J/24 Class assists next generation
Published on January 10th, 2025
The USA J/24 Kelly Holmes Moon Youth Grant Program is designed to assist and mentor young sailing teams wanting to take their program to a higher level of competition. Intended for people between ages of 18 and 30, the program is accepting applications until February 1, 2025.
Applicants should have access to or own a class legal J/24, with the program tailored to help recipients attend regional, national, and international events. While Grant Program benefits vary, at a minimum will:
• Coordinate with event organizers for J/24 national and regional regattas to reduce or waive regatta entry fees.
• Coordinate with local hosts for lodging at J/24 national and regional regattas.
• Assist with obtaining reduced price or donated lightly used practice or racing sails.
• Assign a J/24 Class Mentor to assist along the way, connect recipient with coaches and vendors to upgrade their boat, and coordinate measurement of boat.
• Assign a Regatta ambassador to help with regatta logistics.
• Upon approval, provide financial assistance to offset certain regatta expenses.