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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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J/World Sailing provides sail and motor yacht delivery services worldwide. Not only are our skippers some of the most experienced in the world, we also are able to offer full shore-side logistical support. You do not have to trust your boat to some freelance sailor with dubious references. With J/World, you can rest easy knowing that your boat is in good hands and you have a proven, reputable company, licensed and insured, standing behind our work! We can also provide instructional deliveries, so you can learn by doing. This is an exceptional way to learn how best to use your boat, and have some professional crew aboard making sure the passage is safe.

  • Best in Class Captains and Crews

    J/World uses a only our in-house skippers and associates with whom we have firsthand experience. All of teams have been vetted by us directly and have worked with us extensively before. These are consummate industry professionals with whom we would trust our own vessels…. because we DO entrust them with our own fleet of boats! We have an impeccable safety and satisfaction record, and all our teams are personable and reliable.

  • Full Time Office Staff

    J/World has full-time office staff based in California, and three physical locations/offices. If you have questions, concerns, or anything at all, we are easily reached and ready to assist. You absolutely cannot get this level of service and support from the ‘freelance’ skippers and delivery captains out there.

  • Network of Suppliers

    Our position within the marine industry means that we have existing relationships with many of the leading suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers of yachting equipment, as well as the ability to get parts to boats in remote areas. When there is a problem or the vessel needs gear (whether already in transit or before departure) we can source the equipment quickly at often less the retail rates.

Consulting

J/World offers a full suite of services for the seasoned yachtsmen and aspiring sailors… and everyone in between. Not only can we come do it for you, we can show you how to do it in the future. From our renowned training programs to vessel acquisition consulting to racing team management, do not hesitate to contact us to see how we might be of assistance in all of your sailing endeavors.

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Systems Overview and Operation

Learn about electrical systems, fresh water and plumbing, refrigeration, etc. Know how to properly use the systems on your boat to get the most out of them while learning to avoid costly mistakes.

Rig Tuning & Standing Rigging

Shroud tension, headstay sag, backstay tension, etc. Your rig is a dynamic, living thing. Learn how to make intelligent adjustments to adjust for wind and water conditions. This isn’t just about performance, it is about making sure your boat is efficient, manageable, and safe.and seaworthy.

Running Rigging Setup and Use

Outhaul, vang, cunningham, halyards, reefing systems, etc. Do you really know what they all do? What is the best way to manage your boat with it’s current rigging setup? Maybe there are some free and/or inexpensive changes you can make to your rigging or your procedure to make life easier and safer.

Sail Inventory Assessment and Sail Trim Overview

What are the characteristics of each sail? What wind ranges are they appropriate for? How should you be trimming each sail to get the most out of it? Learn to increase the effectiveness and lifespan of your expensive sail inventory.

Safety Procedures and Equipment

Which crew-overboard procedures are best suited for your vessel? What safety equipment is recommended for your sailing? What gear provides the best value for your needs?

Engine Overview & Maintenance

Standard maintenance procedures. What are the primary malfunctions of diesel auxiliary power? What are the warning signs of engine malfunction?

Yacht Design Overview

What are the characteristics of your vessel? In what areas can you expect your boat to excel? Where are the weak spots? How to you leverage weaknesses into strengths?

Boat Handling

Learn special procedures which apply to your vessel, such as spring-line docking and departure, the back & fill, efficient tacking, safe gybing, etc.

Heavy Weather Concerns and Procedures

Should you reef or reduce headsail area? If you should reef, when should you do it? How is it most efficiently and safely performed? If reefing isn’t enough, what then?

Vessel Management

How to look after your investment, and how to get the most pleasure and the least problems from sailing.

Vessel Acquisition Consulting

Industry Professionals with Hands-On Experience

J/World has a team of sailors with a tremendous amount of experience. We know boats, and we understand sailors. We have worked on and sailed on many makes and types of boats across a wide range of conditions and venues.

Best-In-Class Surveyors

Finding a top surveyor is crucial in the boat buying process. Oftentimes, a broker will recommend a surveyor, however we highly recommend that you source your own surveyor. J/World knows how to recruit highly qualified professional and accredited surveyors who will make sure that your target boat is sound and seaworthy.

Designers and Engineers

Sometimes it becomes advisable to enlist the services of engineers, architects, and/or designers. Specialists in certain fields can lend valuable insights as to the construction and sea-kindliness of certain vessels. For race boats, the insights of knowledgeable designers can provide very important information as to how certain rating rules and possible future variants/trends might impact the long term competitiveness of a boat. J/World has excellent relationships with many of the most respected professionals in all of these areas.

Professional Sailors

Our team of professional sailors can add significant insights as to the sailing characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and general applicability of a particular vessel towards your sailing goals.

Sailmakers and Riggers

Sailmakers and riggers can be important when considering the particulars of the above-deck equipment. After all, a large portion of the cost of a vessel is tied up aloft, and it is far too often ignored early on, only to be costly down the line. From physical inspections of the running rigging, rig surveys and the standing rigging, to detailed analysis of the sail inventory, J/World can help identify areas which should be investigated, and get the right people for the job.

Owners and Private Party Sales

Thanks to our long history in the sailing world, our extensive alumni network, and our numerous partners, affiliates, and vendors, we also occasionally have the ability to find boats before they hit the general market. If you have specific needs and/or wants, and you are just not seeing what you are after listed on Yachtworld, let us know. We have interesting deals crossing our desks all the time…

Licensed Skippers and Instructors

So once you have your dream-boat, rest assured that J/World is prepared to be an ongoing resource for you. If you need the boat delivered, we have top tier skippers and crews. Maybe the boat systems, that generator and water-maker and electrical system are a bit daunting. Or maybe you want to learn how to better dock the boat with just two people. Whatever the case, we can provide on-board, post purchase instruction and training.

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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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