J/105 North American Championship at San Francisco Yacht Club - Day 1
by Julie & Christopher Howell 30 Sep 2022 14:29 NZDT
September 29 - October 2, 2022
J105 fleet © J/Boats
Twenty-eight J/105s have gathered for the 2022 North American Championship hosted by San Francisco Yacht Club in California. Conditions built from 6-8 knots to typical San Francisco winds of 19-20. Although many different boats had the lead, Randy Hecht's Niuhi recorded scores of 1,7,2 for 10 points to top the pack. They hold a four-point advantage on Ian Charles' Maverick. Ryan Simmons' Blackhawk tallied 17 points for third place.
Hecht's Niuhi succeeded in the first battle, along with Charles' Maverick and Simmons' Blackhawk. Then it was Adam Spiegel's turn on Jam Session, as Shawn Bennett's Masquerade and Rolf Kaiser's Donkey Jack completed the top trio. A familiar group comprised the top three in the day's final race: Simmons, Hecht and Charles.
Racing concludes Sunday. Complete results available here.