Getting Started

Purpose

The following list of steps can be helpful in your preparation for J/24 District 14 Racing, as a J/24 class helmsperson.

Summary of Steps:

  • Step 1 – J/24 Class Preparations
  • Step 2 – J/24 District 14 Preparations
  • Step 3 – J/24 District 14 Registration
  • Step 4 – Optional US Sailing Registration
  • Step 5 – Confirm Proof of Insurance
  • Step 6 – Confirm or Prepare Measurement Certificate
  • Step 7 – Confirm Sail/Hull Numbers
  • Step 8 – Register for your Regattas

More details on the steps below.

Step 1 – J/24 Class Preparations

A – Review the J/24 Class Rules which may be accessed at the Class Rules Page on j24class.org.

B – Review your measurement form and confirm that it is up to date.

C – Pay your J/24 Class Membership Fee at the Membership Page of the j24usa.com. Your membership should be of type: Full/Junior Membership

D – Confirm your J/24 Class Membership via the following page: District 14 Members list.

Step 2 – J/24 District 14 Preparations

A – To understand the basic racing options and associated registrations, review the 2023 Notice of Overall District 14 Racing.

B – To gain more detailed insight into each of the racing options, review the associated

C – Choose which of the registration options is preferred for participation/competition in 2024.

D – For those that are competing in any J/24 Texas Circuit Regattas, you are required to have an Inventory of Required and Optional Equipment form.   If you do not have one already, feel free to use the form located here at the J/24 USA website: Inventory of Required & Optional Equipment form.

E – Complete the form and keep on your boat for your J/24 Texas Circuit Competitions.

Step 3 – J/24 District 14 Registration

A – Check for 2023 and 2024 bow numbers:

B – If you plan to keep the same bow number as used in 2023, there is no change required.  If you need a new bow number in 2024, feel free to choose any number 11-99 that was not used in 2023 or 2024.  Recommendation is to use a bow number representing the last 2 digits of the sail number of the boat.  If there are any questions/concerns, please reach out to James Freedman at governor@j24district14.com.

C – 2024 registration may be reached from the following 2024 J24 D14 Yearly Registration.

D – You will be prompted to make a payment for the Registration at the end of the Registration process. You can utilize any major credit card authorized by Paypal for this payment.

Registration Note

  • For any questions regarding Sailing Scores registration, contact James Freedman at jamesofreedman@gmail.com.
  • Any other issues or questions regarding registration, please contact James Freedman at governor@j24district14.com.

Step 4 – Optional US Sailing Registration

Most of the Circuit Regattas will offer a discount on the entry fee with a US Sailing membership. Although not required, we encourage US Sailing membership. Membership may be obtained online at https://www1.ussailing.org/mem/default.aspx

Step 5 – Confirm Proof of Insurance

It has become a regular practice to require proof of insurance as a condition of entry to regattas. Each participating boat should be prepared to provide proof of valid third-party insurance with a minimum coverage of $300,000 per incident or the amount as required by the regatta organizers. Each helmsperson should research insurance options.  One option is Gowrie Group who provides One Design focused insurance: https://www.gowrie.com/USSailingPrograms/OneDesignProgram.aspx

Step 6 – Confirm or Prepare for Measurement Certificate

A boat without a Measurement Certificate may race in the J/24 Texas Circuit only with prior approval of and only during the timeframe as designated by the Governor.

A list of USJCA Class Measurers may be found at the following website: http://j24usa.com/organization/measurement-committee/

The general guideline for attaining a Measurement Certificate is before or within the second year of the boat entering the J/24 Texas Circuit.

If planning to race in Regattas designated for the J/24 Texas Circuit on a boat that has not yet obtained a measurement certificate, please contact John Parker at governor@j24district14.com with this information to begin a dialogue on next steps.

Step 7 – Confirm Sail/Hull Number Alignment

If planning to race on the J/24 Texas Circuit, one should prepare the boat to meet the J/24 Class Rules. A key element of this preparation is ensuring that the appropriate sail numbers are available for racing with the correct designations. The Sail Number should match the associated Hull Number, all sails should have the same sail number, and competitors should be carrying 1 Main, 1 Jib, 1 Genoa, and up to 2 Spinnakers during a J/24 Texas Circuit racing event.

Step 8 –  Register for your Regatta

Go to the registration page of your chosen regatta(s) and register for the event(s).