Star Class Honoring the Past, Leading the Future
Jeff Johnson has joined the Star team as the G&B Ropes Regatta Manager. He succeeds Tom Duggan who has stepped back after 2 years serving in this position.
Jeff Johnson has built a multifaceted career in sailing, working as a sailmaker, charter crew member, sailing coach, and most prominently as an regatta manager for the San Diego Yacht Club for more than three decades. He is both a National and International Race Officer, and serves as an instructor and content developer for US Sailing and World Sailing’s National Race Official Training Programs.
Jeff’s approach to race management has been shaped by his involvement in some of the sport’s most prestigious events, including multiple US Youth and Youth World Championships, dozens of one-design Continental and World Championships, two Olympic Games, and two America’s Cups. He has also competed as a sailor in select events.
He currently serves as the Waterfront Director for the San Diego Yacht Club and is an active member of the US Sailing Race Management Committee, and the Training and Certification Working Group, as well as the World Sailing Race Officials Subcommittee.
Jeff is already working with the 2026 regatta organizers on the race documents for the Gold and Silver events as well as race templates for all events.
