Irish J24 Class Sailboat News & Regatta Results
Headcase opened the Irish J24 season with a commanding victory at the 2026 J24 Western Championship in Clew Bay. Fifteen boats raced at Mayo Sailing Club over 9-10 May in the first major Irish event of the year for the…
A 1980-built J24 racing yacht is on the market in Kinsale, Co Cork. Jibber Jabber, built by Westerly in the 1980s, is described as “an excellent racing J24 in good condition with a good hull (no osmosis)”. The white gelcoat…
The Kinsale Yacht Club KINSAILOR U25 sailing programme has concluded after four years, with the team’s J/24 yacht to be placed on the open market. The update was confirmed by team mentor Dave O’Sullivan, following discussions with club management. “I…
J24 World Champion and triple European Champion Sam O’Byrne has presented his international sailing medals to Howth Yacht Club (HYC), recognising the club’s role in his journey to the top. At HYC’s annual Achievers Awards, O’Byrne gifted his World and…
A newly released highlights video has added fresh momentum to Ireland’s recent J/24 World Championship success. Afloat.ie previously reported on the team’s achievement, but the video has drawn renewed attention online and features Headcases' Chinese gybe when they had built…
The Irish J/24 Class is seeking fresh teams to join what it bills as one of the world’s most competitive and accessible keelboat fleets. Irish crews have made their mark internationally. Headcase, a three-time European champion team, became the first…
Cillian Dickson & 'Headcase' Crew Are "Sailors of the Month (International)" for September
1st October 2025 Sailor of the Month
They won the J/24 Europeans in The Netherlands in July. Then as September was getting into its stride, they won the J/24 Worlds in Plymouth. And now in the last weekend of that same month of September 2025, this "almost-all-Ireland-crew"…
In a thrilling 2025 season, the Headcase crew has successfully defended their J24 National Championship title. This victory marks a significant achievement, adding to their prestigious World and European crowns. "We worked hard for this," said the team captain. "Defending…
The three-day Irish J24 National Championships kicks off today (September 26th) at Lough Ree Yacht Club. 18 boats are entered in what promises to be a very competitive event. Nine races are scheduled, with boats travelling from Dublin, Foynes, Lough…
Cillian Dickson has spoken of his pride after steering Headcase to Ireland’s first J/24 World Championship win in Plymouth. The Lough Ree Yacht Club sailor led from start to finish, sealing gold on 13 September. “This championship means so much…
In a regatta where Ireland’s Headcase, skippered by Cillian Dickson, held the lead all week, the all-Ireland crew clinched the J/24 World Championship at Plymouth Yacht Haven on Saturday (September 13th). The Irish crew signed off with 2-1 on the…
Irish Crew Hold Narrow Lead at J/24 Worlds in Plymouth, Three Irish in Top Ten
12th September 2025 J24
Cillian Dickson’s Headcase kept Ireland on top after day four of the J/24 World Championship in Plymouth Yacht Haven. The all-Ireland crew posted an eighth in race six before winning race seven, holding a three-point lead on 15 net points…
The J24 World Championship served up another drama-filled day in Plymouth Sound, where a westerly breeze of 25 knots — with gusts topping 30 — tested every crew. Race officers kept the action inside the breakwater, running two hard-fought races…
Ireland's Headcase crew, skippered by Cillian Dickson, led the J24 World championships after a hectic day one in big Winds and big Waves in Plymouth, UK. The Irish crew, who are three-time J24 European Champions, scored 8, 1, 1 to…
Royal Irish's J Cup Ireland 2025 to Host J109 and J80 National Sailing Championships
10th August 2025 J Cup Ireland
The Royal Irish Yacht Club has announced its September 2025 J Cup will incorporate the J109 National Championships and J80 National Championships and be supported by Viking Marine. The J Cup Ireland 2025 will take place in Dublin Bay from 6–7…
The 3-in-a-row J24 European Champions, Headcase, aim to defend their title at the J24 Eastern Championships at Wicklow Sailing Club on 16-17 August. The home team and 2024 ICRA Class 3 Champions, Jupiter, who were second last year and recently dominated Class Three…
