West Coast Sailing Blog

For the first time in the history of the RS Feva class, the 2018 World Championships will be held right here in the U.S. Clearwater Community Sailing Center in beautiful Clearwater, Florida, will host this year's event April 1st - 8th, 2018, featuring teams from around the world. West Coast Sailing is pleased to announce a special partnership with a Pacific Northwest sailors Dieter Creitz and Conrad Miller to support their goal of sailing in the RS Feva Worlds. Over the next two months, we'll f …

We are happy to announce the addition of Hobie Kayaks to our product line. These remarkable boats complement our existing sailboat offerings nicely. Not only are we stocking popular models, we're also stocking the full range of Parts and Accessories. In fact, we've hired a long time kayaker to assist all our customer with the expertise and experience you've come to expect from West Coast Sailing.Hobie Kayaks are best known for having revolutionized Kayaking with the 'MirageDrive' pedal drive sys …

The RS Zest is a brand new compact boat that delivers more crew space and practical, enjoyable features than older generation rivals. The RS Zest replaces the RS Quba and is already a hit with training centers and families. Class leading space for two sailors, yet small enough for convenient single-handing. Instructors will love the practical design solutions engineered by our team. Rotomoulded polyethylene construction makes the RS Zest almost maintenance free – this is a boat to get you onto t …

West Coast Sailing has deep roots in scholastic sailing. Our staff members sailed for their respective school programs, have run teams as student athletes, and continue to both coach and volunteer. We are committed to providing the best selection and service for all of your scholastic sailing needs. We know what is important and what works - we've been there. To say that you, we offer 15% off all apparel and accessories for scholastic sailing. To apply a discount simply enter the code ISSA (for …

Gill, the world leader in sailing apparel, has launched a new range of marine specific down jackets and vests. The pioneering Hydrophobe Down Jacket and Vest have been designed specifically for the marine environment. Insulated with 650 fill power and packed with a 90/10 water-resistant Duck Down, it's perfect for sailing in cold, wet and windy conditions - trapping warmth better, resisting water longer and drying quicker.The HydroDown JacketThe Hydrophobe Down Jacket has Duck Down insulation ma …