Straight Shot

The J/24 is widely recognized as the most successful one-design keelboat in history. Originally designed by Rod Johnstone in 1976, this iconic 24-foot fractional sloop put J/Boats on the map and launched a global racing phenomenon with over 5,500 hulls built worldwide. Famously described as the ultimate "race on Wednesday, sail with friends on Saturday" machine, it bridges the gap between the responsive, finger-light handling of a dinghy and the stability of a racing keelboat. [1, 2, 3, 4]