Sailing Hall of Fame: Rod Johnstone

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Johnstone, Rodney Stuart - National Sailing Hall of Fame

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About Performance Rod Johnstone grew up sailing a homebuilt Lightning, then he raced Thistles, 505s, and 470s. He says they all had an influence on the lines he drew for the 24-footer that became J/Boats’ initial offering (J/24). But perhaps the biggest influence was a neighbor’s 30 square meter he was familiar with (LOA 43’ […]

Johnstone, Rodney Stuart - National Sailing Hall of Fame

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