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.
Sailing Fundamentals
Learn to Sail I – Course Description
This weekend sailing course is an excellent introduction to sailing. With the short two-day format, we will introduce the sport of sailing and teach the fundamentals of sailing theory, including the basic maneuvers and seamanship. At J World Sailing School and Club, we use the J/80 for this course, and extremely comfortable, safe, and fun modern sportboat. This class is for the beginner that wants a quick introduction to sailing on a weekend.
We spend more time on the water in one day than many schools do in an entire class… we believe strongly that the best way to learn how to sail is by actually sailing! And with a maximum of four sailors per boat (and the courses often run with fewer), all attendees are certain to receive plenty of personal attention. Participants gain extensive hand-on experience, building the sailing skills and knowledge to pursue sailing endeavors on their own, with confidence.
Really Learn to Sail: Confidence through Competence
If you are committed to learning how to sail, consider our full Learn to Sail course which begins with this fundamentals class, then concludes with the Intermediate Seamanship Weekend. Offered in both two weekend or four day (Monday-Thursday) formats.
Topics in the Fundamentals class include:
| •Terminology •Points of sail •Tacking and gybing •Sail shape & trim |
•Sailing dynamics •Nomenclature •Reading the wind •Safety practices and equipment |
What makes the J/World Learn to Sail Course different from the average sailing school?
Numerous seemingly small differences in a learn to sail course can result in a dramatically different overall experience. You can get a degree from many, many universities, but we all know that all colleges are not created equal… and the same hold true of sailing schools. So what are the primary differences between J/World’s Learn to Sail Course and other sailing schools?
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!
Learn-to-sail right. Learn-to-Sail quickly.
Learn-to-sail with the top rated sailing school in the country, J/World
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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