J105 - Volante

 
 
 
 

J/105- World's Largest 35 ft One-Design Sailboat Class

Skipper Privileges

  • Experienced Club members in good standing may earn J/105 Skipper Privileges to reserve and skipper Volante. 

  • J/105 Skippers may reserve Volante anytime it is available and may bring guests (guests must sign a waiver). 

  • Skippers will get a 100pct off discount code for guests and will get one usage of this code for each Sailing Club Member they invite for a cruise. Skippers are encouraged to invite as many different members as possible.

  • Volante can be reserved by J/105 Skippers during all Club operating hours except when reserved for racing, maintenance, or paid charters.

  • J/105 Skippers may also join Volante during races and regattas if space is available (priority given to Volante Racing Team).

  • J/105 Skippers must hold the NauticEd Large Keelboat Skipper Certification, which includes completing the online curriculum and a one-time Practical Assessment.  The Assessment will be offered at a 25% discount from $300 ($225) for J/105 Skippers and takes approximately two to three hours. If qualified by NauticEd, a Skipper can take advantage of the Sailing License Certificate (SLC) assessment in lieu of the above Large Keelboat. This 6 hour assessment is also discounted 25% from $1,000 ($750) and the license can be utilized to bareboat charter in bases throughout the world. 

  • Skipper dues are $600 per sailing season which will be appropriated to the J/105 Maintenance Fund.

  • J/105 Skipper responsibilities include:

    • Utilize the Club reservation system for Volante reservations.

    • File float plan for every sail using the template onboard

    • Report any issues or damage upon return to dock using the template onboard

    • Leave the boat clean and secured with equipment properly stowed

Volante Racing Team

  • Provides the opportunity to compete in the Liberty Yacht Club Wednesday night series, the LYC Annual Regatta, and other local races and regattas to be determined.

  • An annual contribution of $500 that is dedicated to racing sail purchases, performance improvements, and safety equipment requirements.

  • Requires participation in scheduled training, annual maintenance, upgrades, and repairs.

General

  • Racing and Cruising Members will be included in Regatta planning and crew assignments.

  • J105 will have a cruising and racing schedule on the sign up sheet for J105 and Racing Members to review. The J105 will be periodically campaigned in weekend Regattas with the dates already known. 

  • The General Manager may suspend or revoke a Member's access to Volante without refund for violation of Club rules or J/105 policies