Eight J/105s competed at the Verve Cup Offshore Regatta hosted by Chicago Yacht Club from August 10-12. Conditions ranged from a lumpy 6-10 knots on Friday, light winds on Saturday and about 8 knots on Sunday under sunny skies. Jon Weglarz’s The Asylum won four of the seven races and secured first place with 14 points. Gyt Petkus’ Vytis won the battle for second place with 17 points, one better than Clark Pellett’s Sealark. For complete event details, visit