On the July 16, in the Royal Southampton YC Island Double Class 1 IRC, the J/105s Jin Tonic and Jelly Baby were second and third in this two-handed event. Six J/105s started. There were 32 boats in IRC 1 and a total of 80 boats entered. On July 29, the Taittinger Regatta hosted by the Royal Solent Yacht Club in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight took place with 178 boats in various classes competing. In IRC 2, the J/105 Jin Tonic won the class with Jelly Baby third. Four J/105s were in this very competitive class.