Articles by: J105 Class

Chicago to St Joe Race

Over 100 boats competed in the 2023 race across Lake Michigan from Chicago to St Joseph Michigan. This year will be remembered as one of the fastest and most beautiful races. With 10 to 15 kts from the southeast, the fleet sailed a tight reach at the start. The wind […]

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Phyllis Kleinman Swiftsure Regatta

The St. Francis Yacht Club hosted their warm-up regatta for the upcoming Rolex Big Boat Series: the Phyllis Kleinman Swiftsure Regatta. The StFYC Race Committee sets longer courses encompassing the entire city front and including a mini Bay tour each day. The fleet enjoyed champagne sailing conditions. Winning the 22-boat […]

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Ted Hood Regatta

The eighth annual Storm Trysail Club Ted Hood Regatta was held in Marblehead, MA from August 18-20 at Eastern Yacht Club. In the eight-boat J/105 fleet, Matt Herbster’s NO QUARTER started with a seventh in the first race but then added four firsts and three seconds to win with 17 […]

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