West Coast Sailing Blog

For many, there is nothing better than enjoying a sunny summer day on the water. Compared to sailing in other seasons, summer sailing typically requires less 'specialized' sailing gear, but selecting the right apparel and accessories are key to keeping you comfortable and having fun. In this what to wear guide for warm weather and summer sailing, we're going to review our top recommendations for gear you should consider, looking at items like rash guards, headwear, UV protective items, and more. …

Thanks for visiting West Coast Sailing and for your interest in Triak. As of June 2019, West Coast Sailing is no longer the US distributor for the Triak sailing kayak. We've enjoyed working with this outstanding boat and think it has a great niche role in getting folks on the water. However, due to irregular demand and the cost of directly importing large shipments, we have regretfully decided to hand back distribution to Triak LLC, the holder of the building rights. All inquires related …

West Coast Sailing will be closed on Thursday, July 4th in observance of the 4th of July holiday and to give our hard working team a well earned day off. We will be back in the office and ready to assist you with all of your sailing needs at 9 am on Friday, July 5th. Please note that orders placed after 2pm pacific time on Tuesday, July 3rd will not ship until Friday, July 5th. Also be aware that packages typically don't move on a holiday, so all shipping times this week will be a day longe …

When people ask, yes, we've been doing this a long time...June 13th 2019 marks the 14th anniversary of West Coast Sailing. "That's a long time for a small business to not just survive, but grow and adapt and thrive" says president, owner, and founder George Yioulos. "We've been through ups and downs in the industry, the coming and going of great builders, and even some of our competitors. Our product mix is also quite a bit different than it was in 2005 as we look to serve more sailors. And …

RS Aeros are coming to the Columbia River Gorge! The summer sailing season in beautiful Cascade Locks, Oregon (home to the famous 'Gorge' sailing venue) is about to kick off with a number of great events hosted by the Columbia Gorge Racing Association. The RS Aero class will take to the water as part of the Steve Cockerill RS Aero Clinic (June 25-26) and the RS Aero North Americans (June 28-30). West Coast Sailing will be on hand to support both these events and several charter boat …