West Coast Sailing Blog

The new year is off to a fast and exciting start with the long-awaited arrival of the new RS Aero. Our first container arrived several weeks ago and we were immediately impressed with the fit and finish of these new boats. If the international buzz around this boat is any indication, this is the first of many RS Aero shipments. We're looking forward to getting these first boats out to eager owners and spending a bit of time on the water ourselves. Everyone around the office is looking forward to …

http://vimeo.com/116409324The 2015 Tasar Worlds took place earlier this month at Geographe Bay Yacht Club in Western Australia. In addition to the large Australian showing, the 120 deep fleet included teams from North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Japan, and the Netherlands. The sailors were treated to a week of close racing, great hospitality, and beautiful surroundings. Congratulations to Chris Dance and Peter Hackett, the new Tasar World Champions, and all of the competitors. A …

2014 was another remarkable year for RS Sailing. More RS boats are being sailed in North America than ever before, new events are being created, and excitement continues to grow. Here is a recap of the progress made in 2014 and a look at what is in store for 2015 and beyond.RS Aero Lift OffThe RS Aero, shown in the photo above, launched in January at the London Boat Show. This groundbreaking single-hander has generated interest around the work with over 500 boats already sold. The first West Coa …

George and Phil headed east to attend the Annapolis Boat Show and RS Sailing Dealer meeting earlier this month. The Annapolis show is a must attend event for sailors and showcases the latest boats, apparel, hardware, and sailing accessories. It is also a great opportunity to catch up with our friends and colleagues from around the industry. We spent a rainy few days at the Boat Locker / RS Sailing booth, talking to interested sailors about the RS Sailing range. The stand looked impressive this y …

What happens when you mix fun boats, close racing, and a beautiful venue? Tons of excited sailors, and a clear indication of the growth of youth sailing in the state of Hawaii. Our very own Andrew Cannard (Customer Service Manager) headed to Hawaii to check out the Dinsmoor Trophy Regatta at Lahaina Yacht Club. Thank you to Mike Sowers for the following regatta report.The 2nd Annual Keith Dinsmoor Trophy Regatta was held in the waters off Lahaina over the weekend of September 13th & 14th, with o …