Winter meeting provides changes in schedule and rules
The J120 Fleet 4 winter meeting was held on November 7th at Ferrantelli's Restaurant in Dana Point. At this meeting changes were made to our Fleet 4 Amendments as well as the Fleet 4 High Point sailing schedule. Click HERE or on Government above to view Revision 12 to the Fleet 4 Amendments to the Class Rules. Click HERE or on Schedule above to view the Fleet 4 High Point Schedule for the coming year.
Doctor No wins High Point Championship
Jed Olenick's Doctor No won the 2008 J120 Fleet 4 High Point Championship
Dr. No Tops J120 Field in a Breezy San Diego - Ensenada Race
Jed Olenick's Dr. No was victorious again in another race to Ensenada. This time, it was the Little Ensenada race from San Diego to the Mexican port. The race started in breezes gusting above 20 knots with a heavy quartering chop. Rick von Heydenreich's Quetzalcoatl took the early lead but was quick caught by John Laun's caper. caper kept a slim lead over the "Q" boat until Dr. No dropped down from a starboard group of boats to tangle with John Laun's boat, while Quetzalcoatl dropped back a bit. Dr. No pulled away as Quetzalcoatl came back to challenge caper. Dr. No finished the 62 mile race just under 7 hours as the sun was setting. caper was second by 5 minutes followed by Quetzalcoatl, another 21 seconds back. Click HERE for results.
CC Rider Wins Again at J-Fest
CC Rider, owned by Chuck Nichols continued it's success by winning J-Fest held this year in San Diego. John Snook's JIM finished second followed by John Laun's caper.
CC Rider Takes 2007 J120 North Americans
This year, the J120 North Americans were held at Cal Race Week sponsored by Cal Yacht Club in Marina Del Rey. CC Rider, driven by Chuck Nichols, is this year's champion by turning in a strong performance. Meltemi, owned by Peter Zarcades fouled in the first race, but came back with 3 firsts and a fourth to take 2nd place in the regatta. Third was caper owned by John Laun. Click HERE for the results
Dr. No beats caper to take 2007 San Diego Yachting Cup
Dr. No continued its win streak another week by defeating caper and the rest of the J120 fleet at the 2007 San Diego Yachting Cup. Click HERE for the results.
Dr. No dominates in 2007 Newport - Ensenada Race
The winds were very light and the going was slow, but Dr.No delivered a convincing performance by finishing first in the Sprit A division, finishing 4 1/2 hours in front of the next J120. Click HERE for the results.
caper wins 2007 San Diego NOOD Regatta
The J120 caper, driven by John Laun was first in the J120 Class in Sailing World's 2007 San Diego NOOD Regatta. Congratulations to John and his crew. As reported by Sailing World, the venue was light, but the sailing was good. Click HERE or select the Schedule tab of this website to view the results. Click HERE for Sailing World's commentary on the event.
Fleet 4 to Host 2007 North Americans
The 2007 J120 North Americans will be hosted by Fleet 4. Planning for the event is underway now with news and news will be posted shortly on this website.
J120 Fleet 4 Winter Owners Meeting
Fleet 4 held its annual Winter Owners Meeting on
Wednesday, November 15th at the El Adobe Restaurant in
J120 Fleet 4 Sail Card
One of the changes in this year’s amendments requires that all Fleet 4 members keep an updated sail card on board for all Fleet 4 racing events. This card is to be available upon request to the measurer of the fleet. An example of the sail card is available in the Government section of this website.
Congratulations to the 2006 Fleet 4 Champions
Congratulations to the champions of the various Fleet 4 series for 2006. They are:
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Buoy - CC Rider
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Distance - Dr. No
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CC Rider
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Dr. No
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caper
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Website Changes
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02/16/2007 - High Point and San Diego Series NORs have been added to the Schedule.
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02/16/2007 - Float line and measurement information has been added to the Government section.