StFYC Spring Fest
The first major regatta of the season on San Francisco Bay for the St. Francis Yacht Club is the annual Spring Fest held after Easter weekend. Fleets were treated to good weather with six races held for the two-day event. At two-dozen boats strong, the J/105s always enjoy incredibly tough…
Big Daddy Regatta
The first major offshore event on San Francisco Bay for 2024 was the Big Daddy Regatta hosted by Richmond Yacht Club on the northeastern part of the Bay. The format is enjoyed by many sailors, with one-design and buoy racing on Saturday, followed by a PHRF handicapped pursuit race on…
Bob Johnstone Awarded US Sailing’s Herreshoff Trophy
Robert L. Johnstone, lll has been named the 2023 recipient of the Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy, US Sailing’s most prestigious annual award, going to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the sport of sailing in this country in any associated activity. Presentation of the Trophy is planned…
Heineken St. Maarten Regatta
The 44th Heineken St. Maarten Regatta started with moderate breezes and plenty of sun on day one, then the fleet enjoyed the iconic Round Island Race in a breezy 15-20 knots. The third day dawned as the breeziest, with force 6 winds gusting into the upper 20s. The closing day…
Why Buy a J/105
