Provisional dates have been announced by each of the clubs hosting events in 2021. Confirmation of each each event will be dependant on government restrictions at that time. See the Events page for details.
Date 11th February 2020 Irish J/24 Fleet Embraces ICRA 25 / 25 scheme The Irish J/24 Fleet has answered the call from ICRA to offer a 25% discount on entry fees for all U25 squads entering J/24 Events in 2020. Without hesitation, J/24 event hosts, Carrickfergus Sailing Club, Sligo Yacht Club, Foynes Yacht Club and Howth Yacht Club have all recognised the importance on ICRA’s... Read More
This Irish J24 WhatsApp group is alight with the announcement that Howth Yacht Club has been selected to host the J24 European Championships in 2021. Ireland’s proposal was made at the 2019 World Council Meeting in Miami on 28 October 2019 and voted on by the European NJCA’s with the announcement made this week. The Irish J24 Fleet and Howth Yacht Club will re-kindle a... Read More
Please find attached details of the J24 European Championships 2020 taking place at Porto San Rocco in Trieste, Italy. Event Location Notice of Race Entry Form
Report by Chris Scott. JP McCaldin and his Lough Erne Yacht Club crew were victorious at last weekend’s J24 Western Championships hosted by Lough Ree Yacht Club. A 13 strong fleet defied the aftermath of Hurricane Lorenzo to return Lough Ree for a re-run of the event which was originally blown out in mid-April. The easterly breeze on day one ranged between 10-15 knots with... Read More
I’ve written this piece based on my experience on going to the Worlds in Italy in 2018 and hopefully there will be some good advice and tips that may help you. Planning: For me this started two years before the event, getting the crew together and then putting a budget in place, it’s surprising how quickly costs can build, boat prep, sails, travel and accommodation... Read More