The first weekend of the 29th edition of the Primo Cup–Trophée Credit Suisse has finished in breezy 20-knot conditions which saw six fabulous races over the two days for the 20-boat J/24 fleet. Having searched for wind on Friday further offshore, only to have it filling in with a vengeance […]
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J/24 Sailor Finishes Fourth in Vendee Globe
Jean-Pierre Dick finished the Vendée Globe 2012-2013 with no keel, and took fourth place in this amazing event. Several of our fellow J/24 sailors competed against Jean-Pierre at many J/24 events in Europe in the 1990s, and they remember some very competitive tussles particularly at the French Spi Quest Regatta […]
Mendieta Wins J/24 Copa Manolo Regatta in Buenos Aires, Argentina
With the imposing backdrop of the coastline of Mar del Plata and with hundreds of tourists and locals watching from the various points along the coast, the fourth edition of the Manolo Cup Championship was a great success. The event was sponsored by Churros Manolo and was well-managed by the […]
San Juan International Regatta
The winter sailing season in the Caribbean is beginning to wind-up into a higher gear. Starting with the San Juan International Regatta, the racing takes place in San Juan Bay where temperatures reach a comfortable high in the low 80s and winds customarily blow 10-15 knots in February. The event […]
KAOTIC Wins J/24 Australians
Thanks for this contribution from Simon Grain! Sandringham Yacht Club in Melbourne dished up a wide variety of conditions for the 2013 Musto J24 Nationals this week. Starting with 25 knots for the invitation race on Sunday, competitors sailed through the complete wind range from zero to postponement conditions. Handling […]
Primo Cup
The Monaco JCA would like to remind you of PRIMO CUP–TROPHEE CREDIT SUISSE the first week of February 2013. PRIMO CUP–TROPHEE CREDIT SUISSE 2013 is the first race in the Italian, TROFEO J/24 2013, as well as a great opportunity to test the waters of Monaco before the upcoming J/24 […]
Cubrias Win J/24 Argentine Championship
The J/24 Class in Argentina continue to sail a fun “summer series” while their J/24 counterparts are frozen way up North. Their latest “Campeonato Argentina” had a small but highly competitive fleet sailing out of Yacht Club Argentina off downtown Buenos Aires. On the first day of racing on Saturday, […]
International J/24 Class Association is seeking proposals for the 2016 World Championship
The International J/24 Class Association is currently accepting submissions to host its 2016 World Championship. Per the IJCA regatta rotation, the host shall be a location other than North America and Europe. Proposals, and any related questions, may be submitted to the IJCA Class Office via e-mail at director@j24class.org.
International J/24 Class Modifies Regatta Regulation for 2014 World Championship in Newport, RI
The International J/24 Class Association (IJCA) Executive Committee recently approved a request by the Organizer to modify the World Championship Regulation number 4.3 to increase the number of available entries per level of paid members to help increase the potential participation in the 2014 World Championship in Newport, Rhode Island, […]
APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED
The Executive Committee of the IJCA has announced that Chris and Julie Howell of One Design Association Management have been retained to provide management services to the International J/24 Class Association for a period of two years commencing January 1, 2013. Announcing the agreement, Chairman of the Executive Committee Robin […]
KONG EASYNET GRIFONE J/24 Italian EuroCup Winners
The Italian J/24 National Circuit concluded recently with the final stage in their series determining the winner at the Trophy Credito Valtellinese hosted the by Societa Canottieri Lecco. The great yacht “KONG EASYNET GRIFONE” sailed by Marco Stefanoni, Fabio Mazzoni, Massimo Consonni, Roberto Santomanco and Giusi Riva won the XXXVIII […]
GOOD VIBES Rocks J/24 Mexico Nationals
The Mexican J/24 Class continues to build on it strength and momentum with fleets continuing to improve and get strong in both Valle de Bravo as well as in Puerto Vallarta. Other fleets continue to develop nicely. Coporito recently did a fabulous job of hosting the 2012 Mexican J/24 Nationals. […]
ONLINE Blitzes J/24 Spring Cup
High in the Argentinean side of the Andes along its western borders their lies a simply spectacular lake set into the foothills of the Andes Mountain range. In winter (the northern hemisphere summer) many Olympic ski teams from around the world head south to the famous town of Bariloche and […]
John Mollicone’s 11th Hour Racing Earns J/24 North American Championship
John Mollicone’s 11th Hour Racing team emerged victorious at the J/24 North American Championship in Jacksonville, FL. Comprised of Mollicone, Tim Healy, Collin Leon, Geoff Becker and Gordon Borges, the Newport team credited their consistency and team work during the nine races as the keys to their success. “We had […]
PACEMAKER Takes J/24 NSW State Championships
(Sydney Harbour, NSW, Australia) – The Royal Prince Edward Yacht Club hosted this year’s 2012 NSW J/24 State Championships and, again, the club, its volunteers and RC/PRO did an amazing job running another great regatta. The very light breeze on Saturday slowly built during the day and overnight to a […]