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IC-24 is a 24 ′ 0 ″ / 7.3 m monohull sailboat designed by Johnstone and built by J Boats Tillotson Pearson (USA) starting in 2012.

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Developed in Caribbean for inter club racing and series events. The IC-24 uses a J/24 hull, rudder and keel, (requires a ‘donor J/24) to which a new, modified deck has been bonded from a locally developed mold. The standard J/24 rigging is used with only a smaller jib allowed for racing. (the std. J/24 spinnaker is sometimes used for racing.) Developed by Chris Rosenberg with St.Thomian sailor and boat builder Morgan Avery. 15 boats have been built in St.Thomas, 14 in the BVI, and at least 20 elsewhere. (2012). Usually owned by clubs.

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The Ic 24 is a 24.0ft fractional sloop designed by Johnstone and built in fiberglass since 2012.

50 units have been built..

The Ic 24 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.

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• IC24 Sailboat Racing in the Virgin Islands

Travelers to the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands, and the US Virgin Islands. As well as other islands in the Caribbean, with an interest in sailing and racing will be sure to want to explore the IC24 sailboat racing.

IC24s are excellent for those who are learning to sail for the first time. Due to their maneuverability and size. This makes it just right for the vacationer who wants to explore the challenge of a new watersports adventure.

The IC24 is a modified J24 design. It can hold up to 5 sailors at a time allowing for team sailing.  According to www.swainsailing.com, the IC24 is controlled by a tiller rather than a wheel, which is especially helpful to those first learning to sail as the response time to the skipper’s adjustments is faster, allowing the beginner to understand better which corrections work and which don’t.

This user-friendly design might be one of the reasons the IC24 is so popular with both the Kids and The Sea programs (www.katsbvi.com). In addition to tourists in the British Virgin Islands. In fact, those who are looking for active vacations in the Caribbean could have much success learning to sail an IC24 in a short amount of time. They can take classes such as those offered at the Bitter End Yacht Club in Virgin Gorda .

Another Way to Sail the IC24

Another way to enjoy the IC24 is to attend one of the many races in the Caribbean. There are several IC24 regattas held every year in the British Virgin Islands. In addition, teams from all over the world race in these events.

Originally designed in St. Thomas by Chris Rosenberg and Morgan Avery after Hurricane Marilyn wiped out much of the St. Thomas Yacht Club fleet in 1995. Furthermore, the IC24 has grown in popularity among novices and experienced sailors alike.

Many experts say it is now one of the most popular keelboats around. In fact with approximately 5,200 hulls throughout the world (www.racinginparadise.com and www.swainsailing.com ).

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Even if you’ve never raced before, join us on any of the dates listed below and become part of a team., • friday evening series, • saturday morning series or saturday afternoon series, register for both morning and afternoon. double the fun., styc annual or blue water membership and ic-24 boat access required to skipper club boats..

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Friday evening series 2019.

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After 37 Friday evening races from May 10 through July 12. Congratulations to Chuck Pessler and Team Desperado for a well sailed series!! 

Saturday Afternoon Series 2019

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After 45 Races from January 5th through April 27, here are the final results. Congratulations to Nick Bailey and team Desperado for a very well sailed series!

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Swain Sailing School offers sailing courses for sailors of all levels. Training ranges from Basic Keelboat to Bareboat Cruising to Passage Making and Delivery courses.

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Intro to Sailing

Prerequisite : None

Non-Certification

Tuition : US$130 per person

Locations: BVI, Rhode Island

Three hour hands on experience aboard our IC24 with an instructor.

Intro to Cruising or Cruising Day Sail

Prerequisite: None

Non certification

Tuition: US $180 pp

Half day (3 hours) hands on training on a Beneteau 40 .

Full day (six hours) aboard our Beneteau 40, combining hands on training while enjoying the beautiful cruising grounds of the BVI with the option of a stop for lunch and snorkeling.  Rather be sailed?  We offer non instructional day sails as well, with a stop for lunch and snorkeling. 

Basic Keelboat ​

Certification Available: ASA 101 Basic Keelboat

Duration:  2 or 3 days, 10 - 3:30 daily

Tuition: US$550 pp + you $115 ASA 101 exam fee

Training Boat: IC24

Our two day Basic Keelboat course is structured around a schedule which challenges every level of ability and rewards each with the objective and subjective know how to command a boat of this size. This course is offered every weekend as well as weekly classes: Tuesday & Wednesday or Thursday & Friday. 

