FJ is the common name given to the
dinghy called a
Flying Junior. In their original form they had
spinakers and
trapezes. Now they are primarily used in
college sailing competitions in the
U.S. where they used with just
main and
jib, making them very simple
boats. Their specifications are:
The FJ is a very popular choice for college sailors because it is a very tactical boat, because it is easy to tack and it points very close to the wind. This is in contrast to the 420 which is slower to tack, and points lower.