Big Boat Racing Programs

J World, the Performance Sailing School, is proud to offer sailors a chance to learn the intricacies of sailing a 40+ foot racing yacht in actual grand prix level events.  These events provide a rare opportunity to be a fully active participant in a serious racing event. 

These are turn-key programs.  All the logistics are taken care of.  Each member of the team rotates through all of the key positions, including bow, jib trim, main trim, spinnaker trimmer, and helm.  This gives competitors the rare opportunity to hone all of the skills necessary to a successful team.  These events begin with coached practice sessions, and culminate in participation in a true, high level regatta.  Multiple J World staff (top-tier professional sailors and coaches) will be aboard the vessel to provide insights and commentary, encouraging a cooperative team environment and contributing to a successful campaign.

Some of the events we target on an annual basis:

San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Yacht Race
Imagine making you winter escape down the coast of Baja to the wonderful Banderas Bay and Puerto Vallarta held every other year since 1953.  Each day gets a little warmer, and a little bit closer to Paradise....  Click here for more about the race

MEXORC/Vallarta Race Week
MEXORC (Mexican Ocean Racing Circuit) series began in the 1970's, and is held every second year... Vallarta Race Week is a similar event that occurs on alternate ('odd') years. Both events are fed with competitors arriving from California in the offshore Puerto Vallarta race, and boats coming up to Banderas Bay from Acapulco.  Warm weather and great sailing make these winter events awesome!  2008 Big Boat Program SOLD OUT...

St Francis Yacht Club Rolex Big Boat Series- September
This is it.  The pinnacle of yacht racing.  America's cup crews and skippers, world champions, Olympic medalists, and some of the most impressive sailing machines on the planet will all be converging on San Francisco Bay for one of the most prestigious events in the sailing world: The St. Francis Big Boat Series.  Big boats, big names, big fleets, big breeze... And a big opportunity...  2007 event SOLD OUT...
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Transpac - July  (odd number years)
The world renowned sprint from Los Angeles to Hawaii...   this race is nothing short of legendary, and now you can be a part of it. The next event is in the summer of 2009.  Click here for more about the race, or here for more about the J World Team

Pacific Cup - July  (even number years)
An amazingly popular downwind (mostly) race from San Francisco to the Hawaiian Islands...  The 2008 event is nearly sold out, so contact us soon if you are interested!  Click here for more about the race, or here for more about the J World Team.  Very limited spots available for the 2008 event!

Click here to visit a gallery of the 2005 Rolex Big Boat Series

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