Yesterday, Reed Johnson, Pearl Street Market,  signed his old sail, the one that this duffle bag was made from. This creative duffle bag was designed and built at Colie Sails. Made from a winning Olimpic Sail, made in Italy, sailed in NJ and across the globe at Optimist Europeans, will reside in San Francisco, after, you guessed it, Optimist World and European Team Trials in Brant Beach, LBI, NJ!

We are happy to announce the exciting news that Colie Sails has a new owner, Clay Johnson! Same great customer service, same faces (including me, Steph, through the summer.) Same everything and now with dynamic new leadership.

Great results at Meeting del Garda! Out of 1076 sailors, the largest single class sailing regatta in the world Olimpic Sails achieved FIRST place overall and SECOND place female.
1st  Overall : Omer ISIK – TUR  sailing with an Olimpic Radial Medium
2nd Female: Maria Vittoria MARCHESINI - ITA sailing with NEW Olimpic Platinum

Thank you Eric Reitenger D10 Secretary for providing the D10 Schedule--Lotsa Laser sailing opportunities this season. Plus many YRAs have series too, not listed here. You must be a member of those YRAs to participate. Please note, many in the list are junior events. Check ahead if you are sailing 4.7 or Radial! We don't want you to think these are Laser full rig only.

April 14 Philadelphia Laser Champs @ Marsh Creek Sailing Club
April 21-22 Sunshine Open @ Severn Sailing Association
May 19 Laser Atlantic Coasts @ Eastern Yacht Club, MA
May 19 Monmouth Spring Regatta
May 26 Lavallette Spring Regatta
June 2 Orange Coffee Pot @ Surf City YC (Area C qualifiers for US Sailing O'Day and FInals are in Sheboygan, WI)
June 3 Laser Clinic @ Toms River Yacht Club
June 9-10 District 10 Champs @ Island Heights Yacht Club
June 9-10 District 8 Champs @ Sayville Yacht Club
June 16 Shrewsbury Spring Regatta
June 29 Feed the Need Jr Regatta @ Pine Beach YC
July 7-8 Laser Master's ACCs @ Sayville YC
July 11 Jr. Smythe qualifiers @ Toms River YC
July 12 Iron Man Jr Regatta @ Shore Acres YC
July 13 Powder Puff Jr Regatta @ Metedeconk River YC (fills up quickly)
July 16-17 Team Race @ Lavallette YC
July 23-24 Jr. Olympics @ Island Heights YC
August 2 Jr. Summer Sailing Classic @ Ocean Gate YC
August 20th Jr. Regatta @ Shrewsbury Sailing and Yacht Club
August 25 Jr Annual Regatta @ Surf City YC
September 8-9 Annual Regatta @ Surf City YC
September 14-16 Laser Master's Nationals @ Brant Beach YC
September 16, 23,30 BBYC Fall Series
September 22 Monmouth Fall Regatta
September 23-24 District 11 Champs @ Severn Sailing Association
September 29 Philadelphia Cup @ Penns Landing
October 6-7 Laser MidAtlantics @ Brant Beach YC
October 13 Fall Laser Regatta @ Marsh Creek

Staying comfortable for team practice---

Southern Regional High School Sailing Team members Ange and Amanda in their new dry suits.

Free Optimist Rigging Clinic at Colie Sails
When: Sunday, May 27, from 9-12 You get a half hour rigging lesson with a member of our staff.
Where: Colie Sails, 1649 Bay Avenue, Point Pleasant 
Who's Invited: Optimist Sailors and Parents
BYOR: Bring your sail and spars 
Register by May 20th:  Call 800-481-4349 or 732-892-4344
Directions to COLIE SAILS 1649 Bay Avenue, Point Pleasant



New Women's Pro Drysuits by Gill are in stock as well as the Pro breathable with front zip.

Team orders are welcomed, call Colie!

Take a look at FROSTBITE for our suggestions if you are new to sailing this time of year.

Team orders are welcome, call for a Code for purchasing on line.

We also have "dry" gloves, "windproof" hats, and "waterproof" socks. 

Check out the links from each product name to where they are in our site.....

This week in at Takapuna Boating Club, Auckland, New Zealand, Simon SIVITZ KOSUTA & Jas FARNETI won the 470 Jr. World title with Olimpic Sails: Olimpic SR main, Olimpic jib and Olimpic BOG Ultra light spinnaker.
They had EIGHT 1st place finishes and won the regatta with a 26 point lead.

