The Black Jack Journey
From her launch as Alfa Romeo II in 2005 to her current success as Black Jack 100, this remarkable yacht has built a legacy spanning more than two decades of offshore racing excellence. Designed by Reichel/Pugh and continually refined throughout her career, Black Jack has competed at the highest levels of international sailing and continues to dominate the offshore racing circuit with dozens of Line Honours victories.
2005
Built by McConaghy Boats Australia, designed by Reichel/Pugh
2017
Complete refit, including extension to 100ft. The yacht has undergone significant weight reductions and structural upgrades.
2024
Dutch entrepreneur and sailor Remon Vos acquires the iconic Black Jack 100 in early 2024, ushering in a new chapter for one of the world’s most successful offshore racing yachts.
June 2025
Black Jack 100 set a new monohull speed record at Gotland Runt, completing the course in 22h 04m 19s at an average speed of 14.24 knots.
July 2025
One of offshore sailing’s most prestigious prizes, Black Jack claimed Line Honours at the 100th Rolex Fastnet Race.
August 2025
Black Jack successfully defended its Palermo–Montecarlo title, winning Line Honours for a second consecutive year and breaking its own race record with an outstanding elapsed time of 38 hours, 53 minutes and 16 seconds.
October 2025
Black Jack 100 claimed Monohull Line Honours in the Rolex Middle Sea Race, completing a remarkable season and securing a fourth consecutive major offshore victory.
February 2026
Black Jack 100 claimed monohull Line Honours at the RORC Carribbean 600 in an elapsed time of 01 Day 20 Hrs 31 Mins and 36 Secs.
June 2026
Black Jack 100 will compete in the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race,
2027
2028
Yacht will undergo repair