 at gdair@ullmansails.com or 310-683-9618
J/70 Class Links
J Boats Website: https://www.jboats.com/
J/70 Class Rules: https://www.jboats.com/j70-one-design-sailboat
Check out the full 2016 Worlds Wrap Up here.
For J/70 regatta reports click here
Ullman Sails International Website here