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King’s Day Regatta

King’s Day was unseasonably warm with light breeze and strong currents at Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville from November 18-19. Unfortunately, due to the lack of breeze, only two races were completed. King’s Day this year also served as the Southeast Regionals and District 8 Championship, meaning it held two […]

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An East Coast Championship That Rocked

Thanks to Kelly FitzGerald for this report: Was the East Coast Championship on October 20-22 the windiest regatta of the year? Over 100 J/24 sailors would probably tell you HELL YES! 22 boats battled it out in conditions ranging from the mid-teens to mid-20s, with gusts on Saturday into the […]

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J/Fest Southwest

The J/Fest Southwest Regatta celebrated its 14th anniversary in Lakewood, TX in October. The 17-boat J/24 fleet saw Paul Foerster’s GRAND SLAM 2 posting a 3-1-2-1-1-3 for 11 points to win easily. BAD MOON, skippered by Chris Holmes, took second with a 1-2-3-6-5-4 tally for 21 points. Rounding out the […]

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J/24 Youth Grant Program applications for 2024

The USJCA Youth Grant Program is designed to assist and mentor young sailing teams wanting to take their program to a higher level of competition. Program recipients are selected by a panel of experienced J/24 sailors based on the proposals that each team submits and through an interview process. The […]

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Inaugural J/24 Corinthian US National Championship East

The waters of Lake Ontario witnessed an exhilarating display of sailing prowess as the Rochester Yacht Club played host to the inaugural J/24 Corinthian US National Championship East from October 4-8. The event drew 20 competitive boats, showcasing exceptional skill, camaraderie and the enduring spirit of sailing. Friday kicked off […]

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USA’s Team Furio Reigns at J/24 World Championship

Keith Whittemore’s Furio of the USA, with team Willem van Waay, Marianne Schoke, Brian Thomas and Melanie Edwards, have been crowned 2023 J/24 World Champions. Whittemore, who also won the 2019 J/24 World Championship in Miami, Florida USA, ended this event with only 25 net points in the full 10-race […]

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