Sailing, Sailboat, and Sailing Class Information and FAQs from JWorld

1. Why was J World voted the "best sailing school in America?"
Practical Sailor, the "Consumer Report" of the sailing industry, recently compared the major sailing schools in the US. Their rankings were based on responses from hundreds of students who attended the respective sailing schools. J World received the highest ratings of all the schools examined. In fact, they said "In the 1991 survey of sailing schools, J World won the highest ratings for its fleet of new, high-quality racing style boats, their challenging courses and adept instructors.10 Years later, they are still the best in the business"

2. How is J World different from other sailing schools?
J World emphasizes sailing more than classroom work. We believe that sailing needs to be learned by feel. We also use the most modern sailboats available.

3. What do you mean by "Performance Sailing School"?
We feel that sailing well makes sailing more fun and safer for you and your passengers. If you can improve your sailing performance, whether it is on the way to the nearest island or on the racecourse, you will become a better and safer sailor.

4. Is J World just for racers?
Absolutely not! Whether you have never set foot on a sailboat, want to learn cruising, or just want to just sail your boat better, we have a sailing class for you.

5. Does J World offer sailing classes for women only?
If you want a customized program for women only, we can certainly arrange one. However, we do believe sailing is a sport to be taught and shared in a co-ed environment, under careful instruction by both women and men who are skilled at creating a productive and enjoyable sailing environment. Our classes typically have a 60/40 male-to-female ratio.

6. How many people are on each boat?
We place a maximum of four students plus an instructor on each sailboat.

7. Is J World just for J Boat owners?
Not at all. Most J World students sail boats other than J Boats. We use J Boats because we believe they are the finest teaching platforms available. They are highly responsive, safe and stable boats, and are great fun to sail!

8. What is the average age of J World students?
Our students' average age is 35 but we have taught students from their teens to their seventies. While we have no age restrictions, we do ask that students be fit and capable of handling extended time on the water.

9. I want to Bareboat Charter. Which sailing course should I take?
We generally recommend our Live-Aboard cruising courses , which come with Bareboat Sailing certification.

10. Why only offer US Sailing certification?
US Sailing offers the only non-profit sailing certification system in the US, thereby guaranteeing rigorous standards uncompromised by profit motives. These standards are the only ones that come close to the ones we set for ourselves and our students at JWorld.

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