Conceived in 1947, by Drake H. Sparkman, head of the New York designing firm of Sparkman and Stephens, as a “baby Lightning” one-design, sloop-rigged sailboat. Used in Novice, Teen, and Men’s and Women’s sailing events, and originally constructed in wood, and since the early 1960s in both wood and fiberglass. Total number of boats constructed over 7,200 worldwide. The Blue Jay is currently being phased out at a few yacht clubs and being replaced by the Pixel.
Blue Jay Specifications:
LOA: 13’6 / 4.1m
Beam: 5’2 / 1.57m
Draft: 4’0 / 1.21
Hull Weight: 275 lbs / 124.7kg
Sail Area: 90 sq ft /8.36 sq m
International Blue Jay Class Association
I own a plywood Blue Jay, serial number 3348. Does anyone have any idea of when it might have been made? I know fiberglass Blue Jays were introduced in the 1960’s, but I believe they continued to make them out of wood as well. I’m just curious to know how old my boat is if anyone out there has any leads!
I would like to buy a boom tent for my Bluejay Sailboat. Does anyone know any for sale?