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