While many regattas around the world are still getting canceled because of coronavirus, Charleston Race Week pressed forward with its 25th anniversary celebration. It came one year late since the 2020 edition was canceled due to the developing pandemic last April. Mass vaccinations combined with a decrease in positive cases throughout most of the United States prompted longtime event director Continue Reading...
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- Charleston Race Week 25th Anniversary
- Lots of Races at St. Pete NOODFor the first time in its 33-year history, the Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta St. Petersburg moved from its traditional February slot, and the Sunshine City showed off its spring break charm for the 120 teams competing April 2-4 to deliver the full package of wind, waves and fun in the sun. In PHRF 2, the J/105 Breezin Bayou owned by Continue Reading...
- Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta San DiegoThe Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta San Diego was hosted by San Diego Yacht Club & Coronado Yacht Club from March 19-21. Seven J/105s completed five races. Stewart Cannon’s J-OK topped the fleet with 10 points, followed by George Scheel’s Sun Puffin (13) and Donica & Scott Ryder’s Sanity (15). For complete results, visit https://yachtscoring.com/event_results_cumulative.cfm?eID=13225....
- ARBITRAGE Circles Fleet in J/105 “Pi” Doublehanded RaceJ/105 Fleet #1 continues to have fun organizing their own one-design doublehanded racing on San Francisco Bay. With races easily started and finished just off Golden Gate Yacht Club, and with a few hundred navigational buoys to choose from on Bay charts, it's easy to tailor a race course to the forecasted breezes and tides for the day. Here's Bruce Continue Reading...
- Bill Zartler’s Deja Voodoo Rocks J/105 Midwinter ChampionshipThe J/105 Midwinter Championship returned to the calendar this year as 12 teams competed at Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook, TX from March 11-14. Bill Zartler’s Deja Voodoo won seven of the eight races to convincingly take the title (9 points). Ken Horne’s Final Final put together a solid series to secure second place with 18 points. Uzi Ozeri’s Bonbon 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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