Christmas Season Specials

 

This is a great time of year to purchase our many sailing products

One of our most popular offerings is our Learn-To-Sail gift certificates (with or without a toy sailboat to open on Christmas)... Click Here!

The Malbec18 sportboat/keelboat (has cabin) that we manufacture here in the USA. Click Here!

Our new Historical Lake Coeur d'Alene steamboat chart is still being worked on. Planned release will be July 25th at the first annual Lake Coeur d'Alene Carboard Regatta.

We have great prices on Radio-Controlled and Pond Sailboats, Kites such as Stunt, Pocket, and Floater Kites, Sailing Knives, etc. Click Here!

One can also make a donation to the non-profit Access To Outdoors to support marine access work, accessible sailing, and other projects. To donate email accesstooutdoors@gmail.com

Text 208-704-4454

Email funtosail@gmail.com

  

Race 2 Alaska 2024

Hello fellow sailors, its time again for the Race 2 Alaska (R2AK) 2024, actually I am posting a bit late as some teams have already arrived in Ketichan Alaska, the big fast boats. I actually don't really follow the big boats but the small boats, boats 20' and under, kayaks, paddleboards, small day sailor dinghies, and Hobie cats.

This year I went to watch the start of the race, actually I arrived the day before to attend the pre race party and check out many of the boats and their gear (pics and more info coming soon). I was able to talk to many of the racers. They all seemed to be down to earth, regular people who have a desire for adventure and to test their abilities, yet none of them took lightly the challenge ahead.

I will be posting pics and boat and gear details via more post shortly.

The race started at 5:am on Sunday June 6. Many of the participants were up and getting their boats ready to go at 3:am, or earlier. I got up at 3:am and about half the racers were already at their boats.

The racers I was most interested in is Team Spirit of Nevetz skipper by Ohad Shafrir from Israel aboard his 16' catamaran (X Cat); Team Tips Up skippered by John Ped & Kaila Pfrang from Colorado USA aboard their 16' Hobie catamaran; Team X skippers by Xia Huang from USA/Singapore/China aboard his Hobie Mirage Tandem Island; Team Willy Wild Cat skippered by Adam Cove from Maine USA aboard his cat boat monohull; I was going to mention a few other teams but by this writing, sadly they have all ended their attempts, Did Not Finish.

More news coming. Visit R2AK.comVisit R2AK.com

Hobie Potholes

After a couple of challenging years, it's time to get our Inland NW Hobie Cat and Small Boat Sailor club going again. This is our first event of 2024 that will include a fun Saturday distance maze race through the sand islands of the Potholes Reservoir just below Moses Lake, WA. in Eastern WA. Prizes given! In the evening we will have a beach party.

Bring your kites. This area has amazing winds.

You can come for the day's events or stay longer and camp with us. We will camp for free on the northeast side of the reservoir.

Event takes place July 27, Saturday. Camping over the weekend.

Learn more about the Potholes Reservoir by Click Here!

Post a question, etc. below...

Soggy Tandem Island

I have indicated to some of my customers that the hatches on the Hobie Mirage Tandem Island (TI) can leak. Here is a great example of that truth with a TI that is currently in the Race 2 Alaska (2023).

How do you fix this issue. For most trips you will be fine but if you are getting waves over your boat consistently that is when it becomes a problem. To fix it, one puts oil or vacylinee on the seals to make the water bead up and reapply ever so often. Tyten the forward hatch bungee. One can also put an extra seal on the forward bow cover/hatch. See the video below for these and other additional fixes. 

As we see in this video the boat is totally full of water. The sailors indicate the boat did not sink due to the outer hulls buoyancy and mostly that is true, but there is also positive flotation in the center hull that should never be removed.

Watch the progress of this TI in the Race 2 Alaska by visiting this site and also visiting R2AK.com

Ice Sailing March 2023

See Videos below

When you think of Ice Sailing one might think of those fast sail sleds on ice blades, however my wife and I sailed my Hobie Mirage Tandem Island (TI) not on the ice but in the water among the broken ice. I love the time of year when the ice breaks up enough to create channels and areas to boat in with the ice still present. I wanted to have fun among the ice before it melted. Interesting to note when we launched our TI we had to push the boat through the ice, but after a couple hours of sailing when we got back near and at the launch there was not much ice left (lots of ice still out in the lake). My wife jokes that I am such a kid about playing out on the water, flying kites, etc. Boating among the ice really brings me a lot of joy.

