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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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St. Martin Heineken Regatta

Cruise, Practice, and Race With J/World

Contact us for current availability and additional details about participating in this fantastic event!

Come have a blast with our J World Flotilla:  Four Beneteau 50.5s representing four J/World locations!

J/World is excited to announce our participation in the fun filled event that is pretty much the pinnacle of winter Caribbean sailing, the St. Martin Heineken Regatta!  Check it out here.  This event had achieved legendary status for the great sailing conditions, over the top social events (parties, concerts, you name it), and incredible fleet.  Within the charterboat division, the competition is fantastic:  all the boats are the same, and it is white-sails only (no spinnakers) so the racing is close and it comes down to the teams!  Throw in three days of cruising, a bit of practice, and a jaunt to St. Bart aboard our Beneteau 50.5s, and you have yourself the perfect winter vacation.

Accommodations are included since we’ll be staying aboard the boats (they each have four cabins) which makes it nice and easy.  Each boat sails with a crew of six, plus two J/World coaches aboard who will help you get the most of the experience.  Get some coaching, have some fun.  Get your Caribbean fix this winter.

J/World Wins the 2015 Heineken Regatta!

Monday
Participants arrive in Sint. Maarten on Monday afternoon and rendezvous with the boat at 1700 at the Sunsail Charter Base in Oyster Pond. We’ll have a welcome happy hour, introducing everyone to their team mates and to their boats.

Tuesday
Departing early Tuesday morning from Sint Maarten we will practice sail and make the short offshore passage (20 NM) to St. Bart’s and Gustavia. Tuesday afternoon will be spent exploring the island and making racing upgrades to our syndicate in the privacy of our island training center. Tuesday night we’ll party in the center of Caribbean decadence.

Wednesday
Wednesday will be our inshore practice day. Beyond the view of our competitors we’ll hone our racing skills by rotating all of our team through the six positions onboard while match racing our teammates. We’ll return to the mooring field in time to enjoy the afternoon ashore and debrief aboard for happy hour. Dinner on board will help us unwind and wake up fresh for the inter-team race back to Sint Maarten.

Thursday
Thursday will be a practice race day with a two stage race with the finish line just off of the Sint Maarten Yacht Club in Simpson Bay. Stage one will be an 5 nautical mile leg to a deserted island where we’ll rendezvous for lunch and snorkel at a great dive spot before restarting for stage two of the race back to Sint Maarten. Thursday afternoon will be spent finalizing registration for the event and meeting our competitors at the opening party at Port de Plaisance.

Friday
The first day of racing at the Heineken Cup Regatta begins with the Around The Island Race. More than 200 yachts – including as many as 50 bareboats, will scramble around the island and finish with a party on the Boardwalk, in Phillipsburg where multiple stages will feature various musical acts.

Saturday
The second day of racing begins in Great Bay, Phillipsburg and consists of a dash to Marigot. The music and partying doesn’t let up – with more bands and more fun on the main stage.

Sunday
The final day of racing is a 12 mile dash back to Simpson Bay for the prize ceremony, and party on Kim Sha Beach. Participants not returning home on Sunday (it is recommended that you fly home Monday) will check into a hotel of their choice for a reintroduction to land life.

  • Relax

    Cruise to St. Barths, enjoy the fine sailing and good nature of the Caribbean

  • Learn

    Practice sessions with J/World coaches, followed by racing with our staff onboard

  • Convenient

    Stay aboard the Beneteau 50.5s… four cabins per boat!

  • Race

    Compete in the highly competitive charterboat division of the world famous Heineken Regatta

  • Parties

    Join all the fun and parties with sailros from around the world!

SImpson Bay, racers at anchor
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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!
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  • 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! 

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