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Joyride Wins Charleston Women’s J/105 Invitational

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Charleston Yacht Club hosted a Women’s J/105 Invitational on Charleston Harbor. This year, six teams enjoyed a weekend of fun racing. In the end, it was Elizabeth Pilcher’s JOYRIDE that posted three bullets and a deuce for 5 points total to take the win. Pilcher’s team included Mary Corbett, Jen…

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Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Annapolis

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Knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay and its light, shifty winds paid off for local sailors in the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series Annapolis from May 3-5. J/105 (24 boats, 7 races): PATRIOT, USA242, Ray Wulff – 7 -1 -1 -1 -9 -6 -2 ; 27 MAYHEM, USA67, Doug Stryker…

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28th Edition of Charleston Race Week

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Charleston: a wonderful place to completely turn off before turning onto some of the nation’s most challenging sailing conditions, to get excited for the upcoming sailing season, see your friends, escape the cold, and simply have a great time, all at Charleston Race Week. And, if you don’t win the…

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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.