The Melges 15 is one fantastic boat. Perfect for couples, families and date nights!

Jake and his awesome wife Liz went for their first spin in the Melges 15. Beautiful Seattle day with about 10-15 kts of wind. Here is how their afternoon sail went. Boat link: https://westcoastsailing.net/melges-15/

New boat review dropping this week on the Melges 15.

Ready to get on the water? New boat? New top? New hardware? We have a great collection on our website. Come check it out.https://westcoastsailing.net/

We've recently introduced a new branch to our business, the West Coast Sailing Rig Shop. Rig Shop: https://westcoastsailing.net/parts/line/one-design-rigging Custom and pre-speced items, hand built rigging products for many one design sailboats now made in house. Spliced halyards, sheets and control lines for dinghies and keelboats now available.

Melges 15s are coming to the Columbia River Gorge this summer. Stay tuned for more event and charter details.

Here are a couple of different ways you can set up your boat for racing.

New ILCAs come in two specifications, Classic and Carbon. Classic boats come with Aluminium mast sections and tillers, less popular with racers due to their weight and size. Composite spec boats come with the Composite top section, tiller, and tiller extension.

In this video, we go over the details of setting up your ILCA Laser to race effectively. These basic tips will help you stay away from the common mistakes that keep you from using your rigging systems to the fullest potential.

Need some new parts for your ILCA Laser? Here is what you need to know!

Having the right gear makes all the difference when sailing. West Coast Sailing carries top tier sailing apparel and accessories to keep you comfortable on the water. We carry what you need for whatever kind of sailing you do, be it offshore, inshore, dinghy and/or frostbiting. If you have the right clothing, there's no such thing as bad weather. --- Shop All Sailing Apparel & Accessories: https://westcoastsailing.net/apparel Featured in this video: *Gill OS2 Offshore Sailing Jackets & Trousers https://westcoastsailing.net/gill-os2-offshore-jacket-men-os24j/ https://westcoastsailing.net/gill-os2-offshore-jacket-women-os24jw/ https://westcoastsailing.net/gill-os2-offshore-trouser-men-os24t/ https://westcoastsailing.net/gill-os2-offshore-trouser-women-os24tw/ --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcoastsailing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestCoastSailing/ Website: https://westcoastsailing.net/sailing-week-2021 Email Us: info@westcoastsailing.net

Lifejackets save lives and are a critical piece of your sailing equipment. They work best when they fit correctly and are in good working order. It is important to inspect your equipment before you head out for a planned sailing adventure. We offer many lifejacket options, if you are not sure which one will best fit your needs, our sailing experts can help. --- Shop Lifejackets: https://westcoastsailing.net/apparel/life-jackets --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcoastsailing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestCoastSailing/ Website: https://westcoastsailing.net/sailing-week-2021 Email Us: info@westcoastsailing.net

The new era of Laser sailing is here - the Ovington ILCA is impeccably built to our highest standards and is now available here at West Coast Sailing. Enjoy a full review by the experts on our team. Ovington Boats, the UK based builder specializing in high performance dinghies, was approved by the International Laser Class Association (ILCA) and World Sailing in August 2020. A long time supporter of the class and its sailors, West Coast Sailing carefully considered all new builders and sought to find the best ILCAs available. The team at West Coast Sailing is confident the Ovington ILCA will become the boat of choice for sailors looking for high quality spare parts, reliable support, and a strong track record of success. The fit and finish of these ILCAs is second to none and benefits from a long history of building high performance and Olympic level dinghies for the world's top sailors. **ILCA Boat Specs** Length: 13.78 feet Beam: 4.56 feet Draft: 2.62 feet Sail Area: 76 ft² (ILCA 7), 62 ft² (ILCA 6), 50 ft² (ILCA 4) Hull weight: 130 pounds Capacity: 1–2 people Skill Level: Beginner to Expert Race Level: Club to Olympic Transportation: Car-top or Trailer Available in 3 rig sizes: ILCA 4 - The smallest rig, also know as the 4.7 ILCA 6 - The mid size rig, also known as the Radial ILCA 7 - The largest rig, also known at the Standard/Full --- Shop the Ovington ILCA: https://westcoastsailing.net/ovington-ilca-sailboat/ Shop ILCA sails: https://westcoastsailing.net/parts/ilca-dinghy-parts/sails-battens Shop ILCA parts: https://westcoastsailing.net/parts/ilca-dinghy-parts/ --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcoastsailing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestCoastSailing/ Website: https://westcoastsailing.net/sailing-week-2021 Email Us: info@westcoastsailing.net

We've created a hands-on full review of the RS Aero, a modern single handed one design sailboat. Watch on the water footage of sailing the boat in the Columbia River Gorge. **RS Aero Boat Specs** Designer: Jo Richards/RS Sailing Length: 13 feet 2 inches Beam: 4 feet 7 inches Hull Weight: 67 lbs Construction: Epoxy glass & carbon composite with foam core Mast: 2-part carbon composite Boom: Carbon composite Foils: Epoxy composite with foam core --- Shop the RS Aero: https://westcoastsailing.net/rs-aero/ --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcoastsailing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestCoastSailing/ Website: https://westcoastsailing.net/sailing-week-2021 Email Us: info@westcoastsailing.net

Sailing small boats leads to big fun! We dive into why you should consider sailing small boats if you don't already. In dinghies, getting a feel for the boat is easier, which can help you build your skills and confidence while under sail in various conditions. Hone your skills and build a foundation that can translate up to any size yacht. Dinghies are accessible and tons of fun, so get out there and try sailing small. --- Boats featured in this video: RS Aero: https://westcoastsailing.net/rs-aero/ RS Zest: https://westcoastsailing.net/rs-zest/ RS 21: https://westcoastsailing.net/rs21/ RS Venture: https://westcoastsailing.net/rs-venture/ --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcoastsailing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestCoastSailing/ Website: https://westcoastsailing.net/sailing-week-2021 Email Us: info@westcoastsailing.net

Join us February 22nd - 26th, 2021 for five days of new content dedicated to sailboats, parts, apparel, and accessories. In lieu of attending boat shows this year, we have curated a week’s worth of videos highlighting what we do best here at West Coast Sailing. Tune in daily to get inspired, informed and encouraged to spend more time on the water. We are a passionate, small team of sailors that are here to help you pick out the gear, parts, or new boat that you’ve been searching for. https://westcoastsailing.net/sailing-week-2021 --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcoastsailing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestCoastSailing/ Website: https://westcoastsailing.net/sailing-week-2021 Email Us: info@westcoastsailing.net

Here is a quick look at one of Jake's first days in an RS Aero. Stay tuned for our full review! Check out the boat here! https://westcoastsailing.net/rs-aero/

Check out what is quite possibly the most versatile boat in our lineup. The RS Zest is simple, stable, and fun for both kids and adults. It really is a fantastic boat for cruising around the lake or marina. Head to our website for more details on this fantastic boat! https://westcoastsailing.net/rs-zest/

High-performance single-handed sailing isn't just for the boys, the RS Aero is the perfect, lightweight, platform for women to get out there and send it. Head on over to our website to see why this boat awesome for you!

We have an RS21 complete and ready to go! Contact our team today at boatsales@westcoastsailing.net or by calling 503-285-5536 for more info on this complete, ready to sail package with road trailer.