The Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series – Annapolis was hosted by Annapolis Yacht Club on May 13-15. Classes racing further out in the Chesapeake Bay were not fortunate with wind. On the circle with the J/105s, only two races were completed over three days, putting a premium on top finishes. Cedric Lewis and Fredrik Salvesen’s J/105 Mirage was having Continue Reading...
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- Patience Rewards Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Competitors
- Tight Racing at American YC Spring RegattaThe 2022 American Yacht Club Spring Regatta in Rye, NY spanned April 23, 24, 30 & May 1 and attracted seven J/105s. It doesn’t get any closer over nine races as seen in these scorelines: Solution, David Willis - 1 -1 -1 -2 -1 -3 -1 -[4] -3 ; 13 loulou, Paul Beaudin - 2 -[3] -3 -1 -2 -1 Continue Reading...
- J/105s Return to Charleston Race WeekConsistent breeze that ranged from light to medium to heavy? Check. Close competition and exciting racing across the broad spectrum of classes? Check. High-quality race committee work? Check. Factor in three days of beautiful, warm, sunny weather and the 2022 Charleston Race Week demonstrated why sailors come back year after year. In the J/105 fleet, Rob Marsh got the gang Continue Reading...
- 50th Yachting Cup in San DiegoConditions for the final day of the 50th Yachting Cup were, well...swell. After a smooth day of racing on the Pacific Ocean course the prior day, sailors were greeted by a bit more wind and notably choppier seas built by the all-night southerly wind. Such drastic changes in conditions forced sailors to adapt, mentally and tactically. The challenge for sailors Continue Reading...
- Spring Regatta Fun in San FranciscoThanks for the contribution from Jay Dean: The 2022 St. Francis Yacht Club offshore racing season launched with the Spring Fest Regatta, April 9-10, with lively competition in spring sunshine and strong westerlies, thrilling spectators along the shoreline and at the Clubhouse. The J/105s, the largest fleet and largest boats competing in this event, always produce hard-fought, competitive racing. In 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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