bgytr 45 #1 Posted April 25, 2017 How's the 105 class been holding up? Was doing a quick scan of 105s on yachtworld and prices seem lower by quite a bit compared to 5 or so years ago. Just curious, still a great boat for decent local one design if the class is still good.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloodshot 12 #2 Posted April 25, 2017 currently 13 boats for BIRW and their East Coast Championships. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skaf 11 #3 Posted April 25, 2017 Going great out here in SF Bay, 20+ boats on the line at any given regatta. Couple new owners in the fleet, and a couple more show up out of hiding for less competitive regattas like midwinters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proOC 31 #4 Posted April 28, 2017 We will get 10+ for our NOOD regatta in June. Plenty more on the Great Lakes but many do not race. Has to be upwards of 20+ 105's on Lake MI. Race to Mackinac 2017 20 boats and counting. Black Diamond out of MI City? Why ORR section vs 1 design start? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wet Spreaders 64 #5 Posted April 28, 2017 21 registered for this weekend's event at the SFYC. We see 3 or 4 boats turn over each year - which is healthy. I've been racing Fleet One since 2005. Of the 21 boats registered, 3 have been with the fleet longer than me. 13 of the boats have been regulars for longer than me. So, we have about 80% owner and 40% boat turn-over in 15 years. There were 64 known J105s in and around the SF Bay in 2012 when we counted them, about 40% race in Fleet One at some point during the season. A few more like to do only PHRF or short-handed SSS races and about half are AWOL. Where else can you participate in a +20 OD keelboat boat fleet 10 times a year? The fleet is very healthy and the biggest on the bay. Other smaller boats have excellent fleets with good racing: Knarr, Folkboat, Express27, I race SSS under PHRF from time to time and the Express drivers are really hard to beat. The Knarrs have a reputation for being spectacularly good tactical sailors, and the Folkboat fleet is really friendly. I still like my J105, though - it's been a great platform for fun with a crew and also with my kids when they were little - it's big enough not to be scary and has light enough loads that they could drive it when they were quite small. Contrary to what most people do, I bought mine when I found out that my wife was pregnant (most people sell up when they get their kids). My happiest times with my boys have been on the boat teaching them thinking skills, being responsible for an important task and having patience, building confidence and working with them to a shared goal. Priceless. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J24Soup 0 #6 Posted May 18, 2017 Doing great in the Pacific NW. 3 just had a Division in the Oregon Offshore (with some good finishes in another downwind run), 7 are doing the Swiftsure Race, ~15 expected at Whidbey Island Race Week, and lots of events up in Seattle with 8-10+. Four now in Stumptown (Portland) which is fun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Dawn 19 #7 Posted May 18, 2017 Very healthy j105 fleet in Naptown and the Chesapeake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
surf nazi 18 #8 Posted May 19, 2017 Had 22 for the naptown noods with teams from canada and bermuda. Looked pretty healthy to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SF20kts+ 1 #9 Posted June 2, 2017 I just brought a great 105 up from Long Beach and am now busy bringing up the rear in SF Bay Fleet 1 races, a newb to OD racing. 20 boats on the Cityfront coming off the line? Love it and will be doing this for a long time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hadlock 2 #10 Posted November 23, 2017 On 6/1/2017 at 9:59 PM, SF20kts+ said: I just brought a great 105 up from Long Beach and am now busy bringing up the rear in SF Bay Fleet 1 races, a newb to OD racing. 20 boats on the Cityfront coming off the line? Love it and will be doing this for a long time. I'll be racing you for not last place this spring! The prices are coming down and that means young blood can begin thinking about buying in. That includes me. With my budget I don't expect to crack the top two thirds of the fleet but we're doing our part to drink the beer after the sailing is done for the day. We had 16 in November for midwinters in SF two weeks ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snaggletooth 878 #11 Posted November 23, 2017 Sondes heathey to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
