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San Diego Yacht Club Wins 2023 Lipton Cup in J/105s

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San Diego Yacht Club has won the 108th Sir Thomas Lipton Challenge Cup, raced in J/105s. The defending champs were determined to hold tight to the cup, and they did just that in the final moments of the regatta. This marks the sixth win for skipper Tyler Sinks and his…

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J/Fest Southwest

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The J/Fest Southwest Regatta celebrated its 14th anniversary in Lakewood, TX in October. Winning the nine-boat J/105 fleet was Bill Mead’s SPITFIRE by a mere point over Don Peloquin’s USUAL SUSPECTS. Third went to Joel Scott’s PESTO. For more J/Fest Southwest information, visit http://www.jfestsouthwest.com.

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Scott Harris Wins International Masters Regatta in J/105s

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Heading into the final day of racing at the International Masters Regatta raced in J/105s, one thing was clear—everyone had tasted moments of victory and they all were salivating for more. There were several teams who had the potential to seize the title, but no one was more determined than…

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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.