The J/24 is a racing keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig, a raked stem , a plumb transom , a transom-hung rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed fin keel .

For dinghy sailors of all ages, the J/24 is the most satisfying way to bridge the gap between the responsiveness of small-boat sailing and the rewards of big-boat racing. Strictly enforced one-design rules mean that the best sailor - not the sailor with the biggest budget - wins.

It provides a reasonable comparison between yachts of similar size and type. It is based on the fact that the faster the motion the more upsetting it is to the average person. Consider, though, that the typical summertime coastal cruiser will rarely encounter the wind and seas that an ocean going yacht will meet.

The Berliner Yacht Club in Berlin, Germany hosted the 2024 German J/24 Open Championship on Lake Wansee, southwest of the city. Short, fast races. Somewhere behind the curtain that hides the master regatta control panel, there is a wild haired maniac pulling levers and …

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Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City, is to host the 45th edition of the J/24 World Championship in 2025. The Plym Yacht Club, Saltash Sailing Club and the UK J/24 Class Association will jointly run the event which will take place between the 6th and 14th of September 2025, and will be based on the Mount Batten…

J/24 Technical specifications & dimensions- including layouts, sailplan and hull profile.

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.

A Decisive Bullet Determines the 2024 J/24 World Championship Title. When Seattle—a city famous for its coffee, rain and salmon—puts on a show, you can bet your last shackle that it’s going to be a great. Read More

With welcoming and very competitive One Design racing, active fleets across the south coast and boats competing well in Club Racing and Regattas across the country, the J24 offers challenging and great value sailing. If you would like to find out more about the …