CLAGETT SAILING

2.4mR

What kind of sailboat is a 2.4mR, and what are the features of this boat?

The 2.4mR is a technical and competitive singlehanded boat sailed by both able bodied and adaptive sailors. The 2.4mR jib can be adapted using either a whisker pole or a jib boom. A sheeting windlass for the 2.4mR is also available, see below. The jib boom technlolgy is still being developed, updates and resources will be posted here as they become available.

Below is a handy video that explains the 2.4mR and its functions,

Power Assisted Sheeting, Windlass System for the 2.4mR: Information and specifications from the 2.4mR class association website can be found by clicking here.

• A more in depth description of the windlass from SDK Technologies can be found by clicking here.
• To purchase a windlass for sheeting on the 2.4mR contact SDK Technologies at 403-870-7210.

Whisker pole, information and specifications from the 2.4mR class association website can be found by clicking here.

• A quick video explaining the function of a whisker pole can be found by clicking here.
• A whisker pole being used downwind on a 2.4mR is pictured below,

A jib boom is a device used to make the jib of a 2.4mR self tacking. This adaption can often be useful to sailors that have difficulty to adjust the whisker pole as they are changing course downwind. The jib boom installation includes a track on the bow of the boat, that allows the jib to self tack. A video of a jib boom in action can be found below,

Resources:

• 2.4mR International Class Association page.

• 2.4mR United States Class Associaton page.

• 2.4mR Canadian Association page.

• To purchase a 2.4mR or associated parts contact Tony Pocklington, captiva_24@yahoo.com.

• In years past the 2.4mR has also been the boat granted to deserving individuals by The Clagett Regatta Boat Grant Program.