After five regattas held over multiple weekends, the eighth and penultimate stage of the 2023 Italian J/24 National Circuit concluded successfully. Hosting the two-day event was the Circolo Nautico Amici della Vela Cervia. LA SUPERBA, sailed by Ignazio Bonanno from the Italy Navy Sailing Club, posted a tally of 4-1-1-1-2 […]
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Stuart Jardine Passes Away
One of the best known and most highly respected sailors in the UK has passed away at the age of 90. Lt Col. Stuart Jardine OBE won championships over a remarkable eight decades, representing Great Britain at both the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games in the Star class, and winning […]
BRUSCHETTA Wins Italy J/24 Cup 7th Stage
It was sisters Sonia and Alessia Ciceri and their skipper Pierluigi Puthod who sailed BRUSCHETTA GUASTAFESTE to victory in the seventh stage of the Italian J/24 Cup in the waters of Mandello del Lario. Taking second place on the podium was Ubaldo Ranzi’s CUCUIA which was skippered by Marco Giannini. […]
USA’s Team Furio Reigns at J/24 World Championship
Keith Whittemore’s Furio of the USA, with team Willem van Waay, Marianne Schoke, Brian Thomas and Melanie Edwards, have been crowned 2023 J/24 World Champions. Whittemore, who also won the 2019 J/24 World Championship in Miami, Florida USA, ended this event with only 25 net points in the full 10-race […]
J/24 World Championship Finale Approaches
With nine of 10 races completed at the J/24 World Championship hosted by the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki in Greece, Keith Whittemore’s Furio has yet to relinquish hold of first place. Posting scores of 1,3 Friday, the American team has 21 net points, nine ahead of Cillian Dickson’s Headcase. This […]
USA, Italy and Ireland Showdown at J/24 World Championship
Patience paid off for both the Race Committee and competitors on the middle day of the J/24 World Championship hosted by the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki in Greece. Scheduled for a 1500 start, and then postponed ashore, the 35 teams may have started making their evening plans. But the breeze […]
J/24 European Championship 2024 to be Held in Costa Smeralda: Championship Set to Run from 10th to 16th June 2024
With the 33rd edition of the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup wrapped up, work on the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda’s 2024 sporting calendar continues. From 10th to 16th June 2024, the European Championship for the J/24 Class, the most popular one-design keelboat in the world, will be organized by the YCCS […]
USA’s Furio Maintains Advantage at J/24 World Championship
Five of the scheduled 10 races are in the books at the J/24 World Championship hosted by the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki in Greece. Thirty-five boats reveled in another gorgeous day of bright skies, warm temperatures and breeze of 8-12 knots. Two races were completed Wednesday, and now taking into […]
Grand Opening to J/24 World Championship in Greece
During the 45th anniversary of the J/24 Class, 10 nations are on hand to open the 2023 World Championship. This year’s edition is hosted by the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki in Greece with 35 boats representing Argentina, Australia, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan and the United States. […]
J/Cup Ireland
The inaugural J/Cup Ireland took place from the 26th to the 27th of August at the Royal Irish Yacht Club, Dun Laoghaire, on Dublin Bay. Teams enjoyed two days of fun racing, shoreside entertainment and a daily prize-giving thanks to the support of KEY YACHTING and the Royal Irish YC. […]
Irish Victory, Silver for Germany and Bronze for Hungary at the J/24 European Championship 2023
Between August 20th and 27th, the Balatonfüredi Yacht Club, in collaboration with the Hungarian J/24 Class Association, the Hungarian Sailing Federation and the International J/24 Class Association hosted the J/24 European Championship. With 8 nations, 42 boats and 210 competitors, the event took place over five days with five valid […]
Five Races In, Irish, German and Hungarian Teams Lead the J/24 European Championship on Lake Balaton, August 26, 2023
The 2023 J/24 European Championship continued with two more races on Lake Balaton on Saturday, August 26. After five races, the Irish team is currently in the lead, with Cillian DICKSON at the helm of Headcase. In second place is Stefan KARSUNKE skippering Schwere Jungs, and in third place, the […]
German Team Takes Lead After Three Races at European Championship, Followed by Hungarian Team in Second Place, Balatonfüred Hungary
On the third race day, Friday, August 25, there was an opportunity to hold just one race. With a total of three sailed races, the German team Schwere Jungs led by Stefan Karsunke maintained their top position from day one. iJroncat, helmed by Gábor Sallai, secured the second position, and […]
42 Teams, 8 Nations with 210 Competitors Set off for the J/24 European Championship in Balatonfüred Hungary
Between August 20 and 27, the J/24 European Championship is being held in Balatonfüred Hungary, in collaboration between the Balatonfüredi Yacht Club, the Hungarian J/24 Class Association, the Hungarian Sailing Federation and the International J/24 Class Association. Eight nations, 42 boats and 210 competitors took to the water. Hungary is […]
John Mollicone’s Sparcraft Takes J/24 North American Championship
In the final three races of the J/24 North American Championship, John Mollicone’s Sparcraft posted scores of 1,2,3 to leap from third place to first and claim the 2023 title with 25 net points. With team Geoff Becker, Dan Borrer, Rich Bowen and Dan Rabin, the Rhode Island-based skipper now […]