Claas Sailing

11/03/2025

05/27/2022

J/125 Stars in TOP GUN: MAVERICK movie - six minutes of sailing on San Francisco Bay!

Maverick's (Tom) "love interest" is "Penny" (Jennifer). She's a sailboat owner that Tom offers to help with her "engine problem" (the J/125 offshore speedster). Tom's famous quote: "I don't sail boats, Penny, I land on them!"

12/26/2021

Sails. They're not just for sailboats!

A boat being propelled by the wind may sound familiar, but next month's test could help the shipping industry in its quest to clean up carbon emissions.

09/22/2021

https://www.ussailing.org/news/conner-blouin-wins-us-sailing-championship-of-champions-in-the-lightning/
Sunfish North American Champion, Conner Blouin, wins the Championship of Champions, one of the most interesting regattas that challenges sailors to excel in a different type of boat. The regatta was sailed in Lightnings this year.

Conner Blouin Wins US Sailing Championship of Champions in the Lightning ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE, Mich. (September 19, 2021) — The 47th Championship of Champions and the Jack Brown Trophy will be going home with Conner Blouin, from the College of Charleston Yacht Club, and his crew JoAnn Fisher (Coll...

07/26/2021

Here's where to watch Olympic sailing!

TOKYO 2020: US SAILING TEAM COVERAGE & NEWS The Sailing Events of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Enoshima, Japan (Racing Venue) July 24 – August 4, 2021 (Racing Dates) Watch LIVE on NBC The Sailing events of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will be broadcast daily on NBC’s Olympics website, with addit...

05/12/2021

We're excited about the new 28' J/9!

J/9 Offshore Daysailer sailboat- A next-generation 28-footer easily handled by a friends & family crew.

04/25/2021

Razorback Thistle Fleet 146 will be on the starting line this summer!
https://www.thistleclass.com/

09/26/2020

This is one of our favorite books to recommend to beginner and moderately experienced sailors. Comprehensive and beautifully presented.

09/26/2020

Sailing is a beneficial, low-risk activity. Get on the water!

Looking for fun summertime activities you can enjoy safely during the COVID-19 pandemic? Here are several options to try.

08/19/2019

Good advice for racing in any fleet!

Sailing expert and J22 World Champion Mike Marshall explains two mental traits that will help you stay ahead of the fleet. Discover more sailing tips here.

04/01/2019

8 important ways that sailing helps girls navigate life on and off the water