West Coast Sailing Blog

Last summer, West Coast Sailing's own George Yioulos walked us through the top Laser sailboat racing upgrades in a widely viewed video, which you can view below:Thanks to thousands of views, great comments, and subtle changes to products currently available, we wanted to give you an updated list of our picks for the best Laser sailboat race upgrades.Wind IndicatorOur best selling wind indicator remains the ever popular C-Vane Wind Indicator. Designed by top Laser sailor and coach Ryan Minth, thi …

Summer time sailing is simple when it comes to gear - put on your favorite board shorts, grab your life jackets, and hit the water. Sailing in cold weather can be equally rewarding but requires the right sailing gear. In this article we're going to take a look at Thermal Sailing Tops, including why they are important, how they fit in your kit, and what options are available.A thermal top sits between a basic spandex top and a traditional spray top. These layers are designed to keep you warm and …

There is an exciting movement happening in Hawaii. Kid's are sailing nontraditional boats and getting more excited than ever about the sport. Proud sailing mom Karen Lattanzi reached out to us on the West Coast Sailing Facebook page to share this video and a quick story about her daughter Pearl and best friend Ariana. She wanted to let us know that there is proof that it works.What do we mean by that? We're talking about alternative pathways, and term we often use to describe the use of non trad …

Lahaina, HI - The 2016 Keith Dinsmoor Trophy Regatta was held in the waters off Lahaina Yacht Club in Hawaii on August 13th and 14th. Over forty sailors in fleets of RS Feva and O'Pen Bic sailboats enjoyed pristine conditions over two days of racing. Kai Ponting and Sophia Marchesi earned an impressive win in the Feva fleet, finishing a full ten points ahead of second place finishers Kane De Widle and Roarke Stallsmith. Rounding out the top three, Nalu Ho and Max McKay held there own in the ten …

Strictly Sail Pacific is one of our favorite events, and the West Coast's largest annual in water boat show. Top manufacturers from across the industry turn Jack London Square in San Francisco into a sailor's dream. This year, our team of George, Chris, Pete, and Phil were on hand to represent boats from RS Sailing, Weta, and O'Pen Bic. This show was also the major West Coast debut for the all new RS Quest, which was available for demo.A boat show is always a unique opportunity to show off new b …