Entries by jworld

Lucky Day??

Ok, this could be your lucky day. Hula Girl, our turboed Santa Cruz 50, has a late opening for the Transpac!  This event was sold out well over a year ago, but we now have one berth open. This is probably the most iconic race in the history of sailboat racing.  And now is your […]

In Knot We Trust

Here’s a video from our friends at Scuttlebutt Sailing News showing a few essential knots. While there may be moments of fervent supplication to deities during heavy seas, we all know what we hope will hold us 🙂 VIDEO: Six knots you need to know

We Are Sailin’ Rite!

  As sailors, we cope with a lot of maintenance issues on the boats that we sail and race. Since there are so many moving parts and gear, the upkeep can get exhausting, and most of all, expensive! The relentless wind, sun and salt will eventually disintegrate our sails and covers, regardless of our protective measures. […]

That’s What I’m Talking About!

Did you see the pic and say it? Did you stop and think, “I need to get on the water”? Was your next thought, “I want to have an excellent season and sail better than ever!”? If that is you then we want to hear from you. Our courses are underway for the season on […]

Swarming J/70s? Check It Out…

We love this video from Quantum Racing. J/70 Practice at Charleston Race Week.  Makes us want to race. You too? Click Contact Us  or choose Contact from the menu bar above and we will find you a spot! Thanks for sharing Quantum! J/70 – Charleston Race Week #j70 #quantumsails #chucktown #charleston #sailing #sailboat #onedesign A post shared by […]

Liveaboard Cruising Course Puerto Vallarta – Report from the Crew

“Light air settings are the call today as J/World’s Vanishing Girl approaches Punta Raza. Our plan is to practice ‘All Crew Overboard’ drills, right after anchoring!” That’s J/World Coach Paul Marston checking in on Day 2 of a 5 day Liveaboard Cruising Course from Puerto Vallarta. What a great photo! Interested in moving up to […]

Can’t Wait to Get Racing? We Understand…

TRANSPAC is nearing and berths are filling up fast. Yes, you can still get one and yes, it will be an amazing experience. Still, we hear some of you saying to us, “But it doesn’t start until the week of July 3rd! I just can’t wait that long!” We completely understand and we have a […]

2017 Banderas Bay Regatta Wrap Up

Last week was our annual clinic and regatta combo in beautiful Puerto Vallarta.  Three days of J/World racing clinic with set the stage.  We hosted daily morning lectures then hit the water on our fleet of J/80s for practice on sail trim, boathandling, spinnaker work, crew communications, strategy, tactics, starting, and rules.  The breeze for […]