Upcoming Events:
March 10th, 2007 --
The second event of the Center Sound Series will occur on Saturday. This is a best-of-three
race series over three different weekends. The race this weekend is the Possession Point Race. Weather
is looking good for typical early spring high velocity sailing for this fleet of best large boat
one-design racing ever!
Look for details here.
Official Business:
J/105 FLEET
#20, FLEET ARTICLES FOR 2007
Adopted: 1/19/07
Fleet Captain: Gerald Hirschler
(hirschler@verizon.net)
Fleet Secretary: Chuck Stephens
(cstephens@gtdev.com)
Fleet Measurer: Erik Kristen
(erikkristen@comcast.net)
Fleet Articles: (applies
to all J/105 one design starts)
- The main goals of
the fleet are to foster fair racing and participation.
- The "J/105 Class
Association Rules" shall be followed.
- All boats shall
meet the safety requirements specified in the Notice of Race or Sailing
Instructions for each race (rule 5.2).
- Limited exceptions
to the Class Rules may be granted by a majority vote of the executive
committee. The executive committee consists of Gerald Hirschler,
Chuck Stephens, Erik Kristen, and Bob Ross. Exceptions, if any,
are noted below.
- Crew eligibility
for all races shall be per category level B (rule 3.6).
- All participating
boats must meet the national class membership requirements and it must
be accomplished by contacting the national class directly (rule 3).
Measurement Objectives:
- Measure all sails
before the first race or as soon as reasonably possible. The Quantum
loft at Shilshole has agreed to do this at no charge. Other lofts can
be used. Sails bearing a measurement stamp from a class regatta
are exempt. The loft should forward the measurements to Erik.
- Measure forestay
length before the first race or as soon as reasonably possible.
Coordinate with Erik.
- Weigh boats per
amended rule 7.3 by year end and have a compliant weight certificate.
Exceptions for 2007:
- Mike Spear, the
driver of "Panic" may take the 220 lb weight limit allowance for
an owner-driver.
- The Seattle Sailing
Club may enter up to two boats in any race provided that the owner of
the boat is an active member and that the driver is an associate member,
belongs to SSC, and is a Group 1 competitor (see rule 3.4).
Fleet Championship Trophy:
Sail Northwest’s fleet championship
trophy will be awarded to the boat with the best results from four out
of the five following regattas: Center Sound (best two out of
three race scores), PSSR, J-Fest, Whidbey Island Race Week, and PSSC.
Scores will be kept even if
there is no separate class start. Eligibility is limited to boats complying
with the fleet articles. Any protests to the scoring shall be
resolved by the executive committee.
J/105 Fleet 20 Annual Meeting 2006
The annual meeting of the Pacific Northwest J/105 Fleet 20 was held on Wednesday evening November 15th, 2006 at the new office of Sail Northwest in the new marina building at Shilshole. Our host Bob Ross provided great food and beverages as well as the always terrific assistance of Carol Reid and Bob Pistay.
Fleet Captain Gerald Hirschler (# 299 Jaded) welcomed four new to the fleet J/105 owners: Lorenzo Migliorini (# 89 Xtreme), Richard Locke (# 403 Mudlark), James Collins (# 525 Vanguard) and Mike Schlitz (# 617 Chile Pepper). Unfortunately our fifth (yes 5 new members who plan to race) Jerry Diercks (# 272 Delirium) was not able to attend.
Current Fleet members attending included Fleet Measurer Erik Kristen (# 114 Jubilee), Fleet Secretary-Treasurer Chuck Stephens (# 482 Panic), John "JP" Peterson (# 212 Last Tango), Jon Weil (# 446 Sambal), and Vickie (Dan’s Sister) Scouler (# 519 Sunday Ticket). Also present were associate members Mike Spear (Panic) and Lance McDonough (Sunday Ticket), our cooks for the PSSC dinner Laura and Nancy as well as other J/105 sailors.
Our first order of business was to elect Officers for 2007. Gerald, Erik and Chuck will continue in their current positions for 2007. The Executive Committee for 2006 (Gerald, Erik, Chuck and Bob Ross) will also carry over to 2007.
Our Fleet Articles for 2007, our Fleet 20 Season Championship Trophy Series for 2007 as well as other objectives and goals for the 2007 season were discussed at length.
We voted to retain the same articles as 2006. Gerald will publish our official articles for 2007.
We voted to retain the Fleet Championship Trophy Series as 2006 except that we will use category level B for crew eligibility.
Additional objectives for 2007 include:
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All boats are to be weighed per the national rules by February 2008. Erik will coordinate and assure certification.
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All sails used for one-design racing are to be measured before competing in a race for the 2007 Fleet Championship. Bob Pistay indicated the Quantum loft would do this in support of our Fleet. Thanks Jon Henderson and crew!
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All forestays are to be measured. Erik will coordinate.
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The fleet will attempt to secure one-design starts at several other significant races for 2007 but they will not be counted for the 2007 season championship. Gerald will coordinate.
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A minimum of thirteen boats at PSSC.
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A minimum of ten boats at Whidbey Island Race Week with nine different race winners!
