The 2008 J24 National championships will be held over the weekend of September 12th to 14th. On Friday the 12th, all crew shall register and visiting boats will be launched into Carlingford Lough. There shall be up to eight races, which are to be spread over the following two days. Racing will take place at the upper end of Carlingford Lough in the vicinity of the wide Rostrevor Bay,

or alternatively outside the Lough in Dundalk Bay. This will be dependent on weather.

If you haven't already booked your accommodation, you can find the full list of B&B's, self-catering etc at www.carlingford.ie/accommodation.

Food is organised in the clubhouse on the Friday night which will be available from 7.30 onwards, and there will be a Championship Dinner and Live Music on the Saturday night.