Special Cruising Courses
J/World Sailing conducts special cruising events designed to provide both exceptional adventures, and the perfect opportunity to advance sailing and cruising skills. Courses are conducted on well found and equipped vessels by licensed US Coast Guard Captains and certified J/World instructors. This is hands-on, real world experience. If you have dreamed of the cruising lifestyle there is no better way to prepare for broader horizons.
Hawaii to California Offshore Cruise
Each Summer, J World Sailing School hosts a truly special offshore adventure for sailors looking to learn the intricacies of offshore passage making on an actual adventure. Departing in early August, we will be sailing across the Eastern Pacific from Hawaii to San Francisco.
This provides an excellent opportunity to rack up some serious sea miles offshore under the watchful eyes of our professional staff. Everyone is an active member of the crew, and gets to share in all the responsibilities of onboard life. From navigating to standing watches, from trimming sails to helming the boat, you can learn by doing. The direct course is some 2000 miles, but your trip will take you along the sailing ship route, heading north from the islands until you can cut across the top of the Pacific High. This will get you into the steady West and Northwest winds which will be your ticket for the final ride home.
The trip is expected to take about 14 days, but it could (of course) be a bit longer or shorter, depending on the conditions. Please contact us for further information.
Mexico Cruises
J/World Sailing School runs various cruising itineraries along the Western coast of Mexico and the Sea of Cortez. Using our office in Puerto Vallarta in the beautiful Banderas Bay as our home base, we can provide a wide range of experiences. Remote islands, sleepy shore-side villages, stunning scenery, abundant wildlife, and top tier sailing conditions make this one of the best places in the world for cruising.
A J/World Sailing School instructor will be with you the whole time on these liveaboard cruising courses, and you may earn your US Sailing Bareboat Cruising certification. We’ll make sure that you get the experience, knowledge, and confidence to go it alone next time! Since we keep the student to instructor ratio very low to make sure you get lots of personal attention.
The Baja-Ha-Ha
For most West Coast sailors and fans of the Latitude 38 Magazine worldwide, the Baja Ha-Ha needs little introduction… but for the rest of you, be assured this is one great event.
The Baja-Ha-Ha, now in its 23rd year (wow!), is a cruiser’s rally from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas which marks the beginning of the winter season in the warmer regions of Mexico. Pretty much all comers are welcome, and the fleet regularly includes boats from 20 to 80 feet, from racers to cruisers to whatever tickles your fancy! The camaraderie and friendliness of the group is renowned, and the success of the event is clear: In the last running, some 150 boats participated!
The Baja-Ha-Ha fleet leaves San Diego in late October of every year. There are two stops along the Pacific coast of Mexico designed to let crews rest and relax, enjoy the local scenery and culture, and intermingle in well organized beachside events. To learn more about the Baja-Ha-Ha, visit their site here.
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