Alex is laying a full length reinforcement of Top Gun marine polyester down the centerline of a Colie Deluxe Top Cover.  Made in USA. Point Pleasant, NJ. Today. 

Feeling like you want to do something special for Valentine's Day this year? Think about getting a sweetie something warm for the beginning of the frostbite sailing season. We'll throw in the Sweethearts if you purchase something from this section. No kidding. We will.

For you lady sailors--now in stock at Colie! New drysuit by Gill for Women! Womens Pro Drysuit has a back zip so it is less bulky over the chest. Aside from being more comfortable the bonus is a more flattering fit. 

Optimist sailor, Nathan Smith from St. Martin wins Colie Deluxe Top Cover at this year's Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta Competitors Give Away. Sailors traveled to Miami from 22 states and 25 countries to sail in this annual event!

Coming in February, the Inlet Junior will be available in hot pink!

*USCG recommended weight range

We upgraded our order desk to better serve our cutomers. We gave ourselves an early present and wanted you to see where we are when you call.

Give the sailors on your shopping list the gear they need and recieve a free gift with purchase! We have plenty of the best Gill Gear at Colie!

Event Lower Masts from 4.7 Worlds, great buy! Limited quantity, in stock. Great for Junior Sailing Programs wishing to jump start a 4.7 fleet.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

From your friends at Colie Sails.

You gotta love this picture

Our team style can't be beat with a jacket from Gill

Best of luck to all sailors, parents, organizers and coaches at Optimist SECs this weekend!

Don't miss out on an opportunity to purchase a lightly chartered McLaughlin Optimist with huge savings plus a free dolly or Colie Deluxe Padded Bottom Cover!

New Jersey Fall Laser Schedule provided by Eric Reitenger, thanks!

We are proud of all of you.

Sailor Peter Janezic SLO 314 1st place in FOUR races at OPTINAM this month! Second place overall!

Need a new sail or USAs or CANs? We'll be on site at Laser North Americans in Brant Beach on Monday through registration.

We are fully stocked with Laser, Radial and 4.7 sails! Harken Laser parts! See you at Brant Beach for the North Americans!

Father's Day is this Sunday. Get all the gear you need for your sailing Dad here! Check out the DryFreak shirts here, which will look and keep Dad cool. Complement the shirt with Gill Padded Fast-Drying Shorts (and don't forget to get the pads). Finish off the outfit with a hat or visor to keep the sun out of Dad's eyes! Also, we all know Dads love tools, so check some out here! 

Not necessarily politically correct, but back by popular demand! Get your "Get Better Trim with Colie Sails" t-shirts while supplies last here!! 

The First SEVEN places at the Portugese National I420 Championship at Clube Nautico De Tavira on May 16-29 were won with Olimpic sails.

On June 4th, Surf City Yacht Club will host the Jack Elfman Orange Coffee Pot Regatta. This regatta is the oldest Laser regatta in the world! It dates back to 1972, the first year Lasers were sailed. Lasers, Radials, and 4.7's can enter the race. Awards will be given to Full Rigs, Radials, 4.7's, Juniors (<18), Masters (50+) and Women. Check out the NOR or contact Newt Wattis at 609-494-2801/nwattis@verizon.net for more details.

Looking for a new Laser, 420, Sunfish or Opti? We have them! Want to buy used? We have used Optis and Sunfish. We also have Event Optis, which were chartered in only one or two events. Call us at 800-481-4349 and we will work with you to select the package and accessories that you need. Ask for Steph or Joe!

I recently enjoyed a visit from a past employee. He brought along some of the next generation of Opti sailors! Thanks for stopping by K.C.!

Our 5th Annual Rigging Clinic for Optimists is set for Sunday May 29, 2010, here at Colie Sails.

This is an annual opportunity to have your child¹s Optimist sail and spars properly "rigged and ready" for sailing this summer.

The clinic and our labor are FREE; you pay only for missing or worn out lines or hardware. Call to sign up for a time slot for a private rigging inspection and lesson while you child ties his or her sail on. Parents are invited to watch, with limited assistance! Bring your child, sail, blades, and spars. We¹ll have precut lines, bailers, whistles, lifejackets and other things you may need set up in the yard to make shopping easy.

