(Dublin, Ireland)- The 2nd edition of the J/Cup Ireland will take place 7th-8th September 2024 at the Royal Irish Yacht Club, which will be followed by the IRC European Championships the week after.
The regatta gives Irish J/Boat owners the chance to get involved in the J-Cup! The regatta will include 2 days of racing, daily prize-givings, and shore-side entertainment for all owners and crews. The regatta features one-design classes for J/109s, J/24s, and J/80s, plus an IRC Division for handicap racing.
J/109 Class
A thirteen-boat fleet has registered for the J/109 class! Several of the class veterans are participating; including Chris Moore’s POWDER MONKEY, Pat Kelly’s STORM, John Smart’s JUKEBOX, James Peter Donegan’s JALAPENO, and Tom Shanahan’s RUTH.
J/24 Class
The J/24 class continues to enjoy fun participation by a core group of J/24 sailors. Eight teams are participating, including past Irish J/24 National Champions. Those teams include David Bailey’s HARD ON PORT, Colm O’Flaherty’s BLIND SQUIRREL, and Mark Usher’s HEDGEHOG.
J/80 Class
The J/80 class is also enjoying good participation by loyal J/80 sailors. Those teams include Conall O’Halloran’s JITTERBUG, Pat O’Neill’s MOJO, and Martin Ryan’s JAMBIYA.
IRC Division
Eight boats will be looking forward to IRC handicap racing around government marks. Those teams include three J/99s (Davis Inglis’s MISTER OLLIE, Mike & Richard Evans’s SNAPSHOT, & David Lean’s JACKPOT); two J/122s (Peter Dunlop’s MOJITO and Chris & Patanne Power Smith’s AURELIA); and Johnny Treanor’s J/112E VALENTINA. For more Northern Trust J/Cup Ireland regatta sailing information.
