San Francisco J105 North Americans 2003

San Francisco Bay Fleet 1 and the St. Francis Yacht Club host the 2003 J105 North American Championships August 13-17, 2003.

The hotly contested J105 North American Championships are coming to the San Francisco Bay this coming summer with a fleet of over 50 boats expected. There are 16 local fleets in the United States including San Francisco, Northern New England, Northern Chesapeake Bay, Lake Ontario, Lake Michigan, Long Island Sound, Southern California, Southern New England and Gulf of Maine. Host Fleet 1 expects 35 local boats to enter this open event with at least 10 boats from Southern California and another 10 boats from other areas.

Governed by and sailed under National J105 Association rules, this event will be a 7 race, no throw out regatta. All boats will be required to measure-in prior to racing. If they choose, visiting boats can also sail in the Fleet 1 second half season that includes the Aldo Alessio, SF NOOD and SF Big Boat Series regattas.

Local wind conditions in August is typically between 15 and 20 knots, with an average around 18 knots. The San Francisco bay offers a variety of race venues to accommodate national and world class caliber events. This year's North American J105 Championships are sure to be a great test of sailing skills, crew work, boat preparation, heavy air sailing, and tidal current tactics. Click any of the links on the left to get more information, as its available, for this regatta.


		photo by Adrian Lall
		San Francisco Bay Fleet 1 and the St. Francis Yacht Club host the 2003 J105 North American Championships August 13-17, 2003. The hotly contested J105 North American Championships are coming to the San Francisco Bay this coming summer with a fleet of over 50 boats expected. There are 16 local fleets in the United States including San Francisco, Northern New England, Northern Chesapeake Bay, Lake Ontario, Lake Michigan, Long Island Sound, Southern California, Southern New England and Gulf of Maine. Host Fleet 1 expects 35 local boats to enter this open event with at least 10 boats from Southern California and another 10 boats from other areas. Governed by and sailed under National J105 Association rules, this event will be a 7 race, no throw out regatta. All boats will be required to measure-in prior to racing. If they choose, visiting boats can also sail in the Fleet 1 second half season that includes the Aldo Alessio, SF NOOD and SF Big Boat Series regattas. Local wind conditions in August is typically between 15 and 20 knots, with an average around 18 knots. The San Francisco bay offers a variety of race venues to accommodate national and world class caliber events. This year's North American J105 Championships are sure to be a great test of sailing skills, crew work, boat preparation, heavy air sailing, and tidal current tactics. Click any of the links on the left to get more information, as its available, for this regatta. ©Copyright 2002, 2003. San Francisco, California J-105 Fleet Owners Association. All rights reserved. contact: Eden Kim whisper355@comcast.net