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St. Francis Yacht Club Annual J/105 Women’s Skipper Regatta

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The St. Francis Yacht Club held its annual J/105 Women’s Skipper Invitational on its fleet of J/105s. Nine women’s skippers took up the challenge, and a total of four races were sailed over the weekend. Sailing BLACKHAWK, skipper Molly Carapiet and her crew of Vicki Fennell, Ryan Simmons, Brent Draney,…

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Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series – Annapolis

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Congratulations to all sailors on an outstanding weekend of competitive racing at this year’s Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series – Annapolis May 1-3. 23 J/105s competed, with the top three: \ MAYHEM, Doug Stryker, 4 – 8 – 1 – 8 – 3 – 1 – 4 – 3…

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Champions Crowned at Charleston Race Week at Patriots Point

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Charleston Race Week celebrated its 30th anniversary in style by welcoming 153 boats across 14 classes April 16-19. There was a terrific battle in the J/105 class between skipper Bill Zartler and the Deja Voodoo crew and Zephyr, a College of Charleston entry captained by senior John Polek. Deja Voodoo…

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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.