Please join us for a fun morning! Call 732-892-4344 or 800-481-4349. Appointments start at 9am and run until noon. Call early!

Please pass this information on! We will have 3 or more sessions running simultaneously, and rely on you to reach out to new Optimist families.

Hope to see you May 29th!

-The gang at Colie Sails 

PS: The 4.7 Laser® is the fastest growing class on the Junior Sailing scene right now, worldwide and in the USA. We will have one rigged up on display.

We aim to please and do our best daily to ship your order the same day it is recieved.

Check out the latest release from Ronstan! Completely redesigned for 2011, the new Regatta Smock Top has everything you need to stay dry no matter what the conditions. They feature a micro-mesh lining that eliminates that "sticky" feeling when wet or sweating. Also available in Junior sizes! Now designed to fit under your PFD!

2011 Gill products are in! Check out the newly designed Pro Top and Pro Salopettes, also available in women's and junior's. 

New for 2011!

Gill has reworked their classic Pro Top with some awsome new features. The neck feautures a zipper for those warm days, and an intergrated pocket on the side/back keeps your essentials handy but out of the way. The no-lift neoprene waist band will help keep the waves and spray off your back. For Women, Gill has introduced some flattering colors. Check them out below!

You can view our entire selection of spray gear in our Dinghy Apparel Section!  

This winter weather (And Ice!) may be keeping you out of your boat, but here at Colie we are always ready to go sailing!

Next month Joe will be driving to FL for the Laser Midwinters East; The Regatta begins on Feb. 23rd and finishes up the 27th.

For newcomers this is a great way to sail your laser in sunny clearwater beach, and compete against top level sailors from around the world. If your planing on racing your laser this season it is a great event to attend, you will not be dissapointed!

We hope to see you there!

We really have the new GRP Laser RUDDERS in stock! Ready to ship today!
Place your order online or call 1-800-481-4349.

Everyday we supply and install European sail numbers and tell tails for free on every Laser, Radial or 4.7 sail we sell!

We stock rolled and folded Laser, Radial or 4.7 sails. Numbered sails ship the same day in most cases.

Free Ground shipping on orders over $300 in our 48 contiguous States*

For the holidays and everyday!!!

Thank you for your business.

*Of course some exceptions apply. The exceptions are on packages rated
dimensionally as "oversize"

Check out these NEW Laser Bailer Springs! They are stainless steel and CLASS LEGAL! This means no more replacing O-rings. You will have a bailer that operates properly. These springs also work with a bailer that has a broken pivot point, restoring full function. Get your springs today and enjoy how the bailer was designed to work. 

Happy Holidays from Colie Sails and Gill!

We are pleased to annouce the 2010 Holiday promotion, taking place from Nov. 26th - Dec. 27th.

If you spend $175 on Gill products you qualify for a FREE multi tool!

If you spend $375 you get a FREE 50L Dry Bag!

Happy Halloween from Colie Sails! 

Come to Colie Sails for your LP Bucks. What are they?

They are a retail buying incentive from LaserPerformance. Buy a new Laser, Radial, 4.7, Sunfish or Vanguard 15 and earn $300 LP BUCKS! Buy a Vago or Bahia and earn $450, a Bug $200! Come to Colie Sails and take delivery of a new boat by December 31, 2010 to earn LP BUCKS. Colie upgrades too. Spend your LP BUCKS on a dolly, a Colie Deluxe cover, Gill gear, virtually anything in our store. Don't miss out!

Colie Sails has the best deals of the year on 2010 event boats!

Check out our specials below, do not let this great opportunity pass you by!

We are pleased to offer "Desert Camo" as a new color for our Colie Deluxe Optimist Race Rig Bags!

New GRP Sunfish Daggerboards are in stock!

Used Sunfish with blue stripe and many upgrades, ready for racing!

New GRP Laser daggerboards are in!

We can ship you a folded Hyde Laser, Radial or 4.7 sail today!

Fall is the best time to buy a new boat

Congratualtions to all sailors who braved the rain and wind at the NJ State Optimist Champs at Brant Beach Yacht Club on Long Beach Island. A special thanks to all BBYC volunteers for running the regatta in challenging conditions. Krista and I enjoyed seeing so many familiar faces at the event: sailors, parents and coaches!

Need a lower mast?

Folded Radial sails ready to ship

Thinking of buying a new boat for next year?

We now offer rolled Hyde Laser sails

Team Racing at LEHYC