Our Boats
We teach on the latest generation of sportboats: more comfortable, safer, faster, and better learning platforms. Offshore rated, yet nimble and responsive, these boats have huge cockpits, high booms, and are extremely well balanced.
Raceboat Handling
Weekend Course Description
The J/World Race Boat Handling weekend is the perfect place for skippers and crews to polish their skills which will get them around the course faster. Spinnaker and sail handling, crew communication, workflow analysis, mark roundings, boathandling drills, etc. are all standard. Our coaches are experts on building competitive team members, and competitive teams. A maximum crew of four per boat insures you will stay busy, and since we rotate each team member through all the positions, you walk away with a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to get a boat around a course quickly.
Come join the leaders in sail race training for a fun and beneficial weekend, and go home a faster skipper, or a more valuable team member.
Topics in this course include:
| •Boathandling •Spinnaker and Sail Handling •Sail Trim and Shape •Crew Organization •Onboard Communication |
•Yacht Racing Rules •Racing Strategy •Mark Roundings •Upwind Tactics •Downwind Tactics |
More time sailing. More course days. Exceptional boats. Phenomenal instructors. But don’t just take our word for it. See below to read some of our customers testimonials to read why we have been selected as the “Best in the Business” for over 19 years running. And please ask sailors and do lots of web searches… we feel confident that the more you ask around, the more great things you will hear about us and the more likely you will come to J/World!
Improve your sailing skills with the top rated sailing school in the country, J/World
Raceboat Handling- Requirements
The ability to sail a small boat on your own with confidence and a thorough understanding of skills such as those covered in Learn To Sail is the expected minimum. This course is also appropriate for those with some racing background, but with limited time on the helm while racing, or those with cruising backgrounds looking to transition to racing. This is a great class to hone your boat handling skills!
Raceboat Handling – Price
Standard: $720 per person
Alumni: $675 per person
Visit our pricing page for full details.
US Sailing Certified
J/World is a US Sailing Certified educational facility. While most of our courses offer certification, we also pride ourselves in delivering a curriculum that far exceeds the base standards. We have been teaching sailing longer than anyone has been offering certifications. Our goal is to make you a confident and competent sailor. Many colleges offer Bachelor’s degrees, but we all know they are not equal. The same holds true for sailing schools. If you really want to learn, come to J World.
Private Instruction
If you prefer a private experience over a group course, we offer the opportunity to receive fully personalized attention from one of the best sailing instructors in the country. You can come alone, or limit the enrollment in a particular course to your group of friends or family. We provide custom sailing instruction for individuals or groups at prices which compare favorably to standard courses, and will custom tailor the curriculum to meet your specific goals on a schedule which accommodates your plans. Visit here for more info.
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