J World Sailing Special Events

The events listed below are our annual special events, listed chronologically. Please follow the links for further information regarding any of the happenings, or of course feel free to contact us with questions!

MEXORC - Next event March, 2012
Interested in hitting one of the all time great winter events? Come on down to Mexico for some sun and fun... You can come race on our J/80s or one of our bigger boats... including our Santa Cruz 50.. Visit here for a wrap-up of the 2010 event. [More Information...]

Banderas Bay Race Week - March 25-31, 2012
Another great South-of-the-Border event! This is some serious fun. Great Racing in Puerto Vallarta, an overwhelming amount of positive attitudes, the beautiful Paradise Village resort as a home base... We begin with a three day racing clinic, then go right into a three day regatta with a lay-day tucked in there to keep everyone going. Each boat has one coach and three team members, who rotate through all the positions. Group packages available; individuals always welcome. For more information on the event, click here. To reserve a spot, contact us!

Newport to Cabo Race - March 2013
J/World, the Performance Sailing School, is entering a team in the 2011 Cabo Race, the race from Newport Beach, CA to Cabo San Lucas at the end of the Baja peninsula held every two years. More info here...

San Diego to Puerto Vallarta Yacht Race - February, 2012
A west coast classic! Run down the Pacific coast of Baja and across the Sea of Cortez to the beautiful Banderas Bay... more details will be coming soon.

Sea of Cortez Cruise
April 30 to May 5, 2012
Our Sea of Cortez Adventures are a wonderful cruise from our base in Puerto Vallarta, across the Sea of Cortez, visiting Cabo San Lucas and/or La Paz, as well as a variety of stops along the way. The scenery is stunning, and the wildlife beautiful. This is a popular trip, and we are adding more options for this coming season... [More ...]

Spring Keelboat Racing Clinics - Every Spring
In the spring of every year, J World hosts two 2-day workshops that will get you fast, fast!. One emphasizes crew work, sail handling, communication, shifting gears, etc., and the other takes a good long look at tactics, strategy, and the rules. Hands-on, real-world experience. You can't get enough of this stuff. [More...]

J Fest Regatta, San Francisco
Come race in the J80 class at J Fest Regatta in San Francisco! We provide the boat and an onboard coach. All you have to do is come race! Each of the three team members will rotate through all the positions, so you will get the full thrill of racing on SF Bay. [More...]

Summer Keelboat Racing Clinics - June/July
Just like our Spring Racing Clinics. Offered mid-season to get everyone ready for the upcoming series of grand-prix season finales! [More...]

Transpac - Race to Hawaii! - "Odd" Years
One of the great all-time ocean races... come join J World on our turboed Santa Cruz 50, the famous Hula Girl, for the adventure of a lilfetime... [More...].

Pacific Cup - Race to Hawaii! - "Even" Years
Ever dreamed of racing to Hawaii? Join the J World Offshore Racing Team for one of the all time great races, from San Francisco to Hawaii. We'll be racing our fully optimized Santa Cruz 50 with a mix of professional coaches and J World students, creating a positive learning environment where everyone is an active member of the team! Interested parties are encouraged to contact us early as space will be very limited. [More...]

Offshore Cruise - Hawaii to California, July Every Year
Each Summer, J World hosts a truly special offshore adventure for sailors looking to learn the intricacies of offshore passage making on an actual adventure. Departing in early August, we will be sailing across the Eastern Pacific from Hawaii to San Francisco. [More...]

St Francis Yacht Club Rolex Big Boat Series - Sept. Every Year
This event is definitely the pinnacle of Yacht Racing on the West Coast, and one of the most revered events in the world of yacht racing. Some of the most impressive sailing machines on the planet will be in attendance, and the who's-who of the marine industry will be on hand. [More...]

We begin with two days of practice, with the actual event running Thursday thru Sunday. There are multiple courses running simultaneously, and the post event parties are legendary.

Our Annual Winter Cruise - October/November Every Year
The California Coast, the Channel Islands, Baja, Mexico...
J World San Francisco is offering our Liveaboard cruising courses that head south for the warmer climes each Fall. There are multiple legs to choose from, each one filled with fantastic destinations and superb sailing opportunities! [More...]

The Baja-Ha-Ha - Begins the Last Week of October Every Year
The world renowned cruisers' rally sponsored by Latitude 38 Magazine heads south from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas at the tip of Baja in late November of each year. The two week, mostly downwind cruise, makes two scheduled stops along the way down the spectacular Mexican coastline. Be a part of the fun and join our J World crew and captain for a wonderful and educational opportunity. [More...]