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Melges 14 Available for Demo Sailing

Melges 14 Available for Demo Sailing

We’ve got ’em! Schedule a date to test sail the new Melges 14. This new design is the next big thing in dinghy sailing. Be among the first in your area to try it out!

March 8, 2016 Melges 14, Sailboats
Dave Birch, a Laser Pico, and the English Channel

Dave Birch, a Laser Pico, and the English Channel

Dave Birch will raise money for hospice. He will do so by sailing across the English Channel on his Laser Pico. “The Pico was an easy choice. The simplicity of it’s set up and ease of handling.” ~ Dave Birch

February 28, 2016 Laser Pico, Sailing News
Sunfish Colors

Sunfish Colors

LaserPerformance announces the available color combinations for the Sunfish for 2016. Two new sail colors are added, so Sunfish buyers now have six great recreational sails to choose from.

February 21, 2016 Sailboats, Sunfish
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
Brady Carlson Reviews the Melges 14

Brady Carlson Reviews the Melges 14

“It was an absolute blast! Hands down the Melges 14 is the best dinghy I’ve ever sailed. It cuts through waves like butter. My friends literally had to pry me out of that boat!” Brady Carlson

January 15, 2016 Melges 14
Melges 14 now available from Shoreline Sailboats

Melges 14 now available from Shoreline Sailboats

Wow! We are very excited to offer our customers the new Melges 14, and proud to be an authorized dealer of this exciting new single-hand sailboat built by Melges Performance Sailboats of Zenda, Wisconsin USA.

January 12, 2016 Melges 14, Sailboats
Sunfish Wood Blades Upgraded for 2016

Sunfish Wood Blades Upgraded for 2016

For 2016 the classic mahogany blades will be even better. Sapele Mahogany will now be used instead of African Mahogany. Read more to find out why this is exciting news for Sunfish buyers.

January 10, 2016 Sunfish
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
Something new under the Sunfish Logo

Something new under the Sunfish Logo

Shoreline Sailboats offers the NEW Sunfish SUP: Laser Performance Quality – Stand up paddle boards The eponymous SUP collection… Sunfish is a name synonymous with fun. So, it is no wonder that LaserPerformance decided to add the moniker to their new line of stand up paddle boards – the Sunfish […]

December 29, 2015 Sunfish SUP
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