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The J/24 is a one design vessel that is suitable for anyone regardless of age or sailing style.
The J24 has a flared topside that make her dry on deck. It also has a 'weekender' cabin which makes it possible to get warm on cold days and she can be sailed easily by one person with only the mainsail.
And yet the J/24 is designed to race, being the craft of choice for the ISAF Nation's Cup, the Rolex Women's International Keelboat Championship and the St. Francis International Masters Championship.
The International J/24 is built in the U.S., Japan, Australia and Italy and has more than 50,000 people sailing 5,200 boats in 150 fleets in 40 countries.
J/24 Class Specifications
| Overall Length | 7.32 m. |
| Length at Waterline | 6.10 m. |
| Beam | 2.71 m. |
| Displacement | 1406 kg. |
| Ballast | 431 kg. |
| Draft | 1.22 m. |
| Racing Weight | 1375 kg. |
| Construction | J/24 Model 2001 Specifications (J-Boat) |
| Sail Area | 24.25 sq. m. |
| Racing Crew | Five |
J/24 Class History
| 1975 | Designed by Rodney Johnstone. |
| 1976 | The J/24 Prototype Ragtime is launched |
| 1979 | J/24 Introduced into Australia |
| 1981 | J/24 achieves International status. |
| 1988 | World Championships held in Australia |
| 1992 | Hull No. 5000 is launched. |
The J/24 Online
| Web Pages: | International Association |
| Australian Association | |
| SA Association | |
| Funyachtracing | |
| Other Pages | J Boats J/24 Page |
| Rules | International Rules |
| Class Discussion | J/24 Discussion Forum |
| Sailing Info. | Australian Regatta Information |
Online Clubs Sailing the J/24
Cruising
Yacht Club of Australia
Fremantle
Sailing Club
Greenwich Flying Squadron
Lake Macquarie Yacht Club
Middle Harbour Yacht
Club
Royal
Brighton Yacht Club
Royal
Perth Yacht Club
Royal
Sydney Yacht Squadron
Sandringham
Yacht Club
Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron