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We should continue to promote the fleet with the Race Week party. Chuck will coordinate.
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We should encourage more informal fleet meetings throughout the year. Chuck will coordinate.
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All fleet members are encouraged to help grow the fleet as well as the available pool of J/105 crew.
The J/105 Fleet 20 Championship Trophy for 2006 was awarded by Bob Ross to Gerald Hirschler’s Jaded.
Several other awards and acknowledgements were presented for the 2006 season. See our website (www.j105.org/fleet20/) for the list as well as the complete scoring for the 2006 season.
Recent Events:
March 3rd, 2007 --
The first event of the Center Sound Series has completed. Excellent race conditions for the fleet, with
wind-speeds averaging about 13 knots, a little lighter at the end of the race. Competition was tight, with line
honors going to John 'JP' Peterson and team on Last Tango. 7 J/105's raced.
Here's the results.
Oct 14-15, 2006 --
Annual Fleet Awards are posted here: 2006 Annual Awards.
Nov 16, 2006
We had our end of the year fleet meeting last night. In addition to various and sundry other awards and special recognitions, Sail Northwest had the honor of presenting the fleet championship trophy to Gerald Hirschler, owner of Jaded. Nice job, Gerald and crew, for outstanding performance throughout year!
Oct 14-15, 2006 --
The Puget Sound Sailing Championships (PSSC) has come and gone. Congratulations to Michael Pearson and crew of Bifrost 3 for their class win...Look for details here.
Aug 30, 2006 --
At the Nationals!. Scouler family at the NAC. Fleet #20 (Northwest) was represented at the NAC by the Scouler family sailing the chartered J-OK. They made this a family reunion, as related in a post on the Scuttlebutt forum. Sounds like the ten of them had a bundle of fun!! (more...)
News:
From: GERALD HIRSCHLER [mailto:hirschler@verizon.net] Fleet 20 Captain
Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 12:48 PM
Subject: year-end meeting
Greetings to all Fleet 20 J-105 sailors:
A year-end fleet meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 15th, 6:30 pm at the new offices of Sail Northwest
(the new building at Shilshole Marina). Bob Ross will provide snacks, wine and beer. Donations will be accepted. A special welcome is extended to all new fleet members and we look forward to your opinions and participation.
At the meeting, we will hope to finalize our 2007 itinerary, maybe come up with a measurement plan to encourage one-design integrity, present the fleet trophy, and otherwise fraternize and get to know each other in hopes that we can continue our pattern of good manners and civility on the racecourse. Hope to see you all there.
From: Chuck Stephens, Secretary, J/105 Fleet 20 Northwest
Sent: Fri 7/14/2006 10:39 am
Subject: Race Week J-105 Style 2006
Preparations are nearing completion to assure that we all have the "
Sailing Vacation of the Century".
We have eight J/105 in our own one design class start. Some of these boats have been freely donated by the owners (who unfortunately can't attend) as rewards to their crews.
Crews have been recruited from near and far to staff the boats as needed. We have many more "wanna be J/105 crew" patiently waiting for an open position.
We have assembled an entire "university" to encourage comradeship and to assure that training, counseling, humor and general support are available to anyone who may need it for any reason.
Our Cafe 105 will be opening on F dock to assure that all are adequately nourished, refreshed and have the opportunity to get better acquainted.
We are all set for our giant BBQ on Tuesday evening.
Did we miss anything?
Are you pumped yet?
Did I mention that we have a class start? Did I mention that eight is a new record for J-105's at Race Week?
Thanks to all for your support of
The Class of Northwest Sail Boat Racing
July 17-21, 2006 --
Whidbey Island Race Week. Be sure and get your boats registered!
June 17-18, 1006 --
JFest opened on Saturday with one race, and finished on Sunday with two races. Current and variable winds made for challenging, exciting racing. Congratulations to Jubilee for first place, and to all 10 J/105's for participating and making it the most exciting and demanding class on the Sound! Race results are available here:
CYC-Seattle .
June 10, 1006 --
The Blake Island race--the last event in SYC's Tri-Island series--came to a head on June 10th.
Bifrost did well in the series, proving that the J/105 class is competitive on these longer races.
June 8, 1006 -- Jambo and her crew were seen looking fly on the Elliot Bay Thursday Night Series. They hung out to the bitter end in light airs, light rain, and contrary tide, before the race was called for time.
June 3, 1006 -- The Leukemia Cup, sponsored by Seattle Yacht Club, had five J/105's participate. Nice way to show the fleet's colors!
June 2, 1006 -- Jaded was spotted on Lake Washington in the Kirkland Friday Night series, cutting up the course in winds up to 22 knots. This series, sponsored by
Seattle Yacht Club consists of twelve races through the end of August. Good luck to Jaded and all her crew!
May 28, 1006 --
Bifrost, Mudlark and Panic participated in Swifture 2006 event sponsored by the Royal Victoria Yacht Club.
Bifrost was the first through Race Rocks and at the weather mark, but Panic made out like a bandit overnight,
rolling the competition and taking line honors at the finish.
