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J/24

The J/24 was designed in 1977 and was soon established as the world's most popular keel boat - which it has remained ever since. The class is established in nearly 40 countries with well over 100 active fleets. This 24' keelboat is normally sailed with 5 but can be sailed with 4 or 6 as long as the total crew weight is under the class 400kg limit.

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Show news Entries now open for Poole Regatta
Along with the IRC European Championship in May 2026
Posted on 31 Dec 2025 J/24 US Nationals conclude at Floriday Yacht Club
Showcasing the resilience and camaraderie of the class
Posted on 24 Nov 2025 Six Months to the Poole Regatta 2026
Incorporating the IRC European Championship
Posted on 24 Nov 2025 Poole Lifeboat Station named Official Charity
Partnering with the International Paint Poole Regatta 2026
Posted on 13 Oct 2025 J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK overall
Cillian Dickson and crew on 'Headcase' take the title
Posted on 14 Sep 2025 J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK Day 4
Michael Goldfarb's “War Canoe” is on the attack
Posted on 13 Sep 2025 J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK Day 3
Bangor Packet puts the pressure on Headcase
Posted on 12 Sep 2025 J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK Day 2
No Luck of the Irish required for Cillian Dickson and his team on "Headcase"
Posted on 11 Sep 2025 J/24 Worlds 2025 in Plymouth, UK Day 1
4 metre waves and gusts in excess of 30 knots
Posted on 10 Sep 2025 2025 J/24 Corinthian US Nationals
Three days of racing at Southwestern Yacht Club
Posted on 8 Sep 2025 Torbay Royal Regatta 2025
Fierce competition as Tor Bay delivers champagne conditions
Posted on 8 Sep 2025 Who to watch out for at the J/24 Worlds
250 sailors from 12 countries are assembling in Plymouth, UK
Posted on 3 Sep 2025 26th Western Circuit Sailing Regatta wraps up
A resounding success, continuing the event's proud legacy
Posted on 18 Aug 2025 Torbay Royal Regatta Preview
A growing sense of excitement amongst competitors, sponsors, and organisers
Posted on 7 Aug 2025 Excitement builds for Poole Regatta 2026
Less than 12 months until the European IRC Championship comes to town
Posted on 15 Jul 2025 J/24 UK Nationals at Brixham
Title goes down to a photo finish in the final race
Posted on 25 Jun 2025 Rooster are Clothing Partner of Poole Regatta
2026 is shaping up to be the largest in the event's history
Posted on 22 May 2025 J/24 Fowey Trophy and Southern Areas
Sunshine and swell, then rain and rivalries
Posted on 17 May 2025 2025 Yachting Cup at San Diego YC overall
Awarding 7 class winners along with the overall award to J/24 Wharf Rat
Posted on 5 May 2025 2025 Yachting Cup at San Diego YC Day 1
Competitive racing with light conditions for the seven classes
Posted on 4 May 2025 SDYC hosts the 2025 Yachting Cup this weekend
Featuring one design and handicap classes racing
Posted on 2 May 2025 Sail On Alistair 'Storky' McLaughlin
Untimely passing of a truly outstanding sailing talent
Posted on 29 Apr 2025 J/24 Spring Cup at Plymouth
The build up to the world championship continues for the fleet
Posted on 27 Apr 2025 Gorgeous sunny Spring Fest on San Francisco Bay
OIne-design fleets of J/24s, J/88s, and J/105s go racing
Posted on 21 Apr 2025 Poole Regatta to Host IRC Europeans in 2026
4 days of competitive racing in a spectacular environment
Posted on 1 Apr 2025 Bangor Packet takes J/24 Midwinter Championship
Bangor Packet closed with scores of 5,1,2 to net 27 points
Posted on 24 Mar 2025 Registration open for the 2025 Yachting Cup
San Diego's Premier Spring Regatta
Posted on 4 Mar 2025 Sydney Harbour Regatta champions decided
Another late start as a light sea breeze fought the land breeze on the final day
Posted on 2 Mar 2025 The 2026 J24 Worlds announces Title Sponsor
Peerless Industrial Systems support the event in Melbourne, Ausutralia
Posted on 15 Feb 2025 J24 Australian Nationals in Melbourne
The undisputed king picked up his 7th Nationals title
Posted on 19 Jan 2025
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J/24 US National Championship 2025
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© USA J/24 Class Association J/24 US National Championship 2025
© USA J/24 Class Association J/24 US National Championship 2025
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© USA J/24 Class Association J/24 US National Championship 2025
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© USA J/24 Class Association J/24 US National Championship 2025
© USA J/24 Class Association J/24 US National Championship 2025
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© USA J/24 Class Association J/24 US National Championship 2025
© USA J/24 Class Association J/24 US National Championship 2025
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© USA J/24 Class Association J/24 US National Championship 2025
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© USA J/24 Class Association From left to right: Ken's daughter Tory, Brad Read (Ken's brother), Bob Read (Brad and Ken's father), Ken Read, Melissa Santaniello (Ken's wife), Cara Read (Brad's wife)
© Ken Read Collection J/24 Worlds in Plymouth, UK - Day 5
© Joe Woodyear & Chambers film & media
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