J/World, the Performance Sailing School and Club, is entering a boat in the 2012 Pacific Cup, the race from San Francisco to Hawaii held every two years.  We will be competing with a team comprised of six amateurs and three of our world-class, coaches.  Each individual will be an active member of the team, and everyone aboard gets to take turns at doing everything, including driving.  The environment will be fun, positive, and conducive to learning...  and we'll of course work hard to achieve a great finish.  We were third in class (and sixth overall!) in the 2010 edition of the Pac Cup, and we are looking forward to an even better showing this time!

 

We will be sailing over to the islands in a legendary sled, the renowned Santa Cruz 50, Hula Girl. This highly modified boat was turboed under the supervision of designer Bruce Nelson.  She sports an updated carbon rig, a modern bulb keel, a new rudder, hull extension, a grinding pedestal, etc. etc...  She was most recently the personal boat of Paul Cayard, one of the most successful racers in yachting history.  For more on this incredible boat, visit here.

 

Students may be of various ability levels, from experienced offshore racers who enjoy the notion of joining a ‘turn-key’ program, to sailors who are looking to expand their horizons and learn more about offshore racing.  The program will include practice sessions prior to the race, all the onboard provisioning, some team gear, entry fees, port fees, and delivery fees.  Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements in San Francisco and Hawaii.

"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 for the students. 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."    - MC, after the 2008 Pacific Cup

Individuals interested in participating are encouraged to contact us at 800-910-1101 or info@sailing-jworld.com for details and to reserve a berth on the 2012 Pacific Cup

 

 

 

 

 

About J World Offshore Programs

There are no other programs in the world like this.

 

Our offshore programs, put together and managed by J/World Offshore, are absolutely unique in the world of yachting.  You are a truly active and integral member of the team.  We don't load the boat with clients to the point where no one gets to do anything.  We won't just park you over a grinding pedestal, and we aren't just  taking you for a ride like so many other big boat programs.  You are sailing the boat.  You get to drive, trim, navigate...  whatever your interests are, we'll be sure that you get to exercise that muscle. 

 

We limit enrollment to six clients.  With three coaches aboard, that's a 2:1 ratio.  This insures that everyone aboard gets a tremendous amount of personal attention from our extremely experienced staff. 

 

These programs are fully turn-key, and managed by a team of sailors who are hand selected for both their extensive sailing background, and their ability to coach well and share their knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm with others.  The afloat staff is supported by our expert shore team, all working together to make sure you have the time of your life.

 

The boat is owned by J/World.  This is crucial...  it is not some charterboat that we tap into for occasional use.  It is our boat, campaigned regularly by our team.  To you, this means that the equipment is in absolutely top condition, the boat is maintained to the highest competitive standards, and the safety equipment onboard is second to none. 

 

The J/World Offshore Programs are singular in the world of yachting.  If you have heard of other pay-to-play programs or you have joined any of the 'cattle boat' programs that dominate the market, it's time to rethink your experience....

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Hula Girl charges out the Golden Gate...  next stop:  Hawaii!

 

After some nine days and 2000 miles, Hula Girl reaches into the tropical
islands.  Third in class in 2008.  Third in class, sixth overall in 2010.
Now it's your chance in 2012....