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2024 Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta

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The Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (IOR), co-hosted by Storm Trysail Club and Larchmont Yacht Club, concluded October 13 after two days of intense racing on Long Island Sound. The event saw participation from an impressive 326 sailors representing 41 schools, spanning 19 U.S. states and 3 Canadian provinces. With six divisions…

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Mandate Rules J/105 North American Championship

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Consistency proved to be the highlight, as now four-time winner Terry McLaughlin & Rod Wilmer’s Mandate came out on top at the J/105 North American Championship sponsored by The British Virgin Islands in Cleveland, OH. Fraser Howell, Ian Howes, Andrew Kenny and John Millen from Royal Canadian Yacht Club in…

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Penultimate Day at J/105 North American Championship

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Terry McLaughlin & Rod Wilmer’s Mandate ascended to the top of the leaderboard at the J/105 North American Championship sponsored by The British Virgin Islands in Cleveland, OH. Three more races were completed Saturday in winds of 8-12 knots in choppy seas, bringing the current total to eight races. Mandate…

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Wild Day at J/105 North American Championship

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Lake Erie delivered fierce conditions Friday for day two of the J/105 North American Championship sponsored by The British Virgin Islands in Cleveland, OH. Winds were consistent at 14-18 knots with gusts in the mid-20s and waves well above six feet. The Race Committee persevered for two races, bringing the…

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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.