J24

The J24 class is the most active one design class in Atlantic Canada. The J24 is the most popular keel boat in history. It has produced many of the most famous yachtsman in the world and is known as the cradle of America’s Cup crew. The class has grown significantly here over the past few years and there are now more than 30 in the region. The class executive has set a goal of enlarging the fleet to at least 50 boats within two years.

With more than 5,000 boats built since the mid-1970s there are many two-fours to choose from. Its entirely feasible to obtain a boat capable of competing in the Atlantic Canada fleet for $5,000 or less. For a small investment you get a great daysailer/short distance cruiser and a challenging racing boat. Events in Halifax and Shediac regularly draw 10 to 20 boats and sometimes more. For the talented, success can lead to qualifications for the J24 Worlds, an opportunity to measure yourself against the best on the planet.

The local class is notable for the enthusiasm of its participants. Everyone is welcome and everyone has a chance. There is loads of support for beginners from other fleet members.  Just ask anyone in the fleet how they  help each other through teaching sailing technique and repairing broken equipment.  This season, the fleet even has a boat for anyone who wants a taste of J24 competition or would like a test drive before deciding to buy.  It’s called J Slocum after the famous Nova Scotian who was the first person to sail around the world alone. It is kept at RNSYS and is available with very few strings attached.  It’s a very good boat that is more than suitable for regatta cpompetition.

For more information contact on the J24 Class or rental of J Slocum for regattas and special events conact:

Greg Blunden

Class President

519 Herring Cove Rd

Halifax, Nova Scotia B3R 1X3

Phone: 902-403-4484

Email: email

 

J24 Owners

Following is a list of current J24 owners in Atlantic Canada. If you live in the Atlantic Provinces and own a 24 or know someone else in the region who owns a 24, please let us know. We would love to add to our list.

Owner(s)	Name	Hull	Sail	Email	Club	Prov
Mike Sasco	Abracadabra			email	RCBYC	NS
Greg Blunden	Adrenaline Rush			email	BBYC	NS
Ann Acland	Anticipation			email	RNSYS	NS
Caroline Muselet	Asylum			email	RNYC	NF
Marla Pisegna/ Kim Drisdelle	Blackjack			email	SYC	NB
Doug Inglis	Buzz			email	SYC	NB
Ben Rubarth	Dark Star	1934	1934	email	BBYC	NS
Traves Peter	Fred			email	RNSYS	NS
Ross Romney	Hot Sauce			email
Matt Christie/Alex Teeft	Isleville			email	BBYC
Gil Winham	J Barleycorn			email	BBYC	NS
Barry Nooyen	J Rouette			email	DYC	NS
Dale Robertson	J Slocum			email	RNSYS	NS
Bruce Hancock	Jack Flash			email	RNSYS	NS
Nick Hamblin	Jammin’	42	42	email	RNSYS	NS
Daniel Richard	Joker			email	SYC	NB
Dale Robertson	J-Zeus	578	578	email	RNSYS	NS
Mike Evans	Licker Store			email	RNSYS	NS
Brien Storey	Muffin			email	SYC	NB
Peter Ford	No Risk No Return			email
John McSheffery	Out of the Blue	236	4260	email	PCYC	NB
Ross Romney	Rush Hour	3270	3270	email	LYC	NS
Ann Aylmer	Sam Slick			email	RNSYS	NS
Andrew Rankin	Sam Squatch	456	5097	email
Gary Robinson	Setam Lous			email	SYC	NB
Rob Rodgers	Spar Wars			email	SYC	NB
John Whynacht	Sticky Fingers	521	7583	email	LYC	NS
Sean McDermott	Swish			email	RNSYS	NS
Jennifer Hancock	Turning For Turtles	4101	4101	email	RNSYS	NS
Jody Pratt	Union Jack			email	RNSYS	NS
Ian Morris	Whiskey Jack			email	RNSYS	NS
Ian Dawson	Yertle	3849	3849	email	BBYC	NS
Shannon	???			email	BBYC	NS
Matt Christie	???			email	BBYC	NS
Erik Koppernaes	???	911		email	BBYC	NS

Updates and corrections are welcome.