The 2021 American Yacht Club Spring Regatta, hosted by American Yacht Club in Rye, NY, took place April 24-25 & April 30-May 2. Six J/105s competed in 12 races over the two-weekend Series. Paul Beaudin’s loulou won seven races, surging him into first place with 18 points. David Willis’ Solution followed with 25 points, and Greth Lester claimed third with Continue Reading...
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- Paul Beaudin’s loulou Tops J/105s at American YC Spring Regatta
- Battle to the End at Helly Hansen Annapolis NOODThe 2021 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Annapolis was hosted by Annapolis Yacht Club from April 30-May 2. Twenty-one J/105s took to the racecourse for six races. Competition was tight, but it was Bill Zartler’s Deja Voodoo who took the gold with 27 points. Close behind was Ken Horne’s Final Final (29 points) and the Mirage team of Cedric Lewis/Fredrik Salvesen Continue Reading...
- Teamwork Leads J/105 J-OK into First Overall at the 2021 Yachting CupIt wasn’t exactly a day of smooth sailing on day two, the final day of San Diego Yacht Club's 2021 Yachting Cup. With misty weather and large, choppy ocean swells, teams used to sailing in champagne San Diego were in for a bit of a challenge. Overall 2021 Yachting Cup winner, the J/105 J-OK, was one of the boats that Continue Reading...
- J/105 Fast at St. Maarten FinaleThe traditional end-of-the-season regatta for the winter Caribbean circuit for St. Maarten sailors is the St. Maarten Yacht Club's Simpson Bay to Friar's Bay Race and return. Virtually all the major players in the St. Maarten sailing community attended their grand finale. In the end, it was Jordan Mindich's J/105 SOLSTICE that "blinded the fleet with science and brilliance," taking Continue Reading...
- Charleston Race Week 25th AnniversaryWhile 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...
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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