West Coast Sailing Blog

Ask any scholastic sailor about their favorite piece of cold weather gear and the response will be something along the lines of "I LOVE MY DRYSUIT!" If you're serious about extending your season, participating in a frostbite series, or sailing for a scholastic program, keep reading. Our Drysuit Guide is just for you!Wetsuits vs DrysuitsThe primary difference between a wetsuit and a drysuit is in the name . Wetsuits are designed to keep you warm once wet by trapping a thin layer of water next to …

For one week in August, the best Tasar sailors from around the world gathered in the Gorge to find out who would be crowned the next Tasar World Champion. The 60 boat fleet from Australia, Europe, Japan, and North America was described by some as the most competitive fleet at a worlds in years and included Olympic medalists, past World Champions, and well known sailors from other classes. As the North American Tasar supplier, we were stoked to have this event right in our backyard and to be part …

Can you believe it's almost the end of July?Summer is flying by here at West Coast Sailing and you have helped keep us busy! We're shipping lots of boxes, talking to many sailors, and attending great events. It's hard work keeping up but this is what we are all about. Small boat sailing, all the time. We hope you are all enjoying the beautiful weather and spending time out on the water and at regattas.Regatta ReportsThe last few weeks have been stacked with great local events. Our top national L …

                                                   The future of dollies is here and we're stoked about it! We're proud to be on board with Dynamic Dollies & Racks, a brand new dolly manufacturer based on Rhode Island. Founded by Peter Seidenberg, Dynamic is backed by years of experience and product know-how.What makes these dollies stand out? It's all in the details. …

Dear Customers,I started this company 8 years ago - time flies. It is truly hard to express how fortunate we have been and how humbled we are by the comments we get from customers worldwide.2012 has been our most successful year to date, continuing our trend of growth. We have a huge building, great sailing products and the best staff in the business. Your decision to shop here for the low prices, free shipping, selection and service has a side benefit you might not know. That decision to do …