J24- Basic Keelboat and Day Charters

The J24 offers up strength, stability and speed unmatched in a keelboat of this size. Designed and built here in New England, there have been over 5300 built since the mid 70s-  a testament to its timelessness and popularity.

The J24 is tiller driven, greatly enhancing the boat’s reaction time to the skipper’s movement of the tiller.  The large rudder gives the tiller a light feel, translating into forgiving and precise helsmanship. The lead keel balances the sail plan and keeps the boat upright giving the boat its ultimate stability.

The sail plan is generous enough to give the boat speed in light to medium conditions, but is easily reefed if the wind picks up. The deck is completely surrounded by double lifelines and bow and stern pulpits, and all control lines are within reach of the cockpit.                                         

Basic Keelboat Certification

For more information on availability and tuition rates for our 2 and 3 day courses offered in Rhode Island please use this link:

Basic Keelboat- Learn to Sail

Day Sail Charters

The J24 is available to qualified sailors.  Our Basic Keelboat graduates are invited to charter the J24.

Daily rental rate $250; Charter hours: 10-4