10th NOV: NEW J24 SAILING FROM XAVIÀ

Published 14:11 on 10 Nov 2026

Something New to Sail – Introducing the J24!

There’s a new sailing adventure on the horizon for CBYA members!

Five of our TOMs skippers took to the water today to put the J24 One Design through its paces, courtesy of Xàbia Escuela de Náutica. The aim was to see whether these exciting little keelboats could offer something new to our TOMs sailing programme – and the verdict was a resounding YES!

The J24s are similar in many ways to the Beneteau Platú 26s that we currently hire from Club Náutico Altea. However, there's one big advantage: we don't need an owner's representative on board, giving us much greater flexibility when organising sailing events.

Our thanks go to the five CBYA TOMs skippers who volunteered to put the boats to the test: John, Hugh, Allen, Rachel and Paul.

Their verdict? The J24s are great fun to sail, straightforward to handle and no more challenging than a TOM. They came away convinced that these boats would make a fantastic addition to our programme, and we're delighted to say that we intend to offer J24 sailing events to members.

So, why not try something different?

There are two J24s available, with room for up to five people on each boat, including a CBYA skipper. That means places for up to eight members at each event. Whether you're an experienced sailor or simply fancy trying something new, this is a great opportunity to get out on the water and experience the fun of keelboat sailing.

Keep an eye on the event calendar and future newsletters for details of our first J24 sailing event. When bookings open, don't hang about – come along, grab a place and give these boats a try!

We look forward to seeing you out on the water!

Last updated 14:28 on 10 November 2026