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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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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?

  • 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.

  • Our Staff

    Most of our team are full-time, year-round professional sailing coaches… not just seasonal, part-timers. All J/World instructors teach everything from these beginning sailing courses to private cruising classes and race coaching. Just because you are a beginning sailor in ea learn to sail class doesn’t mean you should have a beginning instructor… in fact, quite the opposite!

  • Our Curricilum

    J/World has been teaching sailors for 35 years, and much longer that ANYONE has been certifying them. We teach our own curriculum which have been proven successful and launched thousands of sailing adventures….

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

Sailing Fundamentals – Requirements

No previous experience necessary! This course is also appropriate for those who have some experience, but are not comfortable sailing on their own.

Sailing Fundamentals – Certifications

This course along with the Intermediate Seamanship Weekend makes up the Two Weekend Learn to Sail course, which  includes the US Sailing Basic Keelboat certification, as well as a US Sailing Logbook, and a one year membership to US Sailing.

Sailing Fundamentals – Price

Standard: $650 per person
Alumni: $585 per person
Member: $520 per person

Visit our pricing page for full details.

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US Sailing Certified

USSAILJ/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.

Testimonials

We had an absolutely fantastic time and achieved one of my life long goals – learning to sail!  The Instructors were truly great and we appreciated their very professional and friendly teaching style.  We’ll be back for sure!  Thank you for a great experience, J/World. Please send our regards to everyone….

D & ALearn to Sail, September 2007

Just wanted to say thank you for a great week taking the Performance Cruising class at J/World. Sailing the J80 was mucho fun and that J105 is a rocket!  Both of my instructors are super talented and I definitely learned more in that one week than I have in quite a while.  I’ll be in touch to do more sailing with J/World!

J.K.Performance Cruising, July 2008

I wanted to thank you for a wonderful trip and the experience of a lifetime. I was and remain extremely impressed with all the preparation and hard work that you put in to make this trip a success. I took from this experience not only a great deal of knowledge on ocean sailing, but also increased confidence in my ability as a sailor.

M.C.Pacific Cup, 2008

[Our instructor] did an incredible job of ensuring that we both had a positive experience. I have been an educator for almost 30 years. Currently I am Superintendent of Schools for a jurisdiction of over 10,000 students with 1050 staff. I can assure you that [our J/World instructor] is a natural teacher with a broad range of skills.

P. & J. L. Learn to Sail, January 2013

I just wanted to take a minute to express my appreciation for this weeks class, and to let you know I was really impressed with [my instructors]. You have a great team there!  I certainly got everything I’d hoped for… and more. The J/80 was a blast, and the time on my own boat was invaluable. The Friday race was the perfect end to an excellent week…

B.W.Race Week & Private Coaching, August, 2008

Absolutely exceeded my expectations in every dimension. The boats were exceptional… new modern and in good shape. The instructors were awesome. It was hard to believe you could get that level of experience and accomplishment and at the same time have great teachers. Thanks you J/World Team!

H.H.Learn to Sail, October 2008

As someone who’s been teaching and evaluating teachers for a quarter of a century, I’m writing to tell your instructor is one of the best I’ve seen. He’s tremendously skilled at communicating knowledge and also has the rare talent of being able to tell what his students do and don’t understand.

R. O’BrienLearn To Sail, December 2013
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Many a trip continues long after movement in time Many a trip continues long after movement in time and space have ceased - Steinbeck 

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J/70 Nationals in Puerto Vallarta this week! Photo J/70 Nationals in Puerto Vallarta this week! Photo by J/World Instructor Paul.
You know we love to race but we also know how to t You know we love to race but we also know how to take it easy. June Live Aboard Cruising course just confirmed for June 6-10 from San Diego. Contact us to get onboard.

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Hula Girl and Cazan relaxing after an epic race so Hula Girl and Cazan relaxing after an epic race south to Puerto Vallarta. A huge Thank You to everyone who took part on the teams this year!
Full prep has been underway at J/World as we get r Full prep has been underway at J/World as we get ready for the 2022 SD-PV Race #sandiegotopuertovallarta 

We're excited to meet the crews tomorrow! See you soon.

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J/World Sailing February Newsletter One berth lef J/World Sailing February Newsletter

One berth left in the March SD to PV Race! Cruising in Mexico. Racing in the Med. Crossing the Atlantic, catamaran style. And more!
Photos from our HI - CA Offshore Cruise (way back Photos from our HI - CA Offshore Cruise (way back in 2019 before all of this!) .

We've started booking for this summer's event so if you or anyone you know has the ambition to cross the Pacific get in touch!

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So grateful this morning for this stretch of coast So grateful this morning for this stretch of coastline we get to call home. 
There are still a few spots left on the J/World boat for the SoCal 300 starting in May. Contact us if you'd like to know more!

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Looking forward (and upward) to some spring cruisi Looking forward (and upward) to some spring cruising. Who's with us? 

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Photos from heading out on last year's HI - CA off Photos from heading out on last year's HI - CA offshore cruise. 

If you want to sail across the Pacific Ocean with us spots are now open for 2022, contact us for more details!
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Upcoming 2022 Special Events:

March - SD to PV Race
March - Banderas Bay Regatta and Clinic
April - San Diego Yachting Cup Clinic and Regatta
May - So Cal 300
July - Pacific Cup (SF to Hawaii)
August - Hawaii to California Offshore Passagemaking
August - Palermo to Monte Carlo
September - Les Voiles de St Tropez
October - Rolex Middle Sea Race (around Sicily!)
November - Valencia to Canaries Catamaran Cruising Course
November - ARC - Atlantic Rally for Cruisers - Canaries to Caribbean!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone here at J/World. Wishing you all safe and happy holidays. See you in 2022!
Happy Tuesday! #sailing #jworld #offshoreracing Happy Tuesday! 

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Craving some winter sun? Cruising courses and char Craving some winter sun? Cruising courses and charters from San Diego and Puerto Vallarta all winter long. 

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Let us know if you're thinking about cruising this Let us know if you're thinking about cruising this winter! We're getting courses set up from San Diego and Puerto Vallarta. Photo from @georgedphotos en route to Catalina with us 

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And so back to Mexico! Our first courses of the fa And so back to Mexico! Our first courses of the fall season are set from Puerto Vallarta. Join us in November for our Learn to Sail and Performance cruising courses and finish off the year with a splash! 

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A super fun weekend out on the water! #beneteaucup A super fun weekend out on the water! #beneteaucup #sandiego #sandiegobay 
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