Welcome to J/24 Canada!

For over 40 years, the J/24 has attracted sailors the world over. With its combination of exciting performance, tight one-design rules, and extensive, well-run class organization, the J/24 continues to be a proving ground for many of today's champion sailors.

Recognized as an international class by World Sailing, the J/24 has been selected for use in nearly every major international championship, including the PanAm Games, World Sailing Games, and Nations Cup.

The J/24 is the world's most popular keelboat class, with over 5,500 boats built and over 50,000 people actively sailing in more than
150 fleets in 40+ countries.

J/24 NOrth American Championship

returns to Port Credit Yacht Club

in 2026

The Port Credit Yacht Club and the J/24 Canada Class Association are excited to announce that the J/24 North American Championship is returning to the club for the first time since 2016. Former J/24 World Champion Rossi Milev is leading the effort to host the regatta in partnership with the Canadian class association to help support the revival of the J/24 class in Canada. Both parties are excited by the prospect of bringing together some of North America’s best J/24 crews for a fun-filled and competitive event to be held from September 30 to October 4, 2026.

The club and organizing committee are no strangers to hosting large, world class sailing competitions. One year after hosting the North Americans, PCYC staged the J/24 World Championship in 2017, where Milev and crew battled to win it all! PCYC’s location in Mississauga, a suburb of Toronto, is sure to attract Canadian boats from Ontario and Quebec, as well as American crews from the US northeast, mid-west, and beyond. The 2016 North Americans attracted 46 J/24 entries, while the 2017 World Championship saw 63 crews compete for the ultimate J/24 title.

The Port Credit Yacht Club was founded in 1936 by sailing enthusiasts eager to form a thriving racing community. It continues to be a vital and energetic hub for sailing and boating on the shores of Lake Ontario. 2026 will mark the 90th anniversary of the club. The hosting of the J/24 North American Championship will mark the final regatta of the PCYC racing season and a culmination of the club’s 90th anniversary celebrations.

The J/24 still ranks as one of the most popular one-design classes in the world, with over 1,000 members worldwide. Director of the International J/24 Class Association, Chris Howell, is also enthusiastic that Port Credit is hosting the event again. “The International J/24 Class is excited to return to Port Credit for the 2026 North American Championship. The club has been host to J/24 World and Continental Championships in the past and has always exceeded expectations with its hospitality.”

After a period of dormancy, the Canadian J/24 class association was revied in 2025 with veteran J/24 sailor Vince Somoza leading an enthusiastic team of councillors to provide competition and comradery to J/24 enthusiasts across Canada. The Canadian National Championship, held at the Nepean Sailing club in Ottawa this past June for the first time since 2019, saw Evan Petley-Jones and the crew of Lifted (CAN 4025) take first place overall.

J/24 Enthusiast Peter Ackerman Allen Passes on

With condolences, the council and members of the J/24 Canada Class Association pay homage to J/24 enthusiast Peter Ackerman Allen. Peter passed away peacefully on October 3 at the age of 86. Beyond his achievements in business and community service, Peter had a love for adventure on the water. His enthusiasm for the J/24 led he and his crew to a Canadian Championship in 1994!

You can visit the following link to learn more about Peter and share your memoris and photos: https://www.humphreymiles.com/obituaries/Peter-Ackerman-Allen?obId=45832490

Fair winds and following seas Peter.

Evan Petley-Jones crownd 2025 Canadian Champion!

Nova Scotia skipper Evan Petley-Jones and the crew of Lifted (CAN 4025) took first place this past weekend to win the first J/24 Canadian National Championship since 2019. Held during the annual Nepean One Design Regatta hosted by the Nepean Sailing Club in Ottawa, the event saw 13 entries battle it out in 7 races over two days of racing.

Mike Stasko of the Canandaigua Yacht Club and the crew of Redline (USA 799) took 2nd place, while local skipper Jean Levac aboard Barking Squirrel (CAN 5226) placed third. Petley-Jones also took Top Canadian Boat after Day One of Racing, and Top Canadian Boat Overall. Wind and weather conditions varied considerably over the two days, from heavy winds and gusty conditions on day one, to light-to-moderate and steady winds on day two in sometimes blistering heat.

Congratulations to Evan and his crew!

See the full results here

J/24 Canadian

National Championship

We are excited to announce the return of the J/24 Canadian National Championship!

The event will be held this coming June 20-22 as a part of the annual Nepean One Design Regatta at the Nepean Sailing Club in Ottawa.

There will not be a crew weigh in nor boat/sail measurement for this championship in an effort to encourage participation. But the Inventory of Required and Optional Equipment found on our Class Info page will be enforced. There will be a general expectation, however, that all competitors adhere to the J/24 Class Rules (2023). Future J/24 regattas in Canada will see the full enforcement of all class rules.

For more information, or to register for the event, go to Nepean One Design, or contact our councillor responsible for communication, Jeff Jorgensen (communications@j24canada.org).

International Pulse now out!

The latest issue of the J/24 International Pulse is now out! Included in this issue are select country member updates and a calendar and details on upcoming J/24 events. Download it here!

The J/24 Canadian class association back!

After a five-year hiatus, the J/24 Canadian Class Association recently appointed a new council including longtime J/24 racer Vince Somoza of the Nepean Sailing Club (NSC) as President. Vince brings a wealth of class-specific knowledge and experience to the roll, including a 2nd place finish in the 2019 J/24 World Championship in Miami aboard Clear Air (CAN 5362 ) with Rossi Milev. Vince has owned and raced J24s for over 30 years.

Vince is joined by Nathan Bresett of the Bay of Quinte Yacht Club as Class Measurer. Nathan has been racing J/24s for over 14 years, and is the proprietor of Nye Boat Works in Foxboro, Ontario, just north of Belleville.

Rounding out the council are Josée Couture, also of the NSC, as Secretary/Treasurer, and Jeff Jorgensen of NSC as councillor responsible for Membership and Marketing. Both Josée and Jeff are avid fans of the J/24!

The new council aims to connect with J/24 enthusiasts across Canada to rejuvenate the class, increase membership, and hold annual J/24 events. To that end, the J/24 Canadian Championship will be held as part of the Nepean One Design Regatta in Ottawa, June 2-22, 2025. In addition, the membership structure has been simplified to a single tier with a low, annual fee of
just $35.

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