Sailing News

University of Rochester Sailing Team Fundraiser

University of Rochester Sailing Team Fundraiser

Getting Ready for Boats! The University of Rochester Sailing Team has recently received a very generous donation from UR alum, Tom Schwartz, to purchase a fleet of 6 new Club 420s (See our post regarding the selling off of URSC’s existing FJ fleet.) The team is expecting boats to arrive by mid-April. […]

February 20, 2016 Sailing News
Steve and fiance sailing the M14 at Navy Fall Regatta

Steve Pickel of North Sails Reviews the Melges 14

“The biggest thing I have noticed is that you don’t even realize how fast you are going. All of a sudden you find that – Okay, we’re just rippin’.” Steve Pickel of North Sails talks about the new Melges 14.

February 13, 2016 Interview, Melges 14, Sailing News
2015 Shoreline Superlatives

2015 Shoreline Superlatives

This is our list of favorite things in innovations and news from sailing in 2015. It’s not easy to list just a few things, but see if you don’t agree that these are pretty cool.

January 1, 2016 Sailing News
Shoreline’s Top Twelve Stories for 2015

Shoreline’s Top Twelve Stories for 2015

Shoreline Sailboats Top Twelve Stories for 2015 Yeah, everybody does a top ten list. This list goes to twelve!

December 31, 2015 Sailing News
The State of Sailing

The State of Sailing

We see a sport making a slow and steady comeback from the depths of its loss of participants. First-hand, we see great interest in the products we sell, both used and in particular new.

November 28, 2015 Editorial, Sailing News
Laser Mark II Sail Now Class-Legal

Laser Mark II Sail Now Class-Legal

This is the sail every Laser sailor has been waiting for…  LaserPerformance is pleased to announce that the new Standard Mark II Sail has recently been signed off by the Laser class and ISAF for most competition. The sail will immediately be legal for all events except ISAF World Cup […]

October 25, 2015 Laser, Laser Performance, Sailing News, Sails
Bug Sailboat Sail for James Taylor

Bug Sailboat Sail for James Taylor

James Taylor and son, Henry become our newest customers I didn’t know that because of the Bug I would get to meet, beloved artist, James Taylor. But I did. It seems that James’ son Henry had outgrown the original Bug rig that caries 40.9 sq.ft. of sail. He got his dad […]

June 28, 2015 Sailing News
1st Annual Don Van Vechten Memorial Regatta – Rochester Canoe Club

1st Annual Don Van Vechten Memorial Regatta – Rochester Canoe Club

Update from the RCC Commodore- Dierdre Santos-Kaukeinen: 22 boats registered and sailed in the regatta despite the weather forecast. The predicted storms never materialized, although the racers and committee members dealt with rain and challenging, ever-changing winds out of the southeast.  The RC ran six races before lunch, with two […]

June 18, 2015 Sailing News, Sunfish
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Youth Sailing Camp at Canandaigua

It’s time to sail at Canandaigua! Canandaigua Yacht Club is ready for your child to come and join the fun of sailing this summer. Steve Heinzelman, Director of Sailing Instruction at the club, had this to say about the excellent program. “Our instructors keep the focus on fun. Watching the kids […]

May 26, 2015 Sailing News, Youth Sailing
Z420 and 420 Omega: This is the Future

Z420 and 420 Omega: This is the Future

The new LaserPerformance collegiate Z420 and 420 Omega are designed to insure the future success of collegiate sailing through design collaboration with many college coaches as well as sailing industry designers, experts and racers.

March 14, 2015 Laser Performance, Sailing News
Laser Pico – Biggest Small Sailboat

Laser Pico – Biggest Small Sailboat

Although a child could master sailing the Pico in a day, to say it is just a beginner’s boat is a serious underestimate of this fun, durable, and confidence inspiring single-hander from Laser. […]

February 25, 2015 Sailboats, Sailing News
Hyde Laser Sail: Special Group Pricing Offer

Hyde Laser Sail: Special Group Pricing Offer

Shoreline Sailboats is offering a group discount on new Hyde’s full-rig folded Laser sails. Find out how you can take advantage of this special offer. District 9 Laser sailors in Western New York: If your Laser could use a crisp new race sail for 2015, you may want to take part […]

February 17, 2015 Laser, Local News, Sailing News