About the Fleet
Lake Winnipesaukee is home to one of the original J/80 fleets. The J/80 is a fast, fun, 26-foot sportboat, usually sailed with a crew of 4.
We race every Thursday evening at 6pm in the Spring and Summer Series and 5:30pm in the Fall Series. The season last from mid-May to mid-October, on Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford, New Hampshire.
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We're an active and growing fleet - many Thurday nights we see about 15 boats on the starting line! With this many boats, there's almost always room for visiting crew - just get in touch with our Fleet Captain (j80fleet1captain@lwsa.org) and let us know you're looking for a ride!
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Registration/Results
Please view the race notice, sailing instructions and register via the links below:
Spring Series: May -June 2025 (Thurs @ 6pm)
Summer Series: June - Aug 2025 (Thurs @ 6pm)
Fall Series: Aug - Sept 2025 (Thurs @ 5:30pm)
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Notice of Race
Sailing Instructions
Join the email list and Facebook page for regular updates
Crewing Opportunities
We often have skippers looking for crew members - either long term or in a pinch. If you are interested in crewing on the J80 Fleet please complete the interest form and we will be in touch: Crew Interest Form
Fleet Captain
Catherine McLaughlin
Cat McLaughlin is the fleet captain for J80 Fleet 1, now serving in her second year in the role. She was an instructor at the LWSA for six years, having first fallen in love with sailing and the lake as a camper. Cat is a journalist by trade and joined the LWSA Board of Directors in 2023. Originally from Gilford, she now lives in Concord, NH.
2018
Spring Series Results
Summer Series Results
Fall Series Results
2016
Spring Series Results
Summer Series Results
Fall Series Results
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2023
Spring Series Results
Summer Series Results
Fall Series Results
Hosted North American Championships Oct 4-8
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2017
Victory in Annapolis!
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Our very own More Gostosa (skipper Conor Hayes and crew Kevin Hayes, Graham Philpot and cousin Dan) came from behind with 3 bullets and won the J/80 Class at Annapolis NOOD AND won the reggata OVERALL !! Giving them a trip to the finals in BVI!!