Fast Track to Bareboating ​

Monohull or Catamaran

Certifications : ASA 101 Basic Keelboat; 103 Basic Cruising; 104 Bareboat Cruising; and 114 if training on a catamaran.

Duration : 8 days; group courses run Monday- Saturday (Sunday arrival; finishing by noon on Saturday). Private courses have flexible start and finish days. 

Locations:  BVI, Rhode Island, Antigua, USVI ​

Group Tuition:

May 15 - November 15: Monohull US$3,095pp; Catamaran US$3,6 95pp

November 16- May 14:  Monohull US$3,395pp; Catamaran US $3,995pp

Maximum of four training.

Private Tuition:

Please email us  for a private tuition quote.

Training Boats:

IC24; monohull or catamaran

Monohulls 40- 54 feet

Catamarans 40- 52 feet

Bareboat Cruising / Live Aboard Monohull Cruising 

Prerequisite: ASA 101 Basic Keelboat

Certifications: ASA 104* Bareboat Cruising

*ASA 103 Basic Cruising will be included for those who haven't completed the 103 level

Duration : 6 days; group courses run Monday- Saturday (Sunday arrival; finishing by noon on Saturday). Private courses have flexible start and finish days. 

Locations: BVI, Rhode Island, Antigua, USVI

May 15 - November 15: US $2595 pp 

November 15- May 15:  US $2,795pp 

Inclusions: Night of arrival sleep aboard, provisioning on board: breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners, starter kit; ASA course book(s) and certification(s) fee.

Private Tuition:  

Training Boats: Monohulls 40 - 54 feet

Catamaran Cruising Supplement ​

Prerequisite: ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising

Certification: ASA 114 Catamaran Cruising

Tuition options:

1 day course (10 am - 5 pm); for those with catamaran experience and no formal certification: $800pp

2 day course (live aboard format; 10 am start on day 1; finishing by 4:00 p.m. on day two).  Prerequisite: ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising: $1650pp

Please email us  for your private tuition quote.

Training Boats:  Catamarans 40 - 46 feet.

Live Aboard Catamaran Cruising

Certifications: ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising,   ASA 114 Catamaran Cruising

* ASA 103 Basic Cruising will be included for those who haven't completed the 103 level.

Locations:  BVI, Rhode Island, Antigua, USVI

May 16 - November 15: US$3,0 95pp. 

November 16- May 15:  US$3,295pp.  

Training Boats: Catamarans 39- 52 feet

Coastal Navigation ​

Certification : ASA 105 Coastal Navigation

Duration : 2 days (10-3:30 daily)

Tuition : US$495pp

Locations:  BVI, Rhode Island 

The Coastal Navigation graduate will have demonstrated the art of traditional navigation techniques and the ability to integrate electronic navigation tools into the navigation plan.

We also offer an online home study option!

We offer ASA 105 as an online self-paced course with instructor interaction: if you would like to read more on it and register for the online course, click here.

Coastal Passage Making ​

Prerequisites : ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising and ASA 105 Coastal Navigation

Certification :  ASA 106 Coastal Passage Making

  *ASA 105 Coastal Navigation may be added as supplement.

Duration : 6 days

Dates Offered : December - April. Courses run Monday- Saturday (Sunday arrival; finishing by noon on Saturday). Private courses have flexible start and finish days. 

Locations:  BVI, Rhode Island

Monohull US$2,795pp; Catamaran US$2,995pp

Monohull: Hanse 548

Catamaran:  Astrea 42 or Isla 40

Offshore Passage Making ​

Prerequisites: ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising and ASA 107 Celestial Navigation or 117 Celestial Endorsement 

Certification: ASA 108 Offshore Passage Making

*ASA 107/117 Practice included.

Duration: Plan 10-12 days.

Dates Offered : May and November

Locations:  BVI to Rhode Island (May), Rhode island to BVI (Nov.)

T uition : US$3,495 per person

Monohull: Jeanneau 41

Catamaran: Astrea 42 , Elba 45 3c/3h , Elba 45 4c/4h , Lagoon 50

Celestial Navigation ​

Certification : ASA 117 (Celestial Endorsement)

Format:  

Learn to navigate with the Sun and Stars online in this virtual instructor led class which will be using GoToTraining video conferencing software. All content will be provided on screen with live audio interaction between the instructor and students just as in a classroom setting. Total class time is 10 hours broken into 5 weekly sessions with a final exam and review on the last day.

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Duration : 10 hours

Dates Offered: Year round.

