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    • 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...
    • Lucky Day??
      Lucky Day??
      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...
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Course Pricing and Payment  Policies

So how much is the best sailing school in the country going to cost you?  Not nearly as much as you might think.  And not nearly as much as most other programs.  Our per-hour and per-day cost of instruction is about the lowest of you will find amongst reputable organizations.  You will learn more at J/World, and you will learn on only the best sailing equipment, with only the best instructors.  But don’t just take our word for it…  click here to read what our graduates have said.

We encourage you to look around.   Talk to sailors.  Do some research.  Come by and visit our facilities.  The more you look into the details of the boats, the curriculum, the locations, and the staff, the more likely it is that you will end up at J World!

Click here to visit our online booking form

Please note that 16% tax will be applied to all courses and charters in Puerto Vallarta, and that Port Taxes (10%) will be added to all San Diego courses and charters.

Hours of Instruction Standard Group * Alumni
Learn to Sail (Monday to Thursday) 32 $895 $845 $795
Learn to Sail (2 Weekends) 32 $895 $845 $795
Performance Cruising (Monday to Thursday) 32 $1,095 $1,045 $995
Performance Cruising (2 Weekends) 32 $1,095 $1,045 $995
Live-Aboard Cruising
  3 Day 36+ $1,295 $1,215 $1,145
  5 Day 60+ $1,995 $1,895 $1,795
  7 Day 84+ $2,790 $2,690 $2,590
Weekend Sailing Courses
 LTS1: Sailing Fundamentals – Basic Sailing 16 $550 $525 $500
 LTS2: Intermediate Sailing/Seamanship 16 $550 $525 $500
  Advanced Boathandling Weekend (ABH) 16 $550 $525 $500
  Cruise Boat Handling Weekend 16 $625 $600 $575
  Race Boat Handling Weekend (RBH) 16 $550 $525 $500
Racing Courses
  Racing Week (5 Day)     (Intro and Advanced) 40 $1,295 $1,245 $1195
  Race Boat Handling Weekend (RBH) 16 $550 $525 $500
Private Instruction and Coaching Call for rates and terms
Special Events Call for rates and terms
Buoy Racing
Midwinter Clinic/Regatta, San Diego Every Feb
Banderas Bay Regatta/Clinic, Puerto Vallarta Every March
Yachting Cup Clinic/Regatta, San Diego Every May
J/105 Racing Clinic Various
Offshore Racing
The Transpac – Race to Hawaii July, Odd Years
Pacific Cup – Race to Hawaii July, Even Years
Newport to Cabo San Lucas Race March, Odd Years
San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Race March, Even Years
Cruising
Offshore Cruise – Hawaii to San Francisco Every August
Baja-Ha-Ha Cruisers Rally Every November
Sea of Cortez Cruise Every Winter
California Coastal Cruises Various
  • Please note that 16% tax will be applied to all courses and charters in Puerto Vallarta.
  • Port Taxes (10%) will be added to San Diego courses and charters.

All prices are subject to change without notice.  * Group rates are per person and apply to parties of three or more signing up together in the same standard course. Alumni pricing pertains to those who have completed a full level (not a single weekend course) at any J/World location.  Please call or email us for the pricing of special events.

J World Booking Policies for Standard Courses

J World Sailing will schedule courses on demand with as few as one student, however courses will not be confirmed until at least two students are enrolled. When making a reservation, we require billing and contact information, and you will be emailed a reservation form.  The class automatically becomes confirmed when we have a second student enrolled.  At this point, you will be automatically billed and receive an email confirmation.  In the event we do not receive the minimum enrollment for that particular course, you will have the option of rescheduling or converting the course to a private class (at incremental cost increase).

If for any reason your schedule changes and you are unable to attend, you must contact J World to cancel the reservation (see below for cancellation policies), otherwise we are scheduling and billing based on the assumption that the dates still work for you, and accordingly committing resources (instructors and boats).

