In Melbourne, the AUS-JCA has begun the work to make the 2026 J/24 World Championship a fabulous, rewarding and memorable experience. A Worlds committee has been formed, promotional stickers and information distributed at this year’s European Championship and will be available from representatives at the World Championship in Seattle. Please […]
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2024 J/24 European Championship, Irish Boat Headcase Wins Second Consecutive Title
Sunday saw the conclusion of the J/24 European Championship organized by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda with the International J/24 Class Association, the Italian J/24 Class Association and the support of title sponsor Range Rover. The Race Committee held three races, with a Mistral wind blowing at 10 to 15 […]
Irish Boat Headcase the Provisional Leader of Range Rover J/24 European Championship
After Friday’s four races in a Mistral wind, on Saturday the fleet sailed a further three races in a Scirocco breeze that built from an initial 12 knots to reach 20-22 knots. Steep waves of over a meter high made for challenging conditions for the fleet, which demonstrated impressive technical […]
Range Rover J/24 European Championship, Four Races in Spectacular Conditions
Friday was a busy day for the fleet of almost 50 J/24s competing in their European Championship on the waters off Porto Cervo. No less than four races were held, making up for the stop caused by Thursday’s strong Mistral wind, and ticking off the minimum number of races required […]
Poole Regatta
Thanks for this report by Mark Jardine: With a gentle start, a boisterous middle day and a fresh conclusion, the 2024 International Paint Poole Regatta organizers and competitors alike couldn’t have asked for better weather. The full series was completed for all classes on all courses, with the combination of […]
Second Annual J/24 Corinthian US National Championship
The second annual J/24 Corinthian US National Championship made its way east to Sayville Yacht Club in Blue Point, NY from May 15-19. The forecast for Sunday’s final two races called for lighter winds, which many teams hoped might be the case. Mother Nature had other plans. The North wind […]
J/24 North American Champion: Travis Odenbach’s Honeybadger
The J/24 North American Championship hosted by St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida concluded Sunday with a lack of breeze, leaving the race total at six. Travis Odenbach’s Honeybadger took the win with team of Monica Morgan (bow), Dave Hughes (trim), Jay Miles (tactics) and Jeff Sullivan (twings/strategy). Odenbach credited […]
J/24 North American Championship Day Two
The middle day of the J/24 North American Championship hosted by St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida featured three more races. Winds started beautifully at 14-16 knots but decreased throughout the day, resulting in some TLE (time limited expired) in the final contest. Travis Odenbach’s Honeybadger earned all top-three placements […]
Stellar Start to J/24 North American Championship
The J/24 North American Championship got underway at St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida for 23 J/24s in perfect conditions. With only a mild chop and winds in the teens, three races were completed with lots of smiling faces as many teams are getting back to the waters following the […]
La Superba Tops Italian J/24 National Circuit Act I
After six races were held, a familiar team was standing atop the podium—Ignazio Bonanno’s LA SUPERBA from the Italian Navy. Sailing with him for this regatta were Simone Scontrino, Francesco Picaro, Ciccio Linares and Alfredo Branciforte. In the end, they pumped out four firsts and two seconds for the victory. […]
J/24 Italy Winter Championship
The Roman J/24 Italy Fleet has concluded the 39th Winter Championship. Again, it was Ignazio Bonanno’s LA SUPERBA team of the Italian Navy who won. Luca Sivlerstri’s ENJOY 2 took second, and Gianni Riccobono’s PEELE ROSSA finished in third. A newcomer to the fleet and top woman helm was Michele […]
Bob Johnstone Awarded US Sailing’s Herreshoff Trophy
Robert L. Johnstone, lll has been named the 2023 recipient of the Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy, US Sailing’s most prestigious annual award, going to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the sport of sailing in this country in any associated activity. Presentation of the Trophy is planned […]
Paul Abdullah’s Team Tarheel Superior at J/24 Midwinter Championship
The J/24 Midwinter Championship saw a variety of conditions from wild winds and waves to beautiful sun and seas to a final day lacking breeze and races. After five races overall (including one discard), Paul Abdullah’s Team Tarheel earned the 2024 title with 7 net points and finishes all in […]
2024 Nationals in Sydney
Thanks to Simon Grain and Dave West for this report: Once again, the Australian J/24 Nationals were held in Sydney, this time on the harbour. As opposed to huge swells off Cronulla last year, this year we were battling the traffic and their wakes. Sydney is a very congested place, […]
Entries Open for 2024 J/24 European Championship
Entries have officially opened for the J/24 European Championship 2024, organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) in collaboration with the International and Italian J/24 Classes. The event, open to all J/24s, is scheduled from 10 to 16 June. It will officially open on the evening of 12 June […]