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Welcome to J105 Fleet One, the largest one-design keelboat fleet on San Francisco Bay.

In 1991, JBoats hit a home-run with the launch of the first J105. Combining handling simplicity, toughness, and a sailplan that relishes a stiff breeze, the J105 is an ideal racing and day-sailing platform for the Bay Area. More than 10% of the 680 boats worldwide make the San Francisco Bay their playground, enjoying exciting racing and wild rides past the iconic San Francisco shoreline.

J105s crews are amateurs and weekend warriors, but the competition is world-class and the racing close and exciting. The Bay Area also allows Fleet One to race year round, with three race series each year: a competitive “A” series from March to October that includes the Rolex Big Boat Series; a “B” series that comprises several popular regattas such as the Great Vallejo Race, several YRA events, and popular club regattas; and a Winter One Design series run by RegattaPRO. Winter racing provides a change of pace with generally light air, but also the occasional ferocious storm characteristic of the Northern California off-season. Whatever your racing preference, on San Francisco Bay you'll generally find J105s participating. In addition to fully crewed racing, many J105 owners enjoy single/double handed racing with the SSS, including the world-famous 300+ boat Three Bridge Fiasco.

J105 racing favors boat handling skill and racing tactics over brute strength, and boats with women team members are the norm, not the exception, making J105 regattas competitive, fun, and social. The number of boats and longevity of the fleet ensures plenty of support from boatyards and sailmakers, and there are many sailors with J105 experience willing and able to fill in for a weekend or form a new team.

Join the fun – sign up for the mailing list, put your name on the crew list, buy a J105!

Fleet #1 News
13 J105s Entered for the 2012 Three Bridge Fiasco PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 18 January 2012 18:14
The total number of entries for the 2012 Three Bridge Fiasco exceeds 330 boats. Thirteen Fleet One J105s have signed-up to test their short-handed sailing credentials in what's likely to be the largest regatta on the West Coast this year. Note to racers - our start time is 10:05:06am - 30 minutes earlier than previous years. Finally,  Fleet One will be using the Kattack race tracking system - which is a very cool way to see how you did against other boats, learn and improve. Download the Kattack App from iTunes and log on prior to the race.
Last Updated on Thursday, 26 January 2012 08:37
 
Wonder Takes The Top Spot In RegattaPro Winter Series PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 15 January 2012 14:15

Brilliant sunshine, 8 to 12 kts of chilly Northerly and a light flood supplied ideal sailing conditions for the continuation of the RegattaPro Winter One Design Series on Saturday.

At the top of the leaderboard, Wonder posted a bullet and a 5th that they'll want to keep, while Swede managed an impressive 2nd in race 6, balancing a throw-out 8th early in the day. Wianno sank from the number one slot to third overall with disappointing 7th and 10th place finishes. Godot wasn't waiting for anyone and served up a demonstrative win in race 5.

The fun continues on February 11th with the final two races of this atypically breezy winter series.

Sail #


Boat

Race

Total Points

Points w/discard


1

2

3

4

5…8

181

 

Wiano

1

4

6

2

 

13

7

157

 

Walloping Swede

3

2

3

6

 

14

8

266

 

Wonder

9

6

2

1

 

18

9

163

 

Roxanne

4

10

4

7

 

25

15

31

 

Joyride

2

5

10

9

 

26

16

26

 

Donkey Jack

8

3

5

10

 

26

16

44

 

Godot

5

1

14

11

 

31

17

116

 

Arbitrage

18

18

1

3

 

40

22

405

 

Moonshine

7

9

8

8

 

32

23

275

 

Alchemy

18

18

7

4

 

47

29

388

 

Hazardous Waste

10

7

13

13

 

43

30

16

 

Akula

6

8

18

18

 

50

32

434

 

Jam Session

18

18

9

5

 

50

32

511

 

Sophia

12

11

12

12

 

47

35

375

 

RacerX

11

12

16

14

 

53

37

103

 