Payment & Cancellation Policy

  1. For courses and charters the following deposits will be required to hold a class space or vessel:
    • Standard sailing/racing/cruising classes – $200 per person
    • Liveaboard classes – $400 per person
    • Charters (skippered or bareboat) – 50%, unless otherwise indicated
    • Special courses (cruises/race) – 50% , unless otherwise indicated
  2. No class space or charter will be held until the appropriate payments have been received!
  3. All deposits and payments are non-refundable.
  4. If cancellation is made 30 days prior to the scheduled event (or longer for some special events, the precise time will be included in your confirmation), deposits are transferable, and credit will be given towards a rescheduled course.  Cancellations within 30 days are subject to a loss of tuition/fees.
  5. The balance for courses and skippered charters is due 30 days prior to the start of the course.  The balance due date for special events varies depending on the event and is reflected on your confirmation.  The balance for bareboat charters is due 7 days prior to the charter for day charters, or 30 days prior to the charter for multi-day charters.  The exact due date will be reflected on your course confirmation.  If you have provided a credit card for your deposit, your balance will be automatically charged to the same card on the due date, unless we are instructed otherwise.
  6. If circumstances beyond the control of J World result in a loss of training, a credit to make up the lost time applicable to a future J World program will be awarded.  All course fees paid are non-refundable.
  7. All payments (including gift certificates, vouchers, etc.) are non-refundable.
  8. We strongly suggest that you secure private travel insurance
  9. Under no circumstance will J World be liable for travel or any other expenses resulting from any cancelled event.

J World Tipping Policy

Tips and gratuities are not included in the published pricing.  Tips/gratuities are entirely at your discretion.  Our coaches do not expect tips but do greatly appreciate them and your recognition when their performance meets and exceeds your expectations.

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Upcoming Events

  1. Banderas Bay Regatta and Clinic 2021

    March 22 - March 27
  2. Newport to Cabo

    March 25 @ 8:00 am - April 2 @ 5:00 pm
  3. J/105 Racing Clinic – SD

    April 9 @ 9:30 am - April 11 @ 5:00 pm
  4. SoCal 300

    May 25 @ 8:00 am - May 30 @ 5:00 pm
  5. Pacific Cup 2022

    June 29, 2022 @ 8:00 am - July 13, 2022 @ 5:00 pm

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  • 2019 Transpac Opportunity!
  • J/105 Racing Week!
  • Cruising Mexico – A Photo Report
  • Happy Holidays and Thank You from J/World!

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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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With the rescheduled Yachting Cup having been give With the rescheduled Yachting Cup having been given the green light for next week and new orders from the county issued opening recreational boating to both household and non-household members we are starting to feel more like ourselves again! Reach out for dates and details of our course offerings! 

Stay safe and see you on the water!
If you've been itching to get out into the big blu If you've been itching to get out into the big blue recently here's your chance! Get in on an amazing blue water cruising opportunity. Santa Barbara to San Diego sailing in mid October! Contact to get your spot reserved. 

#sailingsandiego #sailingsantabarbara 
#channelislands #sailing
#channelislandsnationalmarinesanctuary #channelislandnationalpark
As sailors we are so lucky to be invited to play i As sailors we are so lucky to be invited to play in this beautiful blue realm. Hope everyone is making it through Monday!

Photo credit: JWorld Alumnus Jim Lussier
Ever wanted to sail to California's famous Channel Ever wanted to sail to California's famous Channel Islands? Join us October 21-26 for a Passage from Santa Barbara to San Diego via the Channel Islands and learn how to Cruise!
September will bring with it cruising courses! Cou September will bring with it cruising courses! Courses are sailing from San Diego and San Francisco with Passages sailing south in October. Contact for dates and details!
Sailing South by South East We have passages plan Sailing South by South East

We have passages planned this fall
San Francisco - Santa Barbara
And
Santa Barbara - San Diego

Contact us for more information and secure your spot!#sailingsanfrancisco #safesailing #sailingsandiego #cruisinglife #offshoresailing
Learn to Sail in San Francisco Bay next week! Ta Learn to Sail in San Francisco Bay next week! 

Take our course out of Alameda  and achieve your Basic Keelboat certification in just 3 days! Email us at info@sailing-jworld.com to reserve your spot! 

#basickeelboat #ussailing #jworldsailing #jboats #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscobay #sailingsanfrancisco
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