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It’s March, ice and snow is melting off of docks, and spring sailing is getting underway everywhere you look! We’ve even had sub-40 temperatures at Florida regattas the last few weekends. Whether you’re hitting the water with high school and college sailing or as part of your local Frostbiting fleet, having the right gear is the best way to stay safe. If you’re not comfortable and safe, you’re not going to have any fun! For those high school and college sailors, there is a link at the bottom of …

Preparing for Travel RegattasThere’s snow on the ground around the country, and the winter sailing circuit is in full swing! There are a lot of moving parts especially when you are transporting a boat to Florida, particularly if you are planning on leaving it in a yacht club parking lot for a few months. Below, I’ve highlighted some of my checklist items for ensuring a smooth trip south and reducing the potential for downtime when you’re on the road.Let us know what’s on your mind before you hit …

Thoughts About Boat Cleaning by Bob Adam, VP of Sales and MarketingIt is becoming increasingly optimistic that junior programming will take place this summer. Albeit, the new normal will require significant changes and I admire all the insight and dedication that program directors and chairs have put into a safe return to play for our athletes. Countless hours have been put in by everyone to ensure the safety of students, competitors, staff, and volunteers. Covid 19 has affected ea …

Why is the RS Quest the right sailboat for you?The RS Quest is a modern sailboat that is packed full of innovative features, whether you’re a family looking for your next adventure or a program looking for a great training platform – you need to consider the RS Quest.The durable rotomoulded polyethylene construction and reassuring stability makes the RS Quest the perfect platform for inspiring new sailors and maximizing the time you can spend afloat. Though 2-3 is the ideal crew size, an abundan …

The RS Neo - The Unsung Hero of the RS Sailing RangeYou can sail, you love it and you want to get better at it, but you are not ready to jump into a performance boat. Maybe you have joined your first sailing club after learning to sail? Or you are coming back to sailing after decades away from the craft. Or you quite simply want to go sailing without any of the worries of boat maintenance? It sounds like you need to consider the RS Neo.The RS Neo is described as, “A single hander with sparkling …