The 12th Annual J/Fest Southwest Regatta was hosted by Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook, TX from October 2-3. Ten J/105s were on hand and got in three races, all of which were won by Uzi Ozeri’s bonbon for 3 points total. Chuck Wielchowsky’s Texas Ranger IV edged out Jonnie Bednar’s Stinger to earn second place (10 points to 11). For Continue Reading...
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- American Yacht Club Fall RegattaThe 2021 American Yacht Club Fall Regatta was hosted by American Yacht Club in Rye, NY on September 25-26 and October 2-3. Eight J/105s enjoyed eight races. Paul Beaudin’s Loulou racked up six bullets for only 8 net points and the victory. Frank Latawiec’s Ataraxis followed in second place with 17 points, three ahead of Max Kalehoff’s LauraBea in third. Continue Reading...
- College Keelboat Racing on Great Lakes in J/105sThe 2021 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta was held September 25-26 in Chicago, IL. The event was co-hosted by the Storm Trysail Club and Columbia Yacht Club with support from the Chicago Tartan 10 Fleet and the Chicago J/105 Fleet. This year 18 college teams participated in the competition alongside owners, coaches and organizing staff. The event saw over 160 Continue Reading...
- Podium Finishes and Perpetual Trophies Decided at 2021 Rolex Big Boat SeriesThe final day of the 2021 Rolex Big Boat Series, hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club, featured long courses for all eight divisions, sending boats into every corner of San Francisco Bay. Clear skies, a steady westerly and the vagaries of current provided plenty of opportunities to mix things up as sailors vied for podium positions, perpetual trophies and—for three Continue Reading...
- Rest in Peace Nelson WeidermanNelson Weiderman played an important part of the growth of the J/105 Class, serving as Class Administrator, webmaster and Fleet 14 Captain. Click here for Online obituary Nelson won the US SAILING One-Design SERVICE Award for the John H. Gardiner, Jr. Trophy in 2005: The John H. Gardiner Jr. Trophy recognizes distinguished service and leadership in the promotion of one-design Continue Reading...
Why Buy a J/105?
According to Jeff Johnstone, President of JBoats, the J/105 has overwhelmed the entire 30-37 foot keelboat market. And he is not only speaking about his competitors, but boats in his own line as well. Even though the J/105 was the first sprit boat when it was designed by Rod Johnstone in 1990, it still dominates sixteen years into its production cycle and it is among the top four boats receiving inquiries (among 15 current models) from potential buyers. According to Jeff, their other 30-37 foot boats serve other needs.
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