Tuition: $397

International Bareboat Skipper Certification

As a training affiliate of the American Sailing Association, Swain trainees successfully completing their Bareboat Cruising, Advanced Coastal Cruising or Passage Making certifications are qualified to apply for the International Proficiency Certificate (IPC). No additional exam or training required. The fee is only US$49.

The IPC is recommended if chartering in the Mediterranean as well as the inland waterways of Europe and northern Europe. As countries differ in their requirements, travelers should always check with their destination prior to attempting to charter.

VHF Certification ​

Tuition : US $195 pp  

Course Overview:

A six to eight hour course offered in one day, covering general rules for the use and operation of VHF radios, SARTs, and EPIRBs. Every crew member needs to know how to operate a marine radio as well as what to do in case of an emergency. This course also covers an introduction to other marine communications. Students qualify to test for the VHF Radio Operator and Communications Certificate.

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The design is the most critical part of your new sail. Ensuring the sail fits and performs its best is a must for our crew. The Precision Sails Design team are experts at their craft. Unlike other sail lofts all of our sailors work one-on-one with a designer to perfect their Ic 24 sail.

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There are many factors that affect the performance and design of your sails. Location, sailing experience, and weather conditions all come into play when picking the perfect sail. Two mainsails made for two Ic 24’s in California and Florida will have different designs, sailcloth, and options based on what is best for the sailor.

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One of the main ideas behind the development of the IC24 is that it would be a vessel that’s easy to sail – both for beginners to the boat and newbies to the sport sailing. So, when the talk of flying spinnakers started, a move that introduces a layer of complexity to sailing these boats, the bar stool debate began.

The desire to fly a spinnaker aboard an IC24 in regular racing competition got its initial impetus in the BVI.

“It’s good for the sport because the whole crew can get involved. Racing then becomes a team effort,” says Michael Hirst, who often sails with his brother and former Olympic sailor, Robbie, and each of their wives. “When you’re racing just jib and main, then you really only need one or two good people aboard. With a spinnaker, you’re almost short-handed with four crewmembers. More technique is needed.”

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Some dissenters to the use of spinnakers say that the usual winners will just win by more and the beginners are more apt to suffer a dismal finish because there aren’t that many good sailors to go around. However, says Hirst, “We’ve found that with just a few hours of practice, more novice sailors can get down the mechanics of sailing with a spinnaker.”

BVI sailors aren’t proposing the use of spinnakers as an all or nothing. “When it’s over 15 knots or the boats are shorthanded for crew, we don’t use spinnakers,” Hirst says.

Although the IC24s have traditionally been raced without spinnakers, the more general trend in the world of sailing is for one-design boats to indeed fly kites.

California ’s Brian Angel, who skippered the winning men’s team at the TAG-Heuer Nation’s Cup Regional Final in St. Thomas aboard an IC24 and whose team is internationally ranked on the world match racing circuit, says, “The event would have been a lot less exciting without a spinnaker. There would have been fewer opportunities for mistakes and therefore more boring.”

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Bermuda ’s Paula Lewin, whose team won the women’s slot at the Nation’s Cup and whose team ranked 25 th in the world, concurs with Angel. “Match racing isn’t interesting without kites.”

St. Lucia’s Mike Green, an avid match racer and former Olympian, agrees. “Top ranked teams do need spinnakers for match racing.”

Canadian skipper, Erik Koppernaes, who has many dinghy and keelboat national championships to his credit, adds, “All match racing has to include spinnaker work. It tests the skipper’s strength and makes it a team effort. The whole team has to contribute to the boat handling. I actually find it easier sailing with a spinnaker than just a jib. It’s easier to jibe and keep the sail full with a spinnaker. The only thing is, hoisting and dousing can be a complication. So, less experienced sailors can have a problem with it. And, you do need a young guy, or at least a fit guy, on the bow.”

Koppernaes adds, “As for me personally, I do both. I own a Niagara 24 and race it without a spinnaker. Our club in Nova Scotia does a lot of events with all white sails, no spinnakers. What’s really important is that there should be opportunity to do both, sail with and sail without a spinnaker.”

St. Thomas’ Verian Aguilar shares a similar sentiment. “The use of spinnakers isn’t so much advantages and disadvantages, it’s really about what type of sailing you’re doing. If you want to interest young people or those who are seasoned sailors, then sail with spinnakers. If you want to interest novices, sail without spinnakers. Boat designs like the IC24 can easily accommodate both types of sailors.”

Fellow islander and IC24 builder, Morgan Avery agrees. “ Using spinnakers is only good if the crew understands what needs to happen . Closeness is what counts. You don’t want anyone at a huge disadvantage.”

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