J/70 Class Association member survey

As we wrap up the 2025-26 season, the Executive is looking ahead to make next season even better for our fleet. We’d really value your input.

We’ve put together a short survey to gather feedback on this past season—what worked well, what could be improved, and what you’d like to see going forward. It only takes a few minutes, but it makes a real difference in how we plan racing, events, and overall class development.

Your perspective as a J/70 sailor is important, and this is your chance to help shape the direction of the association.

Thanks in advance for your time and support—we look forward to seeing you on the water next season.

General Background Information

Are you a boat owner or crew?*

Owner

Crew

What is your age?*

Under 18

19-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

Over 65

Select your gender identity*

Where is the boat you sail on based*

Sydney

Sandringham

Blairgowrie

Overseas

How would you describe yourself as a sailor?*

Beginner/wanting to learn more

Social racer

Club racer

Serious racer

Other (please specify)

Other (do you want to expand on previous question?)

Participation

How often do you currently race or sail a J/70?

(Choose as many options as you want)

Weekly

Fortnightly

Once a month

Mini Regattas (2 days)

Major regattas (NSW States / VIC States / AUS Nationals)

As part of club based training / racing program (e.g. SYC youth program)

Other (please specify)

Other - how often do you sail your J/70?

How often would you IDEALLY like to race or sail a J/70?

Weekly

Fortnightly

Once a month

Mini Regattas (2 days)

Major regattas (NSW States / VIC States / AUS Nationals)

As part of club based training / racing program (e.g. SYC youth program)

Other (please specify)

Do you have any other suggestions for J/70 events?

What are the key barriers to you sailing/racing on a J/70 more often?

(Choose as many options as you want)

Difficult finding crew to sail with me

Difficult finding a boat to sail on

Difficult finding a boat to purchase

Family/general time commitments

Lack of annual leave to attend regattas

Other (please specify)

Any other barriers we should know about?

National Championships

Have you participated in the National Championships?

In order to maximise your likelihood of attending the National Championships, how many days do you feel this event should run for?

Other Nationals format suggestions?

Do you prefer the National Championship dates to include weekends (i.e. Saturday and Sunday) as part of the regatta schedule (where possible)?*

J-Cup Events

Have you participated in the J-Cup Events (e.g. Sail Port Stephens, Lake Macquarie, Vic States, NSW States)?

In order to maximise your likelihood of attend J-Cup events, how many days do you feel these events should run for?

Do you have any other format suggestions?

How many events should be included in the J-Cup series?

(We use the J-Cup series to rank boats for selection for the OPEN World Championships)

Do you have another event configuration we should consider?

Class Growth

What would you describe as the biggest barrier to you sailing more in the J70 class?

What would you describe as the biggest barrier to the growth of the class (i.e. boat numbers) ?

Do you have suggestions for how to grow the class in Australia?

Other

Would you be interested in chartering your boat (assuming you were not racing yourself?)*

If yes please provide your contact details so we can assist you

In the future would you interested in becoming a boat owner, or part of a syndicate owning a boat?

If yes, please provide your contact details so we can assist you

Is there anything else you would like the Class Association to consider??

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J/70 Class Association member survey

General Background Information

Participation

National Championships

J-Cup Events

Class Growth

Other

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