footlong 14 #12 Posted November 23, 2017 24 minutes ago, Snaggletooth said: Sondes heathey to me! I'm pretty healthy except my back hurts a bit. Happy Thanksgiving Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snaggletooth 878 #13 Posted November 24, 2017 2 hours ago, footlong said: Happy Thanksgiving Saime to you an youres buddey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CA Distress 0 #14 Posted December 28, 2017 In addition to the West Coast, Gulf Coast, Chicago / Midwest, and New England, the Western LIS could have 10 boats for Thurs nights this year. Huntington has 4-5 on Wed nights. NY Harbor has a full fleet, Raritan Bay has a fleet. The J105 as a one design class is relatively healthy. Great boat, the only problem is the pre-scrimp boats are fast because they are light. Yes, most have corrector weights, but the weight is placed mid-ship, giving them an unfair advantage. If all the boats were level, it would strengthen the class. The Class brass should step up and level all the boats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Centurion 2 #15 Posted December 30, 2017 J 105 Fleet 4 has 21 boats for the 2018 season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snaggletooth 878 #16 Posted December 30, 2017 Thast verrey goode! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proOC 31 #17 Posted January 4, 2018 Would like to see over 25+ boats this year for the Race to Mackinac 2018. Timing seems good for out of towners' based on the event itself and the North Americans are to follow in a beautiful venue, Harbor Springs, MI. Lets top fleet 4 and get everyone out this summer. We also need to compile a list of possible charters'. We have out of town boats and crew that have expressed interest in racing here mid summer but would like the option of chartering vs bringing their own boat. I see so many 105's swinging on cans in Monroe and docked in slips that never get used so spread the good word about our upcoming events and let's see some new faces and racers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt DI 3 #18 Posted January 17, 2018 We're gonna have at least 6 at Charleston Race Week this year. So any of you from up north want to come down for a little early spring racing it's worth the trip. "Ruckus" USA 239 pm me if you have any questions Matt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
footlong 14 #19 Posted January 17, 2018 13 hours ago, Matt DI said: We're gonna have at least 6 at Charleston Race Week this year. So any of you from up north want to come down for a little early spring racing it's worth the trip. "Ruckus" USA 239 pm me if you have any questions Matt Where are the 105's racing? Inside or out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt DI 3 #20 Posted January 17, 2018 Racing for the 105's is outside. we had a blast last year big breeze for the first 2 days then it eased off on Sunday. It's a bit of a hike but I think it's worth it. I am a homer though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Svanen 177 #21 Posted January 20, 2018 The country club is home to Fleet #4, which as Centurian said has a good number of boats. It's an active racing scene, as demonstrated by this report of a recent regatta. My sense is that over the J/105s are still healthy. See generally the Fall 2017 Newsletter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tannerri 1 #22 Posted October 3, 2018 Seen one for sale in Nova Scotia this morning, seems like a good price . https://www.kijiji.ca/v-sailboat/annapolis-valley/j-105-sailboat/1375283079?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wet Spreaders 64 #23 Posted October 4, 2018 28 J105s in this year's BBS. Check out the video - J105 start at 2:00 mins. As a racer, you'd have to be dead not to want to have been there.... Not sure why SA likes to download the top half of the video when I paste the link and then refuse to actually provide a link. Here's another way that might work Click here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
footlong 14 #24 Posted October 5, 2018 21 entered at American Fall Series Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hadlock 2 #25 Posted January 26 I was checking entries for Three Bridge Fiasco, a popular ~25 mile single/doublehanded race (mostly doublehanded) held in January; we have eighteen 105s registered for 2019's race, and fifteen started in the 2018 edition. Not nearly as strong as the Moore 24 and Express 27 fleets, but close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackolantern 214 #26 Posted January 27 They're economical, easy to sail, relatively fast boats. The places where the class has dwindled and died was because of cheating and deliberate unsportsmanlike conduct by certain class executives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
footlong 14 #27 Posted March 19 15 entered for BIRW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wet Spreaders 64 #28 Posted April 20 27 for JFEST 2019 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biglebroski 1 #29 Posted April 22 frequently get ~10 for wed night buoy race Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
