For a boat to be scored in the Fleet 8 High Point Series, the driver must be
member of the national J105 class (as required by the J/105 Class rules) and must be also be a member of Fleet 8 (as required by the Fleet 8 rules).
The class defines 2 types of membership.
Owners and co-owners are defined as "active" members in the class rules.
The Membership Application for owners and co-owners is available at this
link Fleet 8 Active
App, or by contacting the fleet secretary. This application specifies
the documentation needed by Fleet 8 to verify Class Rule 3.3.
The class allows "Other Helmsman/Long Term Shipmate". These members are
knows defined as "associate" members in the class rules.
The Membership Application for associate members is available at this
link Fleet 8
Associate App, or by contacting the fleet secretary. The application
specifies the information needed by Fleet 8 to verify eligibility.
The Renewal Membership Application for owners and co-owners members is
available at this link Fleet 8
Renewal App, or by contacting the fleet secretary. Associate members
(Other Helmsman/Long Term Shipmate) must re-apply with Fleet 8
Associate App each year.
Co-owners and associate members must meet the ISAF requirements for category
3 participants per the J/105 Class rules. The easiest way for this to be
verified by Fleet 8 is to register as such with ISAF. This can be done at this link. The fleet 8
officers will review this status as part of the application process.
The fee for joining Fleet 8 shall be $105, which includes $40 for membership
in the National Class Association. Fleet 8 will automatically forward the $40
and your information to the class.
Fleet 8 asks that completed applications, support materials, and payment
should be provided to a Fleet 8 officer at least three weeks prior to the
first regatta to be driven by the applicant. This time allows for fleet
officer review of applications.
The Class Rules require each boat to carry a measurement certificate. As of
2/1/08, the Class Rules will no longer allow the float line version of the
certificate, so Rule 7.3.2 will be the only valid measurement certificate.
To get a weight certificate, please contact the fleet measurer or
one of his assistants as soon as possible. They can help arrange an
appointment. Start on this as soon as possible, as it can save you significant
cost if several boats can be weighed in the same session.
The class specified weight worksheet is located here:
J/105 Class Weight Worksheet & Certificate
For Fleet 8 Highpoint Events, the J/105 Class maximum crew weight (1,100
pounds) is measured per the Fleet 8 Local Rules. Each crew member is confirmed
by a Fleet 8 officer or their designates using an official Fleet 8 scale prior
to the first race they are aboard during the year. Once a crew member is
weighed, the weight can be re-used for the remaining Fleet 8 Highpoint Events
for the year. As stated in the class rules, bathing suit is the minimum
attire.
Generally, Amanda schedules a time before each regatta for weigh in.
Additional times can be scheduled by appointment.
