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Private Sailing Instruction
J/World, the best
sailing school in America, provides top-caliber private instruction
aboard our boats or yours. If you are interested in
private coaching aboard one of our fleet boats, please click
here. And if you are looking for information regarding our
professional Race Coaching, please click
here.
J/World Programs for Boat Owners
For boat owners, having
one of our experienced professionals aboard your vessel can be a
benefit in many ways. Not sure about the rules of the road
(what do those diamonds and balls mean again?). Maybe you haven’t
exercised the Navigation muscle for a while. Or maybe the sails look
great, but you aren’t sure where along the track to put that jib
lead, or how much backstay to put on. Do the shrouds seem loose? Do
you think that the mainsheet is difficult to manage and that there
must be a better way to rig it? There probably is! You spent a
lot of money on your boat and sails. Isn’t it worth the tiniest
fraction of that to learn how to use it all correctly and
efficiently?
It's easy to get someone
to come do things for you. Our goal is to teach you how to do
it!
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.
Running Rigging Use & Setup
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 & 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.
Our mission is to teach
you to do it yourself. We will give you the knowledge to be truly
self-sufficient. We will assist you in mastering the skills
necessary for the ongoing safe and efficient operation and
maintenance of your vessel.
Confidence
through Competence
The cost for these services is surprisingly low, but the benefits
can be tremendous. A simple overview of jib lead position or
headstay tension, for example, can increase your sailing efficiency
far more than new sails or a bottom job can, and with far less
effort and expense. Our consulting services will make certain you
spend money on equipment, rigging, sails, and maintenance which you
really need: we are an entirely unbiased third-party which receives
no compensation for selling you gear or services. We have only your
interests in mind.
Give us a call. You will talk to a sailor who is focused on helping
you get the most from your boat, whether you are interested in day
sailing, coastal cruising, offshore passage making, or racing.
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J
World's Guarantee
We are confident J World will exceed your
expectations. But if, for any reason, it does not and you are
dissatisfied with the course you have taken, you may retake it
tuition free. We at J World, all share your desire to improve your
sailing performance. That's absolutely guaranteed.
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