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 […]
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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 […]
Acquisition of J/Boats files
From the introduction of the J/24 in 1977 until about 2009, Tillotson-Pearson or its successor company Pearson Composites built the vast majority of J/Boats. They have files and records on every boat built. Since Pearson Composites and J/Boats ended their relationship, these files have been inaccessible. Recently, WLS with the […]
The World’s Most Popular One-Design Keelboat!
Whether your sailing style is weeknight beer-can racing or competing on the world stage, one thing is true –the J/24 is undeniably the most popular racing keelboat around the world. The Legendary J/24 has become the competitive launch pad for the careers of numerous America’s Cup professionals. This year’s 2012 […]
Membership of the new Executive Committee and Technical Committee
The J/24 World Council held its annual meeting on Saturday, October 13 at Howth Yacht Club in Ireland. The new Executive Committee members are as follows: Chairman Robin Eagleson, Vice Chairman Jorge Castillo, and Executive Committee members Marianne Schoke, Paul Scalisi, and Mark Penfold. And on the Technical Committee: Michael Johnson (USA), […]
Interview with J/24 World Champions on Bruschetta
The J/24 Class Office interviewed Team Bruschetta following the event… 1) Four-time J/24 World Champs…congratulations! What was your strategy coming into this year’s event? How did you prepare? Alex Saldanha: Thank you very much!! It was a very, very difficult regatta…we sailed in Rochester back in 2006 (I think) at […]
Mauricio Santa Cruz on Bruschetta Crowned J/24 World Champion
Mauricio Santa Cruz snatched the lead on day one of the Quantum Loop Solutions J/24 World Championship and never looked back. He is now the reigning J/24 World Champion. Sailing Bruschetta with trimmer Daniel Santiago, tactician Alex Saldanha, mastman Sergio Bittencourt and bowman Alfredo Rovere, Santa Cruz earned his fourth […]