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J24 Singapore at Worlds

peter — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:21:35 +0000

Dear Friends,

I thought it would be nice to share the experience I had recently…..

Our team has just come back from Malmo Sweden after participating in the J24 World Championships. The J24 class is the world’s largest keel-boat sailing class and each boat has a crew of five people. On our boat are: Borstnar Valdimir (helm), [...]

Hugo’s 2010 Worlds Report

simon.grain — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:42:00 +0000

Hugo is back and talking about the Worlds – very interesting! And there is stuff I know he can’t put in here that he has told me. No doubt more will come out as the crews come back. Read Hugo’s very informative report on the 2010 Worlds in Sweden. Click here to read and keep [...]

Come & try a J24

J24 South Australia — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:54:08 +0000

Wan’t to find out what you are missing out on?

Interested in sailing on a J24?

If you are in Adelaide the SA Association & the Port Adelaide Sailing Club fleet invite you to come & try a J24!

This is the world’s funniest Worlds Report

simon.grain — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:28:47 +0000

We haven’t had much from anyone actually, but Kirby, our very own treasurer has been touring in Europe and cruised by the worlds – here’s what she told me, you’ll laugh your socks off – Click here for the Worlds Report

Simon

J24 Supporters and Advertisers

simon.grain — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:38:17 +0000

This new page on our site will feature Class Supporters and Advertisers, we will be adding more to this page so have a look here if you need something or help with things for your J. To learn more about each sponsor or go to their website, use the link in the navigation bar above.

Currently [...]

Sail Renumbering night for NSW boats

Paula — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:06:16 +0000

Since last November, it is now a requirement that J24s in Australia comply with IJCA rulings regarding requiring IJCA Measurement certificates and international sail numbering as per your hull number.

In order for NSW J24 yachts to comply, the NSW J24 Association is holding a renumbering night in the Sand Bar at Middle Harbour Yacht Club [...]

“Bob Ross wrote in Feb 79″

simon.grain — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:15:45 +0000

I was cleaning out a bookcase the other day and came across two articles by Bob Ross from 1979 and 82 in copies of Australian Sailing. It is interesting to read how some things stay the same and others have changed considerably. This was all before my time in Js so rather than try to [...]

Check your rudder gudgeons

simon.grain — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:31:26 +0000

A typical J24 gudgeon break - check yours

Spring isn’t that far away and the summer season will be hot on it’s heels. If you haven’t had a close look at your boat during winter, then now is the time to check it over. In particular your rudder gudgeons, these little fittings out the back [...]

2010 World Championships in Sweden

simon.grain — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:49:22 +0000

The 2010 World Championships in Malmo, Sweden are about to start. Australian has two crews representing us, both from Sandringham YC in Melbourne. They are Hugo Ottaway (Vice Versa) and Robyn Coombs (Hyperactive – skippered by Kirsty Harris).

You can follow their progress and the whole regatta by using this link www.j24worlds2010.com

Book for the Legends Dinner

simon.grain — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:52:20 +0000

Booking is now open for the J24 Legends Dinner - contact Paula - details on the Legends page

Legends Dinner Ticket Order Form