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Keep Your Boat Fast With Sailboat Hull Preparation

by | Apr 13, 2020 | maintenance

While a brand new hull from the factory may be the easiest way to have the fastest boat on the starting line, the cost can get prohibitive unless you charter. Here is a list of sailboat hull preparation tips to keep your boat in peak racing condition, both inside and...
Giulietti Spar Set (Hand made in Italy)

Giulietti Spar Set (Hand made in Italy)

by | Mar 6, 2023

Comes with custom masts, sprits and booms to suit the sailor’s weight. POWER:  For Sailors over 45kg – The power rig with Black top sprit and 45mm boom and stiffer lower mast (Compares to the MkIV) Medium: For sailors over 40kg – This rig has the...

Preseason Optimist Maintenance — What to Look For

by | Apr 6, 2020 | maintenance

Performing a little preseason Optimist maintenance can help you avoid wasting beautiful days on the water at the boat club doing work. How many times have you had a call from the yacht club or coach to discover your sailor’s Optimist is broken because of something...

The 2020 Guide to Optimist Blades

by | Jul 21, 2020 | equipment, maintenance

McLaughlin’s 2020 Guide to Optimist Racing Blades This article applies to the top five percent of all Opti sailors and is intended as a guide to highlight the differences in the modern Optimist blades. Today’s Opti racers have more choice than ever before...

Staying in shape during COVID-19

by | Mar 26, 2020 | fitness

Staying in shape during COVID-19 Social distancing continues because of the country’s COVID-19 restrictions. As a result, we thought it would be helpful to remind you of a few sailing exercises you can do at home to stay in shape. Physical fitness is a key...
Pro Racing Harness

Pro Racing Harness

by | Feb 20, 2019

All around harness with low bulk and internal back support and is designed for all trapeze boats. Features include: Saftey quick release hook, Shoulder strap release system, motion neoprene leg straps, Redesigned back panel for optimal movement, and renforced 1000D...
5 x Blackgold Sparset (Used and New Components)

5 x Blackgold Sparset (Used and New Components)

by | Feb 8, 2024

Dog not included hehe 5 black gold sparsets are available to be purchased as a value bundle. With this amazing deal, you’d be receiving: Blackgold Medium Mast: 5 x Used Blackgold 40mm Boom x 2 Used and 45mm Boom X 3 New Blackgold 29mm Sprit: 5 x New Please be...

Trainers

by | Feb 25, 2019

Trainers With each American made training boat that McLaughlin crafts, we produce boats that are lighter, stronger, faster and more comfortable than ever before. If your training program is in search of a new way to train the next generation of sailors, the McLaughlin...
Ultimate Neo Vest 3mm

Ultimate Neo Vest 3mm

by | May 22, 2020

70% M-Flex 3 mm neoprene vest which is ideal for wet, active boats in cold water conditions. The Neo Racing vest is ultimately worn as a single layer with comfort from the polar lining, but also as an overtop for extra wind protection. The super-stretch neoprene, and...
Zhik Lightweight High Cut Boot – Grey

Zhik Lightweight High Cut Boot – Grey

by | Feb 19, 2021

The Zhik High Cut Ankle Boot is an evolution from Zhik’s previous range. The new range of Zhik dinghy boots improves on grip and durability, while adding more comfort. The High Cut Ankle boot is an update to a favorite amongst the sailing community, and a great...
Merino Wool Neo Vest

Merino Wool Neo Vest

by | Feb 21, 2019

60% M-Flex 1.5 mm neoprene vest with a warm merino lining, ideal in wet conditions on its own or layered up on colder days. Designed with maximum flexibility, through panel layout and a contoured fit. The merino lining provides a soft and comfortable feel against the...
Chartered Optiparts Blade Bag

Chartered Optiparts Blade Bag

by | Feb 20, 2019

This is a blade bag that has been used at McLaughlin charters. This is USED equipment. The Optiparts Blade Bag is padded inside and out to protect your investment. It is constructed of 600 Dacron. This bag has three compartments for rudder, dagger board, and...
Horizon Hiking Long John 1.5mm

Horizon Hiking Long John 1.5mm

by | Mar 15, 2023

80% M-Flex 1.5mm full length hiking Long John with durable fixed pads in the back of the legs. Developed in collaboration with Nicholas Heiner, Magic Marine team rider, to create our most premium summer hiking suit yet. It is designed in a light colour to reflect the...
Viper Harness

Viper Harness

by | Mar 16, 2023

A new addition to the Magic Marine harness range. This lightweight harness has taken the good points from both the Team and Viper harnesses combined with some new additions to make the best lightweight harness yet. It has a wide spreader bar to even out the load...

Picking the perfect Optimist bowline

by | Jun 25, 2020 | equipment

When in it come to picking an Optimist bowline, your choices for a are getting ever more numerous. While it doesn’t get a lot of attention, this line is possibly the most critical piece of safety equipment in your boat, but it also happens to be dead weight. In...
Black Gold Mast — Low Cleat

Black Gold Mast — Low Cleat

by | Feb 21, 2019

The Blackgold LC with a low cleat fitted. Made on request from Opti Coaches. Perfect for smaller kids to have the advantage of easy grip. The BLACKGOLD™ RIG is the world’s most advanced Optimist rig. For many years it has been chosen as the official...