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Niuhi Wins Fourth J/105 North American Championship Title in Seattle

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Niuhi, helmed by Randy Hecht of San Francisco, won the 2026 J/105 North American Championship after four days of competitive racing on Puget Sound October 15-18. With 23 boats competing and 11 races completed, Hecht and his team secured the title with 39 points, finishing three points ahead of Seattle’s…

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Long Island Sound IOR Celebrates 25 Years with Storm Trysail Club

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Forty-seven collegiate teams gathered at Larchmont Yacht Club October 9–11 for the Long Island Sound Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta, marking the 25th anniversary of Storm Trysail Club organizing an event built around a generous idea: local boat owners and members sharing their boats, time and knowledge to introduce college sailors to…

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Rolex Big Boat Series

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After four days of thrilling sailing on San Francisco Bay, champions were crowned at the 2026 Rolex Big Boat Series on September 20 at St. Francis Yacht Club. The top prizes—two Rolex Submariner Date Timepieces, seven perpetual trophies, and the ORC North American Championship titles in four divisions were awarded…

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Ontario Women’s Championship

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On August 15, 10 women’s sailing teams competed in the sixth annual J/105 Ontario Women's Championship hosted by the Royal Canadian Yacht Club in Toronto Canada. The event was proudly sponsored by Scotiabank Women Initiative®️ and The Mountford Group of Scotia Wealth Management and new sponsor PwC Canada. The regatta…

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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.