West Coast Sailing Blog

As sailors and kayakers, it is in our best interest to champion efforts toward protecting our environment, our waterways, our arena where we play, train and race. And as a retailer, it is our duty to stand behind and offer brands that emphasize sustainability and social responsibility. When you shop with us you are supporting ethical and sustainable business practices that translate to a healthier planet.One of our key brands, Rooster Sailing, has been committed to reducing their environmental i …

2022 Laser / ILCA District 22 Racing Schedule Jan 1 - Hangover Regatta at Mission Bay Yacht Club Jan 8 - Sunkist Series at Balboa Yacht Club Feb 5 - Super Bowl Regatta Charity Regatta, SMWYC Feb 5 - Sunkist Series at Balboa Yacht Club Feb 18-20 - Birthday Regatta & Leukemia Cup, Arizona Yacht Club Feb 19-20 - SCYA Midwinters at Mission Bay Yacht Club Feb 25-27 - ILCA Master California Championship at Mission Bay Yacht Club March 5-6 - Manning Series at Alamitos Bay Yach …

Whether you’re installing an autobailer for the first time on an older Laser, or replacing one on your ILCA or Laser, this step-by-step guide we’ve created will walk you through the process.What exactly does an autobailer do?The autobailer is there to (you guessed it) automatically bail the water. Original Lasers simply had a hole in the back of the cockpit with a rubber stopper. To operate, you’d pull the stopper out to bail, and then replace it to keep the water from re-entering. Super basic, …

Any crack or damage in the hull of your boat is something that should not be ignored. And while not all damage is equal, the ‘hull to deck joint’ is one that should be addressed. If you find yourself in this situation, hopefully these repair tips will help.What is the ‘Hull to Deck Joint’?Simply stated, the hull to deck joint is exactly what it sounds like - where the hull of the boat (the bottom) is joined together with the deck (the top). Fiberglass boats are constructed as separate pieces and …

Updated September 2021WHAT IS A DRYSUIT?A drysuit is a fully waterproof and breathable one piece suit designed to offer full protection from the elements. They feature neck and wrist seals with integrated booties to keep water out so that you can layer as needed to stay warm, dry, and comfortable on the water. A proper drysuit set up would include the drysuit itself plus a system of base and mid layers to wick moisture from your skin and add warmth as needed, depending on the outside air or wate …