Updated Class Rules Approved by ISAF

Effective April 1, 2013, we will be racing under an updated set of class rules.  Nothing that will change how we sail the boats and generally housekeeping to align with common practices, clean-up potential for misinterpretations, or simplify things.  Of note, there are no longer any line diameter limitations.  The updated rulebook can be downloaded from …

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How are Canadian World Qualifying Spots awarded?

With a number of new boat owners in our class, and with the recent confirmation by the IJCA that the Newport 2014 Worlds will not be an open regatta, thought I would provide a little refresher on how a helmsperson qualifies for a closed worlds.  With 25 boats having attended Rochester and at best only …

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Changes to J/24 Canada Membership Fee Structure

Thank you to all who attended our recent Annual General Meeting.  One of the items discussed, and actually voted on (thanks to Lee Grant for his guidance on how to actually do that) was that our membership fee structure needs updating.  A full member has been set at $55 for a number of years now …

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Pete Wickwire 2nd overall in ISAF N.A and Caribbean Match Race Qualifier

Congratulations to Pete and his team for a great showing.  Good to see him still racing a J/24 from time to time.  Regatta report below. ISAF Mach Racing: Congratulations to Dustin Durant and his U.S. team from Long Beach Yacht Club for winning the ISAF N.A and Caribbean Regional Qualifier for the Nations Cup Grand …

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Welcome to J24Canada.org

Welcome to the new website for the Canadian J/24 Class Association. A long time coming, this project was developed throughout 2012 with the support of class volunteers, and we are pleased that it is ready for the start of our 2013 season. The new site is designed to be dynamic and make it easier to …

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Lorne Chapman appointed IJCA Councilor of Honor

It is great pleasure that we are able to announce Lorne Chapman’s appointment as an IJCA Councilor of Honor.  IJCA Past Chairman Jim Farmer of the United States announced Lorne’s appointment at the 2012 World Council meeting recently held in Howth, Ireland.  The Council of Honor recognizing select individuals for their extraordinary contributions to the class internationally, …

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2013 Canadians to Pointe Claire Yacht Club!

The Pointe Claire Yacht Club is pleased to be the our host for the 2013 Canadian National Championships.  Under the direction of Nicolas Mabboux, the Quebec District will be our Organizing Authority and the date will be set at our January 15th AGM.  More details to follow.

Clear Air at 2011 East Coast Championships

Nice bit of commentary from from David Wright on setting up a midline start . . . httpvh://youtu.be/E2QoZABdpII

24 Canadian Boats Race Rochester Worlds

That’s right, Canada sent 24 teams to the 2012 Worlds in Rochester New York, including representation from each of our four districts. Can ypu spot two of them trying to make their way in for a pin end start? Congratulation’s to Rossi Milev and the Clear Air team, top Canadian boat, finishing 7th in a …

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