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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! ...
    • CORW 2017 Wrap Up
      CORW 2017 Wrap Up
      CORW 2017 Wrap Up
      Ok, the spray has settled from the 2017 California Offshore Race Week, and we are here with a report of the fun! The first leg was the Spinnaker Cup, from SF to Monterrey.  We had a solid showing...
    • Merlin.  ‘Nuff said.
      Merlin.  ‘Nuff said.
      Merlin. ‘Nuff said.
      The name Merlin is iconic in the world of racing sailboats. When Bill Lee designed and built her just outside Santa Cruz, then went on to crush the competition racing to Hawaii and setting a record...
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Basic Cruising

J World Performance Sailing School and Club offers the highest rated sailing lessons which will help you attain the US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification. Click here for more info on our sailing courses, or here for information on our Performance Cruising Class (which satisfies the requirements for the US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification).

Purpose

To responsibly skipper and crew an auxiliary powered cruising sailboat during daylight hours within sight of land in moderate sea and wind conditions. This class is taught aboard either a J80, and J105 (or similar boats) depending on the class.

Prerequisite

US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certification
Current US Sailing membership

J World classes to obtain Basic Cruising certification

Performance Cruising – Four Days
Performance Cruising – Two Weekends
Live-aboard Cruising – Three days
Live-aboard Cruising – Five Days

Curriculum Overview

The Basic Cruising graduate will have successfully demonstrated the ability to responsibly skipper and crew an auxiliary powered cruising sailboat, during daylight hours, within sight of land in moderate wind and sea conditions.

Recommended Equipment: It is recommended that Basic Cruising Certification courses and examinations be conducted on 23’ to 32’ sloop-rigged cruising keelboats with auxiliary power and with adequate equipment inventory to complete all required certification outcomes.

Prerequisite: The prerequisite for Basic Cruising Certification is Basic Keelboat Certification.

Certification Requirements: Basic Cruising Certification requires the successful completion of the following knowledge and skill requirements. These requirements are expected to be able to be performed safely with confident command of the boat in a wind range of 5 to 15 knots. Some regions may have stronger prevailing conditions, which are acceptable if the candidate can safely control the boat, and be aware of his or her limitations in these conditions. The certified candidate will be able to skipper a keelboat up to 32 feet in length.

Practical Skills

Preparation to Sail:
1. Demonstrate ability to recognize and forecast prevailing local weather conditions.
2. Perform an inspection of running rigging, standing rigging and hull integrity.
3. Check the inventory, location and operation of required safety equipment.
4. Check the auxiliary power systems (as applicable to your boat): location and operation of engine controls, engine mechanical and fluids check, transmission controls, ventilation system and cooling system.
5. Check the electrical system (as applicable to your boat): main battery switch, electrical control panel and battery terminals.
6. Check the bilge pump system (as applicable to your boat): operation of manual and electrical pumps, intake maintenance and bilge pump alarms.
7. Check the head systems (as applicable to your boat): location of controls, equipment operation, holding tanks and proper setting of valves.
8. Check the fresh water system (as applicable to your boat): adequate quantity, operation of manual and electrical pumps, and proper setting of valves.
9. Check the anchoring system (as applicable to your boat): anchors, shackles, rodes, chafing equipment and windlass.
10. Check all other equipment specific to your boat not indicated above.

Crew Operations and Skills:
11. Demonstrate winch operation and the proper procedure for clearing a fouled winch.
12. Demonstrate tying and use of knots: clove hitch, sheet bend and rolling hitch. Review stopper knot, bowline, cleat hitch, round turn & two half hitches and sail lashing knot.
13. Demonstrate how to heave a line.
14. Demonstrate the use of sail controls: halyards, sheets, traveler, cunningham/downhaul, outhaul,
adjustable backstay (if applicable), boom vang, leech lines, jib fairleads and boom toppinglift.
15. Demonstrate the operation of a VHF radio: operation of controls, channel usage, call sign, weather
channels and simulate an emergency call.
16. Demonstrate a comprehensive crew briefing and plan of responsibilities.

Leaving the Dock or Mooring:
17. Demonstrate appropriate helmsman and crew coordination and skills for departure under power
suitable to the conditions: line handling, casting off, fending off and boathandling.
18. Demonstrate the use of docklines, including springlines, for boat control while departing.
19. Demonstrate stowing of docklines and fenders.

Boat Control in Confined Waters:
20. Demonstrate in close quarters under power: speed and momentum control, windage and prop walk
control, and command of the crew.
21. Demonstrate ability to maneuver under sail in close quarters: short tacking and controlled jibes.
22. Demonstrate a recovery plan for an engine failure in a crowded and busy harbor.

Navigation (Piloting):
23. Demonstrate ability to identify chart symbols and corresponding visual observations.
24. Demonstrate basic dead reckoning: plotting course and position, calculating time/speed/distance,
taking bearings and fixes.

