J22 Worlds 2021

Links and Information Page

The Corpus Christi Yacht Club would like to extend a warm South Texas welcome to the J/22 Class for your World Championship! We hope you enjoy your time here and we look forward to hosting y’all!

This site is NOT the official notice board. This is for informational purposes only in helping in planning and logistical purposes. Please see links to the official notice boards (on the respective Regatta Network page) below.

Now on to what you’re looking for:

2021 J22 World Championships

July 17-July 23, 2021
Corpus Christi, TX

Official Notice Board on Regatta Network-click here!

Sailing Conditions

July can have calm mornings on occasion, but expect wind in the afternoon and evening. Winds come in from the SouthEast and roll across our shallow bay powered by the warming farmland to the West and North and a relatively cooler bay/Gulf. Expect steady breezes (in both velocity and direction) and short chop due to our bay's max depth being 13 ft. Great conditions for surfing downwind. No real current to speak of and depending on where the course is setup minimal shore effect, shore relief, or wind shadows.

Past J22 World Champion (and CCYC Past Commodore) Mark Foster's Guide to Sailing Corpus Christi Bay

This Wind Rose displays wind data recorded at NAS Corpus Christi from 2015 to 2020 on July 15-23rd (of each year) from the time period of 10AM to 6PM ie the times and dates of the regatta. This is meant to give you a realistic idea of the wind to expect, but no promises...

Lodging

Omni Corpus Christi Hotel (.7 miles)
Residence Inn by Marriot Corpus Christi Downtown (.2 miles)
Best Western Corpus Christi (.3 miles)
Holiday Inn Corpus Christi Downtown Marina (.6 miles)

Emerald Beach Hotel (.7 miles)
There are a few AirBnB options in downtown, but it isn't a major residential area…there are more on North Beach (across the Harbor Bridge) and down Ocean Drive.
If you have questions, let us know.

Hotel Group Rates

Holiday Inn Marina: The rate per night is $129/king $139/ Dbl. If they are calling mention J22 Worlds Corpus Christi Yacht Club for the rate.Or Click to book online. Notice the July 1, 2021 cut off date for this rate

Residence Inn by Marriot: Residence Inn is located on Shoreline Blvd across from where your boat trailers will be stored. This is one of the newest Hotels in CC. It is within walking distance to downtown Corpus Christi, the Marina and the Yacht Club. Residence Inn has both Studio King and 2 Queen bed Room. They include Full Kitchen with Microwave, large couch (not pull out). They have pool, BBQ area, bar, large lobby with seating and snack/mini mart area. Also included is complimentary Airport Shuttle, Hot Breakfast and Wifi throughout the hotel. You can call (361)904-0090 and ask for the 2021 J22 Worlds rate. or Internet 2021 J22 Worlds which will show you the facility and book at this rate. $169.00/night. Notice the May, 17, 2021 cut off date for this rate

Getting Around

The Corpus Christi Airport has most major rental cars available. There is an Enterprise Rental Car location in Downtown as well.

Uber and Lyft operate in Corpus Christi and for short trips we have Lime and Blue Duck electric scooters operating in downtown and various parts of the city.

Local Knowledge (we'll add to this as people ask)

Our local grocery stores are called "H-E-B". The closest one to downtown is at 3133 S Alameda St. Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Our liquor stores are only open until 9PM and are NOT open on Sunday….sorry…plan ahead. Liquor stores sell beer, wine, and liquor.

Our convenience stores, grocery stores and pharmacy's can only sell beer and wine (nothing above 13%). They can sell until midnight during the week and 1 am

on Saturday night. They can't sell on Sunday morning until after noon.

Bars may stay open and continue to serve until 2am. Some in downtown do close before that. CCYC's bar usually closes around 10pm, but sometimes earlier if it's quiet.

Late night food options in downtown can be limited. The Exchange keeps their kitchen open late for food. Whataburger (Texas burger chain) is open 24/7.

Local Restaurants

Since competitors always ask, we've compiled a list of places we like to eat in the area. This is not a complete list and we may add to it so check back….

Downtown area:

CCYC
Water Street Oyster Bar
Aka Sushi (closed for remodeling-likely open by the event)
Vietnam
Thai Spice
Executive Surf Club (burgers, beer, live music)
Republic of Texas (steaks, top of the Omni Hotel)
The Exchange (American)
Mesquite Street Pizza
U & I Diner
Harrison's Landing
Railroad Street Seafood Station (American)
Bella Luna
Doyko Dauntaun (sushi)

Places worth a drive:

The Post
Drunken Noodle (Thai)
BKK (Thai)
The Post (American, craft beer)
Yoshi Sushi
Mac's BBQ
Senior Jaime's (Mexican)
Julian's BBQ
Bellino's (Italian)
Luciano's (Italian)
B & J Pizza on SPID
Blue Clove
Brewster Street Ice House (American)
The Ol' Steakhouse
Eirini's (Greek)
Z Counter (Asian Street food)
Poets
Yardarm

The Island/Port Aransas:

Snoopys (fried yumminess)
Dragonfly (Asian fusion)
Lisabella's (seafood)
Rock & Roll Sushi
Black Diamond Oyster Bar
Angry Marlin
Island Sushi
Black Sheep Bistro

Breakfast:

Garibaldi (Mexican)
Town & Country (Diner)
Whataburger
U & I Diner
Prices Chef
Sandi's Diner
Hester's Cafe
Jalisco (Doddridge and Alameda)
Laredo Taco Company (inside select Stripes convenience stores)
El Sol
8TE

Local color:

Snapka's (50's Drive-In)
La Costentita (Mexican)
Jalisence (Mexican)
Vick's (burgers)

Food Trucks:

El Jefe

Local Bars

Downtown:

Executive Surf Club (live music)
BUS
BW Lounge (top of the Beat Western Hotel)
Dr. Rockits (live music)
Goldfish
Brewster St (live music)
The Nueces Brewery (Brewery)
Railroad Street Seafood Co. (Brewery)
Rebel Toad (Brewery)
Bar in Republic of Texas (top of Omni-fancy)
House of Rock (live music)(crowd varies)
Cassidy's (Irish)

Worth the drive:

The Post
Fajitaville (bar on beach)
Lorelei (Brewery)
Tannins (Wine Bar)
Tapology

Local Color:

Vernon's (dive bar)
The Pelican (pilots bar)
Scuttlebutts (on the island)

Lot's of cool bars in Port Aransas