On June 13, 2025, West Coast Sailing marks its 20th anniversary. Two solid decades of fun. It’s been a wild ride since we started in ‘05. To summarize it all would be impossible. There have been so many memories, regattas, events, and emotions of all kinds! For our 20th year, I want to attempt to … Read More
It has been a hot summer all across the country, and it’s only July! Maybe you love it, perhaps you hate it, but don’t let the heat get you down. Training in hot temperatures can help to majorly improve your fitness level helping you the next time you hit the water for an event. So … Read More
Hard to believe, but summer is finally here! Which means so is junior sailing. Looking for a way to enhance your program and get your kids having fun!? Add some fitness to your daily routines! So program directors, head instructors, coaches, and instructors this one is for you! Check out reasons to add daily fitness … Read More
Do you think sailing is a sport? Of course, it is! So just like any other sport, we need to make sure we are stretching and recovering for success out on the water! Without proper stretching and recovery prior to and after sailing, we can end of hurting ourselves and decreasing our performance. Stretching before … Read More
New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is an ocean adventure nonprofit that provides STEM-based education programs, on and off the water, for students from all walks of life. NESS uses sailing, marine science, powerboating, and adventure sports as teaching platforms. They engage everyone in experiential learning that builds confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills vital … Read More
Are you ready to move faster? The last couple of high school sailing practices we have had some tricky days on the water. We have had some very puffy conditions where crews are sitting all the way in and then quickly have to pop up to hike and then move back in the middle after … Read More
Coaches this one is for you! With college and high school sailing in full swing, we thought we would focus on the team aspect of training. Looking for a new workout for your team this one is for you. Team training is a great way to bring together your team and get them stronger for … Read More
You wear a helmet for a bunch of other things. Why not wear it for sailing? I’ll admit that when I first heard about helmets being introduced to sailing I sneered and said things like, “that will never happen” and “it won’t take off.” But over the past few years my views have taken a … Read More
The USODA Team Trials: When 4 days determine a year of preparation By Bernat Gali Bou, USNT Coach, Lakewood Yacht Club Head Opti Coach Let’s be honest…when does the Sailing Schedule ever give us a break throughout the year? Really, if a sailor doesn’t want to ever take a break from racing, he/she could be sailing … Read More
Have you ever given kettlebells a try? Kettlebells are an excellent fitness tool to help to improve your sailing performance out on the water. Check out our article Kettlebell Training: New Workout To Add to Your Sailing Fitness Training for more on the benefits of the kettlebell, what not to do, and a beginner kettlebell … Read More
“Rags” to Riches: The Story of J Sail J Sail, a Polish sail making company, came from nowhere during the confines of the Cold War to dominate the globally competitive Optimist market. These sails are everywhere in Optimist sailing, and to list their top results in the USA alone would take up pages and pages. … Read More
Last week US Sailing held the National Sailing Programs Symposium in Jacksonville, Florida. Each winter US Sailing hosts a National Sailing Program Symposium or Leadership Symposium. Last winter was the first time I attended which was the Leadership Symposium and had a great time at the event. If you are looking to gain information on … Read More
Winter is in full gear all across the country. Hopefully, you either live somewhere warm or have been able to sneak away this winter for some warmer sailing. Winter is a great time to take advantage of stepping up your fitness training. A great training tool to build serious strength for sailing is the sandbag. … Read More