Boat Control in Open Water:
25. Demonstrate ability to steer a compass course with changes in course to a given destination.
26. Demonstrate helm and boat control in a variety of wind and sea conditions.

Heavy Weather Sailing:
27. Demonstrate proper reefing techniques: determining when to reef, roller furling or changing
headsails, reefing the mainsail, dropping sails, shaking out a reef, and rehoisting underway.
28. Demonstrate helm and boat control while sailing under shortened sail.

Overboard Recovery Methods:
29. Properly demonstrate one of the overboard recovery methods, which is most appropriate for: your
sailing ability, boat type, crew experience, wind and sea conditions, and maintaining constant
visual contact with the victim.

Safety and Emergency Procedures:
30. Simulate procedure and operation of VHF radio in various emergency situations.
31. Simulate failure of steering system, and demonstrate steering and boat control with sails.

Anchoring Techniques:
32. Select an anchorage, and demonstrate appropriate helmsman and crew coordination and skills for
properly anchoring with a single anchor under power.
33. Demonstrate appropriate helmsman and crew coordination and skills for retrieving your anchor under
power.

Returning to the Dock or Mooring:
34. Demonstrate appropriate helmsman and crew coordination and skills for arrival under power suitable
to the conditions: boathandling, deploying fenders, stopping and tying up.
35. Demonstrate correct use and deployment of docklines, including springlines.

Securing the Boat Properly:
36. Demonstrate stowing of sails, rigging and equipment. Thoroughly clean the boat, and install any
covers and dock power equipment.
37. Check both the electrical and bilge systems for dock operation.
38. Check the locks on companionway, lockers and hatches. Make a final check of docklines, spring lines
and fender placement.

Knowledge
Crew Operations and Skills:
1. Describe typical crew responsibilities and communications while aboard an auxiliary powered cruising
sailboat.
2. Explain weather recognition and forecasting techniques for a day sail.
3. Explain the sequence for determining blocked engine cooling system circulation.
4. Understand the different types and operation of stoves, and fuel systems.
5. Be familiar with the use of a float plan.
6. Understand your state and local boating regulations.

Sailing Theory:
7. Describe sailboat dynamics: Center of Effort, Center of Lateral Resistance, and effects and influences
of lee and weather helm.
8. Describe real and apparent wind, and their relationship to each other.

Leaving the Dock or Mooring:
9. Understand the effects of wind, tide and currents in relation to the boat and surrounding area, while
preparing to get underway.
10. Describe the differences and alternatives for leaving under power in upwind, crosswind and downwind
situations.

Navigation (Piloting):
11. Be familiar with magnetic influences that may disrupt compass readings.
12. Understand variation and describe the use of compass rose.

Navigation Rules, International-Inland:
13. Know the Navigation Rules, International-Inland, Rules 4 through 10 for steering and sailing.
14. Describe the Navigation Rules, International-Inland, for Stand-On and Give-Way sailboats and
powerboats for collision avoidance and understand your state and local boating regulations.

Boat Control in Open Water:
15. Explain the dangers of a lee shore.

Overboard Recovery Methods:
16. Understand the Quick-Stop, Lifesling-type, and Quick-Turn overboard recovery methods under sail to
include: constant visual contact with the victim, communications, recovery plan, sequence of maneuvers, boathandling, course sailed, pickup approach and coming alongside the victim (or simulated object).
17. Describe methods of getting an overboard recovery victim back on deck after the vessel is stopped
alongside.
18. Explain when overboard recovery should be done under power and the inherent dangers.

Safety and Emergency Procedures:
19. Describe recovery methods after going aground.
20. Be familiar with fire fighting equipment on board: regulations, types, location and operation.
21. Be familiar with the location and operation of emergency steering system and boat control during
failure of the steering system.
22. Understand towing techniques: maneuvering onto a tow, handling and securing a towline, chafing
protection, boat speed, dropping off a tow and communications.
23. Describe the proper function of lifelines and pulpits.
24. Explain proper fueling techniques and potential hazards.
25. Explain the purpose and use of a radar reflector.
26. Be familiar with the U.S. Coast Guard safety requirements for auxiliary powered vessels.
27. Be familiar with at least six distress or emergency signals.

Anchoring Techniques:
28. Explain different types of anchors and various bottom conditions suited for each type.
29. Explain how to determine the required scope of an anchor rode.
30. Describe accepted etiquette when anchoring in the vicinity of other boats.
Returning to the Dock or Mooring:
31. Describe the differences and alternatives for arrival under power in upwind, crosswind and
downwind situations.

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Happy Holidays from J/World! We hope everyone has Happy Holidays from J/World! We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful time. We're open though the holidays and there's still time to gift your loved one a course or a sailing experience. Contact us for Gift Certificates and ideas!
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Antigua - Panama - Costa Rica

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It's November and the sun's about to set on 2022 b It's November and the sun's about to set on 2022 but there's still time for one last epic adventure! Join us as we cross the Panama Canal sailing from Antiguia to Costa Rica. 
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