Aquavit

18

18

11

18

 

65

47

147

 

JuJu

18

18

15

16

 

67

49

Last Updated on Monday, 16 January 2012 21:21
 
J105 Fleet One Announces 2012 B-Season Calendar PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 07 January 2012 18:58

San Francisco - Jan 7, 2012. Today, J105 Fleet One, the largest one design keelboat fleet on San Francisco Bay, announced its B-Season calendar of events. Kicking off the season with the RYC Big Daddy, the B-Fleet will be racing in popular regattas such as the Great Vallejo Race and NOOD. J105 Fleet One "B-Season" also incorporates the Sarcoma Cup and Leukemia Cup charity regattas.

Said Rolf Kaiser, Fleet One Race Chair: “The B-Season is popular among incorrigibly addicted J105 racers and with teams testing new crew members and techniques. It’s also a favorite of social and family teams who use the destination events as rallies rather than races.”

The 2012 B-Season calendar is:

Big Daddy              RYC           March 10

Vallejo Race           VYC           May 5/6

Sarcoma Cup            BYC           August 25/26

SF NOOD                Corinthian    September 22/23

Logan/Paige/Simpson    StFYC         October 13/14

Leukemia Cup           SFYC          October 21

Great Pumpkin          RYC           October 27

J105 Fleet One Announces 2012 B-Season Calendar

 

San Francisco - Jan 3, 2012. Today, J105 Fleet One, the largest one design keelboat fleet on San Francisco Bay, announced its B-Season calendar of events. Kicking off the season with the popular RYC Big Daddy, the B-Fleet will be racing in popular regattas such as the Great Vallejo Race.

 

Said Rolf Kaiser, Fleet One Race Chair: “The B-Season is popular among incorrigibly addicted J105 racers and with teams testing new crew members and techniques. It’s also a favorite of social and family teams who use the destination events as rallies rather than races.”

 

The 2012 B-Season calendar is:

 

Big Daddy RYC March 10

Vallejo Race VYC May 5

Sarcoma Cup BYC August 25/26

SF NOOD Corinthian September 22/23

Logan/Paige/Simpson StFYC October 13/14

Leukemia Cup SFYC October 21

Great Pumpkin RYC October 27

Last Updated on Sunday, 08 January 2012 10:30
 
J105 Fleet One Announces 2012 Championship Calendar PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 07 January 2012 18:26
San Francisco - Jan 8th 2012. Today, J105 Fleet One, the largest one-design keelboat fleet on San Francisco Bay, announced an update of the schedule for the 2012 Championship series. The eight regatta series starts in mid March with the Saint Francis Yacht Club Spring One Design Regatta and climaxes with the four-day Rolex Big Boat Series in September.

Said Ned Walker, Fleet Captain: “We're looking forward to another wonderful year of J105 racing utilizing both City Front and Berkeley Circle courses. We truly appreciate the fantastic support provided by the St Francis and San Francisco yacht clubs to Fleet One again this year.” Walker continued: “We’re also grateful to the Sausalito Yacht Club and PRO Jeff Zarwell for agreeing to host a J/105 Invitational in June and to Bruce Stone of Arbitrage for arranging the event. We're expecting a large turn out for all of this season's regattas”.

The anticipated 2012 Championship calendar is:

Spring One Design      StFYC          March 17/18
J/Fest                 StFYC          April 21/22
Stone Cup              StFYC          May 19/20
Spring Keel            SFYC           June 9/10
J/105 Invitational     Sausalito YC   June 23/24
Aldo Alessio*          StFYC          July 28/29
Summer Keel            SFYC           August 18/19
Rolex BBS              StFYC          September 6,7,8,9

*The Aldo Alessio will be confirmed shortly.

Last Updated on Saturday, 07 January 2012 19:04
 
2011 Annual Meeting Minutes Posted PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 07 January 2012 10:43
Available here.
Last Updated on Saturday, 07 January 2012 10:47
 
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