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Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta

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The 2025 Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (IOR), presented by ShopRite of Carteret, organized by the Storm Trysail Club supported by the Storm Trysail Foundation, welcomed 49 teams and 384 collegiate sailors for a weekend of spirited big boat racing — and one very memorable forecast. Teams arrived Friday to find cool…

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American YC Fall Regatta

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The 35th annual American Yacht Club Fall Regatta took place for two weekends in succession: September 27-28 and October 4-5 on western Long Island Sound. Dominating the J/105 fleet was Dave Willis’ SOLUTION. Willis started out with a bullet and never looked back, posting two more firsts and a second…

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Marie Klok Crump Tops Annapolis J/105 Women’s Regatta

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The Sailing Club of the Chesapeake in Annapolis, MD hosted 18 women’s teams for the annual Women’s Regatta. Thanks to Wilbur Keyworth for this report: “What is the recipe for fun for this regatta? Simple. Add 10-15 knots of NE breeze with a healthy dose of sunshine, gently stir while…

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Randy’s Hecht’s Niuhi Three-Peats as J/105 North American Champion

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In the finale of the J/105 North American Championship, Randy Hecht claimed victory for the third time, with crew Russ Silvestri, Ethan Doyle, Maggie Bacon, David Janinis and Stephen Marsh. Despite light winds for the first three days of racing, Hecht and his team showcased exceptional consistency throughout the regatta,…

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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.