2020 J/24 World Championship postponed to September 2021
by Julie & Christopher Howell 21 Apr 2020 07:18 BST
24 September - 2 October 2021
J/24 World Championship © Christopher Howell
The International J/24 Class Association (IJCA) and the Parkstone Yacht Club in Poole United Kingdom today announced that the 2020 J/24 World Championship scheduled for September 12-18, 2020 will be postponed until September 24-October 2, 2021.
"With the current COVID-19 situation, it is looking very likely that the lockdown in the UK is going to carry on for some time yet, and at this time no indication has been given on how an exit policy will work," commented Bryan Drake, Regatta Chair. In addition to health and safety concerns, travel restrictions are likely to remain for some time as well as limited access to yacht clubs and marinas.
"The IJCA is extremely fortunate to have incredible World Championship hosts committed to the next four years that allow for this scheduling change," said Nancy Zangerle, IJCA Chair. "We hope this approach will allow our Class members and our hosts to plan accordingly. At this time, of greatest importance is the health and well-being of our J/24 family. We all long for the time when we can return to the water."
The IJCA World Council met via phone conference on April 20, and is able to confirm that all previously approved World Championships for 2020 through 2023 have agreed to shift as follows:
- 2021 World Championship, September 24-October 2, Parkstone Yacht Club, Poole UK
- 2022 World Championship, March (exact dates To Be Announced), Mendoza, Argentina
- 2023 World Championship, July 16-23, Corpus Christi, Texas USA
- 2024 World Championship, dates and exact location To Be Announced, Greece