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‘The J/105 revolutionised downwind sailing’

BOB JOHNSTONE NOMINATES THE J/105

“The J/105 revolutionised downwind sailing in the sport as the first boat over 20ft with a“The J/105 became the most popular offshore one-design over 30ft worldwide with over 700 boats racing from Chile to the UK. A J/105 has been RORC Boat of the Year, won the Rolex Middle Sea Race, and also won many double-handed races.”

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