A boat weigh-in is scheduled for Saturday morning, February 27, 2010 at the Berkeley Marine Center. If you, or a J/105 owner that you know that is not a member of Fleet 1, want to have your boat weighed, this will be the only group session planned for 2010. Dick Horn, US Sailing Certified Measurer, will perform the weighing and Weight Certificates will be issued upon meeting the minimum 8577 lb. standard. The group price is $150/boat for the lifting and weighing.

Here's why all J/105s, that haven't been weighed, should take advantage of this opportunity:

• In order to race in J/105 one-design Fleet/Class races, the boat must have a Weight Certificate.
• The 2010 Fleet 1 race schedule is outstanding and now includes the NOOD Regatta.
• The 2010 Fleet 1 "B" schedule includes fun races and destination finishes.
• The savings on a group weighing is well over $100.
• If your boat is For Sale and a prospect is interested in racing, the boat is immediately ready to race.
• If you beer-can race your boat now, this gives you the opportunity to try a NOOD Regatta or a Vallejo Race.

Here's why a boat that has been weighed should be weighed again:

• If you have added lead weights via a prior weighing and have since added any permanent major equipment (new engine,etc.) or refurbished a deck, etc., you may be able to remove a portion of the lead weights.
• Any profits made from the weigh-in goes to the Fleet 1 Treasury.

If you have any questions and/or are interested in participating, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .