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    • 2026 St Maarten Heineken Regatta Gallery
      2026 St Maarten Heineken Regatta Gallery
      2026 St Maarten Heineken Regatta Gallery
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    • 2026 Caribbean 600 Gallery
      2026 Caribbean 600 Gallery
      2026 Caribbean 600 Gallery
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    • 2021 Newport to Cabo Race Report
      2021 Newport to Cabo Race Report
      2021 Newport to Cabo Race Report
      Well well well, after a couple mild Cabo Races, it seems the 2021 event was ready for a change, maybe a bit pent up after 2020? From the outset, the forecast called for pretty solid wind.  The start...
    • Cruising Gallery!
      Cruising Gallery!
      Cruising Gallery!
      With more people than ever looking to escape the complications of modern life by heading out to sea, our cruising courses in California and Mexico have never been more popular.  Instructor Paul put...
    • Good Times…. SD to PV Race 2020
      Good Times…. SD to PV Race 2020
      Good Times…. SD to PV Race 2020
      Ok, I have to say we've been pretty bad about posting updates.  But sitting here locked down found me actually starting to organize the photo folders on my computer (yes, it's come to that!) and I...
    • 2019 Transpac – Ready to go!
      2019 Transpac – Ready to go!
      2019 Transpac – Ready to go!
      Out boats and teams are in Long Beach making final preparations for the 2019 Transpac to Hawaii! Man, this is going to be fun.  It is the 50th running of this iconic race, and there are over 90...
    • 2019 Transpac Opportunity!
      2019 Transpac Opportunity!
      2019 Transpac Opportunity!
      We have just had a couple of cancellations in the 2019 Transpac aboard our J/World boats.  All three of our entries have been sold out for well over a year, so this is a rare opportunity to join the...
    • J/105 Racing Week!
      J/105 Racing Week!
      J/105 Racing Week!
      Ok, here we go again.  Last week it was cruising in Mexico.  This week, we are posting another photo-essay on 'what it's like' with J/World on a racing clinic we did in San Diego last week. ...
    • Cruising Mexico – A Photo Report
      Cruising Mexico – A Photo Report
      Cruising Mexico – A Photo Report
      Ok, this falls into our "What it's like..." series of posts where we try to share the experience of a sailing adventure through photos and text.  This entry in the series is going to be short on...
    • Happy Holidays and Thank You from J/World!
      Happy Holidays and Thank You from J/World!
      Happy Holidays and Thank You from J/World!
      Wow, what a year it was!  Thanks so much to all our supporters for a fantastic 2018.  We raced to Puerto Vallarta, Bermuda, Hawaii, and along the California Coast.  We cruised to Baja, Cabo,...
    • 2018 Newport to Bermuda Race Report
      2018 Newport to Bermuda Race Report
      2018 Newport to Bermuda Race Report
      Well the 2018 Newport to Bermuda Race is all wrapped up!  It was a challenging year, with a lot of light breeze and some periods of slow going, but we had an excellent time.  Team J/World boasted a...
    • Palm trees, flip-flop, whales and sea-turtles: Winter Sailing!
      Palm trees, flip-flop, whales and sea-turtles: Winter Sailing!
      Palm trees, flip-flop, whales and sea-turtles: Winter Sailing!
      So this is winter down at our Puerto Vallarta J/World facility.  Our fleet is all dialed in, and  we have a whole range of courses and activities on tap. Not sure what the weather is like in your...
    • 2017 Baja Ha Ha – that’s all, folks!
      2017 Baja Ha Ha – that’s all, folks!
      2017 Baja Ha Ha – that’s all, folks!
      So we got this report from Paul yesterday, filed from the finish of the cruiser's rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas that marks the start of the southern cruising season. And he sent a bunch of...
    • To Be, or N2B…   Newport to Bermuda, of course!!
      To Be, or N2B…   Newport to Bermuda, of course!!
      To Be, or N2B… Newport to Bermuda, of course!!
      Ok, we are excited to be announcing that J/World will be entering the 2018 Newport to Bermuda Race. The Newport to Bermuda Race is one of the world's most renown offshore events, and as such draws...
    • 2017 Transpac Wrap Up – Congrats Team Hula Girl!
      2017 Transpac Wrap Up – Congrats Team Hula Girl!
      2017 Transpac Wrap Up – Congrats Team Hula Girl!
      Ok, the spray  has settled after the 2017 Transpac and wow, what an absolute blast!  I have to say that our fleet comprised of 10 Santa Cruz 50s and 52s was probably one of the most competitive...
    • TRANSPAC 2017 Finish Line Report
      TRANSPAC 2017 Finish Line Report
      TRANSPAC 2017 Finish Line Report
      Hello to our Friends and Families! Ok, we are on the home-stretch of the 2017 Transpac.  We are aiming straight at Molokai about 10 miles out, with Oahu just in sight.  It feels good.  And boy...
    • TRANSPAC 2017 – Third Report – Race On!!
      TRANSPAC 2017 – Third Report – Race On!!
      TRANSPAC 2017 – Third Report – Race On!!
      Oh man, we have a race on out here!  We are one week into the 2017 Transpac aboard J/World's Hula Girl, and this is fantastic sailing. Our fleet is phenomenally tight as pass the 75% mark. ...
    • TRANSPAC 2017 – Second Report
      TRANSPAC 2017 – Second Report
      TRANSPAC 2017 – Second Report
      Hello all from literally the middle of the Pacific!  Here's the 2017 Transpac update #2 from J World's Hula Girl. So earlier this evening, we passed the 1000 mile marker, and in the morning we...
    • TRANSPAC – Report from J/World’s Hula Girl
      TRANSPAC – Report from J/World’s Hula Girl
      TRANSPAC – Report from J/World’s Hula Girl
      Well all right now. It's time to get all our family and friends caught up on the happenings out here in the deep blue Pacific. We are now about two and a half days into the 2017 Transpac and...
    • TRANSPAC 2017 – HULA GIRL IS UNDERWAY!
      TRANSPAC 2017 – HULA GIRL IS UNDERWAY!
      TRANSPAC 2017 – HULA GIRL IS UNDERWAY!
      After much preparation and anticipation, the J/World Hula Girl team is underway and racing. Watch this space for updates and reports along the way. It's ON! ...
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San Diego

San Diego, known as “America’s Finest City,” has plenty to boast about. A beautiful skyline fronts a one of the best natural harbors on the West Coast. From the time since Cabrillo sailed into the bay, San Diego has been a sailing center

Numerous area attractions will keep you busy when you aren’t sailing, whether you want to relax on one of the beautiful beaches, wander out Point Loma to the Cabillo National Monument, take in the shows at Sea World, or spend and evening in the clubs and restaurants of the Gaslamp Quarter, there is something going on for everyone.

The wonderfully mild climate makes for fantastic year-round sailing conditions. Sailing courses are met with a variety of conditions and an accommodating environment for learning the ropes. Cruisers can be treated to the wonders of the Channel Islands and the spectacular Pacific Ocean on our 5 Day Liveaboard Course. And any serious racer will remember that San Diego played host to three America’s Cups.

We offer all of our renowned courses year round at our San Diego facility, as well as special events. Our fleet consists of J/80s, J/105s, and J/120s. Corporate teambuilding, private instruction/coaching, and skippered or bareboat charters are also offered and scheduled per your request.

J/World San Diego

San Diego, soaked in sunshine and blessed with extremely user friendly sailing conditions is a true gem of a sailing city. The beautiful natural harbor and world famous year-round sailing climate provide exceptional conditions for any level of instruction, any time of year.  The close proximity to wonderful cruising grounds in both the Channel Islands and Baja California provides sailors opportunities to broaden their horizons.

