Category: Regattas

Aug 02 2007

Chicago Mackinac race ends with J/109’s 2nd and 3rd overall

By admin in Boats & Owners, Regattas, Southern Lake Michigan
August 2, 2007

Eleven J/109’s competed in the Chicago to Mackinac race on July 14th. This was a record number of J/109’s for this race and gave the fleet a one design section in the 99th Mac Race. Rob Zerban’s ZEITGEIST won the section and finished second overall in the 130 boat Chicago to Mackinac Trophy division for …

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Jul 07 2007

TASTES LIKE CHICKEN Wins Storm Trysail Club’s Block Island Race Week

By admin in Boats & Owners, New England (RI to ME), Regattas
July 7, 2007

Two weeks after winning the East Coast Championships, Stephen Tedeschi’s TASTES LIKE CHICKEN did it again with a consistent string of eight top-four finishes to win tghe J/109 division and also to be awarded a Rolex watch for the best overall performance amongst the one design classes. “I am very flattered that the race committee …

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Jun 23 2007

17 Boats Compete for the 2007 East Coast Championships in Sag Harbor New York

By admin in Boats & Owners, Long Island Sound (CT / NY), Regattas
June 23, 2007

The 2007 East Coast Championships were hotly contested and produced some incredibly tight racing. It was the father- son team of Brian and Stephen Tedeschi and their crew on board of TASTES LIKE CHICKEN that prevailed after the five race series was concluded. Mark roundings and finishes alike were close along with the results. After …

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Jun 05 2007

MAD DOGS and ENGLISHMAN Wins American Yacht Club 2007 Spring Series

By admin in Boats & Owners, Long Island Sound (CT / NY), Regattas
June 5, 2007

MAD DOGS and ENGLISHMAN ends the winter season with a Victory over a competitive eleven boat fleet. The Jovial Adrian Begley was able to stay in front of Lyall’s STORM and Kamisher’s PHLING with good boat speed, great crew work, and consistent starts. The racing was really tight with crowded mark roundings and overlapped finishes. …

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May 11 2007

2007 East Coast Championship Format Announcement

By admin in Regattas
May 11, 2007

The J/109 Class Rules (copy available at www.j109.org ) will apply to the East Coast Championships. Rule 6.1 will apply for driver and crew. This means that a competing J/109 may have six crew members plus the driver. An additional seventh crew member may be added, provided he or she weighs not more than 60 …

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May 10 2007

J/109s invited to compete in VOLVO Dun Laoghaire Regatta

By admin in Regattas
May 10, 2007

For the first time, the J/109s have been asked to compete in the Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta in Ireland. For more information or to follow the action check out the below link.

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May 10 2007

John Yonover’s evonne.com wins Charleston Race Week (April 12-15 2007)

By admin in Boats & Owners, Regattas
May 10, 2007

Making the trip South from the Great Lakes Yonover and his crew onboard evonne.com put up an impressive performance in the challenging conditions off the coast of South Carolina to win Charleston Race Week. The racing was tight from the get go with Bill Sweetser’s Rush taking the early lead with two bullets in races …

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Mar 28 2007

J/109s Get Class at Charleston Race Week

By admin in Regattas
March 28, 2007

With 6 J/109s signed up for Charleston Race Week, the J/109 will have their own class. They will be sailing on Circle 3 along with the J/105s and the J/120s. Good luck to all sailing!!!

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Mar 05 2007

Charleston Race Week Format Announced

By admin in Regattas
March 5, 2007

The J/109 Class Rules (copy available on this site) will apply for Charleston Race Week. Rule 6.1 will apply for driver and crew. This means that a competing J/109 may have six crew members plus the driver. An additional seventh crew member may be added, provided he or she weighs not more than 60 kilos …

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Jan 31 2007

J/109s get class at St. Pete NOOD

By admin in Regattas
January 31, 2007

With six J/109s registered to date, the J/109s will be getting their own class. With 5 of the 6 boats coming off Key West, this event should provide some great racing.

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