(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.<\/p>\n
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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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
J\/109 Class<\/strong> 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
J\/24 Class<\/strong> 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
J\/80 Class<\/strong> The J\/80 class is also enjoying good participation by loyal J\/80 sailors. Those teams include Conall O’Halloran’s \u00a0JITTERBUG, Pat O’Neill’s MOJO, and Martin Ryan’s JAMBIYA.<\/p>\n