J World San Diego is located on Shelter Island.  The maritime center of San Diego, Shelter Island plays host to numerous boatyards, marinas, yacht clubs, and hotels.  The immediate access to the fantastic sailing conditions of San Diego make this location perfect for the wide range of programs offered by J World.

J World San Diego
2240 Shelter Island Drive, #202
San Diego, CA 92106
800-910-1101

Travel Information and Accomodations

Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn
2303 Shelter Island Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
http://www.halfmooninn.com/
800-542-7400
619-224-3411

The Island Palms
2051 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
http://www.islandpalms.com/
(800) 922-2336
619-222-0561

The Bay Club
2131 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106
http://www.bayclubhotel.com/
(800) 672-0800

The Kona Kai
1551 Shelter Island Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
http://resortkonakai.com/
((800) 566-2524
(619) 221-8000

  • Airports

    San Diego International (SAN) is less than 4 miles from our office.

  • Public Transportation

    J World is best accessed by taxi or ride-sharing services from the San Diego Airport

  • Parking

    Ample free parking is available at our facility

  • Accomodations

    All of the accommodations listed here are within walking distance of J World.

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Thr Caribbean 600 went underway yesterday! The goo Thr Caribbean 600 went underway yesterday! The good news is there's still time to sign up for J/Worlds offerings in the Caribbean this spring. DM for details.
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There at still 2 spots left on out Learn to Sail c There at still 2 spots left on out Learn to Sail course starting this weekend! Join us on San Diego and discover a new passion or share and old passion with someone new.
An epic start to the New Year with our J/80 Race W An epic start to the New Year with our J/80 Race Week. Thank you to everyone who came out!
If you missed this one the next will be running May 4 - 8.

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We've had one spot open up in our San Diego Race We've had one spot open up in our San Diego Race  Week next week. This racing clinics runs Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm next week and is taught on our fleet of J/80s. Message us sign up!
Happy Holidays! We have Race Week fast approaching Happy Holidays! We have Race Week fast approaching here in San Diego. January's class is full but reach out if you're interested in training with us in May. Our next Race Week will be May 4-8.

#jworldsailing #raceweek #sandiego
Turn your curiosity into a new passion. Check out Turn your curiosity into a new passion. Check out our Sailing courses in San Diego! 

P.S if you're looking for a unique last minute gift for someone we also do gift certificates.
We offer gift certificates for everything from a h We offer gift certificates for everything from a half day introduction to sailing experience, to full sailing courses and multi day sailing excursions. 

Give the gift of an experience they will never forget!
Thankful for the sport of Sailing, being able to s Thankful for the sport of Sailing, being able to share it and introduce it to so many people every year....and for views like this.

Happy Thanksgiving!
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SoCal Live Aboard Cruising on our newly refurbishe SoCal Live Aboard Cruising on our newly refurbished J/120.
Rolex Middle Sea 2025. We are proud to report that Rolex Middle Sea 2025. We are proud to report that we came second in the ORC 3 division! Thank you to everyone who made it such a fantastic event.
We are still taking sign ups for Race Week in San We are still taking sign ups for Race Week in San Diego at the end of this month! Shoot us a message to sign up!
We've updated our calendar for upcoming fall cours We've updated our calendar for upcoming fall courses 🍁 

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J World Sailing Special Events - Rolex Middle Sea J World Sailing Special Events - Rolex Middle Sea Race - Caribbean 600 - San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Race - St Maarten Heineken Regatta - BVI Spring Sailing Festival - Antigua Sailing Week
Did you know we offer Team Building experiences? W Did you know we offer Team Building experiences? We can design a customized afternoon, full day or multi-day experience specific to your teams goals. Contact us so see what your next team building adventure could look like. 

Thanks Telgain for making us a part of your off-site team building this week! What a blast!
Sunny days on the water. Congratulations to our mo Sunny days on the water. Congratulations to our most recent Learn to Sail graduates!

Wishing everyone as safe and fun weekend.
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