(Howth, Ireland)- This year's J/24 Worlds promises to be a special event,
one remembered for decades to come. It's the first 24 Worlds hosted by
the Irish J/24 class and you can bet the Irish sailors will do their best to
roll-out the red carpet for all participants and ensure everyone (almost
without fail) will have an absolutely fantastic time!With the event sailing from August 22-30, 2013, we recently got a nice update from Derek Bothwell - Event Chairman. Says Derek, "With just a little over five months to go until the start of the BMW J/24 World Championships I am very happy to say that everything is going well on the planning side. Entries are stacking up and I am very pleased to see that we have interest from many J2/4 sailors representing North & South America, Europe & Asia.
I am delighted that the current World Champion, Mauricio Santa Cruz, from Brazil, will arrive in Howth to defend his title. This really puts it up to the Europeans who have only a pond to cross in comparison to arrive in large numbers.
We will also have Allison Young heading up a ladies team from the UK. Allison who competed in the Laser Radial in the Weymouth Olympics has a very busy year ahead as she continues to train for the next event in Rio. It is a challenge for our lady sailors which should not be overlooked.
Charter boats are being snapped up and there is a lot of activity on the accommodation front, so if you are thinking of entering, do not get left out!
The Irish J/24 National Championships will be run on the 16th and 17th of August in the same waters with the same Race management team, so why not come early and get a taste of the venue and tides." For more BMW J/24 Worlds sailing information
