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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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Midwinter Clinics

J/World Racing Events

Next event in San Diego, February 12 – 16 2020. Contact us for more info!

Every winter, J/World hosts a couple of special racing clinics.  Our exceptional winter sailing venues in San Diego and Puerto Vallarta provide the perfect settings for our workshops: powerful combinations of classroom curricilum, dockside time, and on the water practice which will help participants take their skills to the next level.  A small student-to-instructor ratio (typically 3 or 4 to 1) insures that everyone gets a lot of personal attention from our gathering of some of the best coaches in North America.

These events are appropriate for seasoned racers looking for some polish on their skill sets, and for less experienced individuals hoping to get more comfortable on the racecourse.  We often run multiple lectures (intro and advanced) in the mornings , the lecture schedule includes 1) Boat Orientation, 2) Starting, 3) Upwind Strategy and Tactics, 4) Downwind Strategy and Tactics, 5) Regatta Preparation.  Within this structure, we cover:

• Sail Trim and Shape
• Sail  Handling
•Roll Tacking and Gybing
•Shifting Gears
•Advanced Spinnaker Techniques
•Rig Tuning
•Crew Coordination/Workflow
•Starting Strategy
•Mark Rounding Strategies
•Boathandling•Spinnaker and Sail Handling
•Onboard Communication
•Yacht Racing Rules

We conduct a three to four day clinic, then roll into a J/World Midwinter Regatta on the final day(s)…  but the coaching and lectures continue, and coaches will be aboard at all times, providing insights and instruction, and crew members rotate thru all the positions.

J/World has been providing race coaching for nearly 40 years now.  We have an unmatched history at making sailors better, smarter, and faster.  Our coaches are chosen for their vast experience and their exceptional ability to share their knowledge.  And we have a great time.  J/World is the gold standard for racing instruction that thousands of sailors have come to appreciate throughout the decades, so come see what it is all about.

The cost is $1495 per person (plus 10% Port Taxes; full pricing policies here).  Availability is limited, so be sure to reserve your space early ($400 deposit).  Call 800-910-1101

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Upcoming Events

  1. Live Aboard Cruising – PV

    May 8 @ 9:30 am - May 14 @ 5:00 pm
  2. Learn to Sail – SD

    May 10 @ 9:30 am - May 13 @ 5:00 pm
  3. Learn To Sail in San Diego – Weekend (I)

    May 15 @ 9:30 am - May 16 @ 5:00 pm
  4. Learn to Sail in San Diego – Weekend (II)

    May 22 @ 9:30 am - May 23 @ 5:00 pm
  5. SoCal 300

    May 25 @ 8:00 am - May 30 @ 5:00 pm

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  • Cruising Gallery!
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  • 2019 Transpac – Ready to go!
  • 2019 Transpac Opportunity!

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Exciting things happening in Puerto Vallarta as we Exciting things happening in Puerto Vallarta as we close off the season in style. Sign up for our last Live Aboard in PV until fall May 8 - 14. Contact us to get onboard!

Photo Credit: @awellslo 
#sailing #liveaboardcruising #cruiselife #sailboat #sailboatlife #learntosail #learntosailholidays #learntosailmx
Happy Friday after a recovery week here at JWorld! Happy Friday after a recovery week here at JWorld! Last week included the Newport to Cabo Race AND the Banderas Bay Clinic and Regatta. Very mexico focused. Thanks to everyone who took part! Were still running Mx courses into the spring so contact us if youre looking to get some Pacific sun and sea.
Just a pretty boat photo to start off the week. W Just a pretty boat photo to start off the week. 
Were getting Cazan ready for the Newport to Cabo Race (our start is Saturday). 
#newporttocabo #sailingrace #offshoresailing #offshoreracing
We're still teaching our Live Aboard Course. Conta We're still teaching our Live Aboard Course. Contact us to see what you could get up to with J/World in May in Puerto Vallarta. 

#liveaboardcruising #sailing #sail #nuevovallarta #comesailwithus
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It's all about teamwork. Love this photo taken by It's all about teamwork. Love this photo taken by Alex Wells - one of J/World's newest grads - while on a Cruising course from Puerto Vallarta. Thanks Alex @awellslo !
Love the colors in this one. Photo taken somewhere Love the colors in this one. Photo taken somewhere between the mainland and Catalina this past fall. Thanks for the photo @georgedphotos
Heading East. If you're ready to get away from it Heading East. If you're ready to get away from it all then we'll see you cruising down in Puerto Vallarta. Cruising courses being taught out of J/world PV all winter/spring.

Photo credit to our wonderful instructor Paul Martson!
Working hard on plans for 2021?? Photo Credit @g Working hard on plans for 2021?? 

Photo Credit @georgedphotos
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Turquoise Tuesdays 😉 Keep an eye out for the J/W Turquoise Tuesdays 😉 
Keep an eye out for the J/World Newsletter brightening up your inbox later today!
Happy Friday! Wherever you are. #sailingmexico Happy Friday! Wherever you are.

#sailingmexico
Social distancing and sailing....we think they go Social distancing and sailing....we think they go pretty well together. We're committed to keeping you safe and keeping you sailing. Courses being taught through the winter at all 3 of our locations #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscobay #sandiegobay #sandiego #puertovallarta #banderasbay. Contact us to get onboard!

Photo credit @georgedphotos
Downwind Wednesdays. Luckily sailing is an outdo Downwind Wednesdays. 

Luckily sailing is an outdoor activity! We're still sailing from San Diego, San Francisco and Puerto Vallarta! Contact us to book a course or if you're just looking to get out on the water. 

#sandiegobay #sanfranciscobay #banderasbay #sailing
Happy Veterans Day! Thank you from the bottom of o Happy Veterans Day! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to all who serve, to all who have served and to all who have sacrificed.
A wonderfull week in Sothern California on one of A wonderfull week in Sothern California on one of our Live Aboard Cruising Courses. We're teaching these all through the winter so message us to book your course.

Thanks for a great week! Photo Credit - George Darling Photography @georgedphotos
Need to get out of the house? Come live with us fo Need to get out of the house? Come live with us for a week on our 5 and 7 day Live Aboard Cruising Courses!
California coastal cruising. Beautiful Morro Bay, California coastal cruising. Beautiful Morro Bay, beautiful October morning.
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