The ninth and final stage of the 2025 Italian J/24 National Circuit took place off Olbia, Sardinia. The previous eight stages took place from April to November. Here were the winners of each stage: Marina di Carrara (JAMAICA), Livorno (LA SUPERBA), Lerici (LA SUPERBA), Caldonazzo (BRUSCHETTA), Agropoli (JEBEDEE), Anzio (RABBIT […]
Author: Maggie Miller
Chile Hosts a Memorable Return of the J/24 South American Championship After Years of Absence
After several years without a J/24 South American Championship on the continent, the 2025 edition—hosted in Recreo, Viña del Mar, by the Yacht Club de Chile—marked a highly anticipated return for the Class in the region. Twenty-four teams from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay gathered for four spectacular days of competition, […]
J/24 US National Championship Concludes with Light Air Drama
Forty J/24 teams from across the continent gathered November 21-23 for the 2025 J/24 US National Championship, an event defined by patience, persistence and tactical mastery in unusually light and challenging conditions. Racing was scheduled to begin Friday, but a complete absence of wind kept the fleet ashore. Saturday delivered […]
RABBIT Wins J/24 Coppa Italia Anzio Act VI
In the five races sailed, Francesco Nucara’s RABBIT and crew of Fabio Ascoli, Paolo Boero, Simone Fojanini and Nicolò Gaddi won the sixth stage of the Italian J/24 National Circuit in the waters of Anzio. On the podium in second place was the winner of the penultimate race, Massimo Mariotti’s […]
Day 5 J/24 World Championship in Plymouth, UK – Cillian Dickson and crew on Headcase Take the Title in Thrilling Final Day
18-20 knots of breeze and a 3-4m swell greeted the fleet for the final day of racing at the 2025 J/24 World Championship. Competitors looked excited with the possibility that they may get to use their genoas for once. The course was set south of Plymouth Sound breakwater and with […]
Day 4 J/24 World Championship in Plymouth, UK – Michael Goldfarb’s War Canoe is on the Attack
After a three-hour delay to allow the various warships and ferries to come and go, Plymouth Sound emptied and 20 knots of breeze welcomed the J/24 fleet for day 4 of the Worlds. This heavy wind regatta is starting to take the toll on both the boats and the sailors, […]
Day 3 J/24 World Championship in Plymouth, UK – Bangor Packet Puts the Pressure on Headcase
The wind pressure remained in Plymouth on Thursday. The race management team had the opportunity to run two races within the relative protection of Plymouth Sound inside the breakwater. Plymouth Sound was still experiencing 25 knots gusting 30+ on occasion from a Westerly direction. After Wednesday’s flurry of black flag […]
Day 2 J/24 World Championship in Plymouth, UK – No Luck of the Irish required for Cillian Dickson and his team on Headcase
More challenging conditions with a 20-knot breeze, low visibility and damp conditions made for uncomfortable but exciting race conditions Wednesday for sailors and the race management team. That won’t matter to the Irish team Headcase Bow 10. Cillian Dickson and his team won both races and are now level points […]
Day 1 J/24 World Championship in Plymouth, UK – Big Winds, Big Waves!
Nearly 50 J/24s from 12 countries (Argentina, Australia, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Sweden, USA and the UK) descended upon Plymouth, UK for their five-day World Championship. After yesterday’s champagne sailing conditions for the practice race south of Plymouth breakwater, day 1 of racing proper found a stark […]
Third Annual J/24 Corinthian US National Championship
The final day of racing for the 2025 J/24 Corinthian US National Championship started at the scheduled noon time September 7 with winds blowing 12-14 at 255 degrees and a distance to the weather mark of 1.2 miles for a 4.7 miles course. Race 8 had a clean start with […]
Team Headcase Claims Third Consecutive J/24 European Championship Title
Thank to Tom Werff for the report: The Irish team Headcase has triumphed at the 2025 J/24 European Championship, held in Wemeldinge, the Netherlands—securing their third consecutive European title. Dutch team Jack Around, led by Rutger Krijger, earned the silver medal, while German team Schwere Jungs, helmed by Stefan Karsunke, […]
LA SUPERBA Crowned XLIV Italian J/24 Champion
With the award ceremony, the curtain fell on the 2025 edition of the Italian J/24 Championship for the 24 J/24 teams from across Italy, well organized by the delegation of the FIV (Federazione Italiano de Vela) and the Circolo della Vela Erix. Divided into three days of competition – characterized […]
2025 J/24 North American Champion Crowned in Texas
The 2025 J/24 North American Championship saw seven races sailed over two race days to determine the champions – Kurt Dammeier and Amuse Bouche at 10 points with team Peter Keckemet, Lance McDonough, Mike Marshall and Melanie Edwards. Congratulations to all of the podium finishers on a great regatta sailed […]
La Superba Tops J/24 Italy Livorno Regatta
Taking the second stage of the Italian J/24 Cup was the multiple Italian J/24 Champion: Ignazio Bonanno and his Italian Navy crew on LA SUPERBA. Second went to Francesco Nucara’s RABBIT, while third place was Pierluigi Puthod’s BRUSCHETTA. The opening race was won by ITA 432 KASTER (Giuliano Cattarozzi), and […]
Tony Parker’s Bangor Packet Takes J/24 Midwinter Championship
Class veteran Tony Parker’s Bangor Packet stayed consistent through nine races to earn the 2025 J/24 Midwinter Championship in Miami, FL. With crew including World Champion Will Welles as well as Will Bomar, Emmet Todd and James Niblock, Parker never finished lower than sixth to win the title. In the final […]