On a safety note, always make sure you have your PFD/Life Jacket on, dress in layers, and use a boat that is stable (will not capsize). Make sure to have your boats required safety gear on board. The most dangerous time to boat is when the water is cold.

Here are some videos and pic of our ice adventure...

- - Not much ice left - -

Make a comment...

2022 Hobie Mirage Tandem Island Pricing

We have 2022 Hobie Mirage Tandem Islands still in stock at $8500 while supplies last. Once our stock is sold the 2023 price is $8800. 2022 and 2023 boats are exactly the same, no changes are being made between the model years.

 

2022 Hobie Mirage Tandem Island price

We have 2022 Hobie Mirage Tandem Islands still in stock at $8500 while supplies last. Once our stock is sold the 2023 price is $8800. 2022 and 2023 boats are exactly the same, no changes are being made between the model years.

 

Hayden Lake, Idaho USA overboard recovery

 Teen sailors. One holding the head of Wilson... "its October... Halloween."

Spent a beautiful day in October 2022 on Hayden Lake Idaho practicing overboard recovery of Wilson the volleyball. Three teenagers learning to sail and practice picking up Wilson and type 4 throwable. If you want to learn to sail to a dock but are concerned with hitting the dock under sail, I recommend practicing overboard recovery drills, as when you do so you're learning to stop and go, and those skills are transferable to safe docking.

The Malbec 18 sportboat is provening to be the ideal boat for my students to learn to sail on. Learn more about this boat at this link... Malbec18

Overboard recovery

Teens learning to sail

Being passed by a Hobie Mirage Tandem Island

 

Spoktopia

Join FunToSAIL and other outdoor vendors at Spokatopia 2022, a 1-day outdoor adventure festival held Saturday, July 9 at Camp Sekani Park & Boulder Beach in Spokane, WA from 9 AM-6PM! Festival goers can try the latest new bikes, including mountain, road, gravel, and electric-assist demo bikes; chat with and shop from 7 local bike shops; try stand up paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, and Hobie Wave catamaran sailboat and Hobie Mirage Tandem Island sailing kayak/sail yak; catch a bike shuttle to the top of the Sekani MTB trails; join a 5k trail run or yoga class; listen to live music and watch a MTB jump show; drink craft beer, wine, and cider in support of local MTB trails and Evergreen East; play games and experience kids activities including kids’ bike demos (kids’ 12 and under are free!); check out the latest outdoor and camping gear in the Spokatopia Campground; join a group bike ride or skills clinic; score a free water bottle from Toyota; and more! Ride your bike to Spokatopia from one of our nearby park & bike locations and automatically enter to win some awesome outdoor adventure prizes! Tickets and more info at www.spokatopia.com

FunToSAIL Sailboats and Kites

March 12, 10am-3pm... Come to the Silver Lake Mall in Coeur d'Alene Idaho to see our sailboat(s), kites, sailboat toys, etc.

FunToSAIL Boat Show

Contact us at funtosail@gmail.com or text 208-704-4454 for details or an appointment

Hobie Island Tent

Check this out, someone put a tent on a wood platform aboard a Hobie Mirage Adventure Island (AI) in 2012. The poster noted the boat did not feel like it would capsize or heel to much when in the tent. There was no indication of the persons weight, so no way to tell how much weight it can handle. Will try out a similar set up in summer 2022 on a Tandem Island that has more buoyancy than an AI and will make a report.

New Hobie Cats have just arrived

Finally our final big shipment of Hobie Mirage Tandem Islands and other Hobie's have arrived.

We only have a few 2022 Hobie Mirage Tandem Islands left in stock with the 2021 pricing. Pricing for all Hobie's goes up after these boats are sold.

We are sold out of the new improved Hobie Getaways that just arrived. Pictures and videos of this new design will be posted shortly. If you want a Getaway place your order now to insure you get one, to lock in your boat. Availability is limited.

We have one Hobie 16 and Wave left in stock, also with the 2021 pricing. Again prices will go up after these boats are sold.

Fair winds,

FunToSAIL.com

Boat Show Sales

BOAT SHOW SALES! It is that time of year again to get boat show season sales. Email or text for details... funtosail@gmail.com or 208-704-4454.

Due to the Spokane Boat Show being cancelled and the Coeur d'Alene Boat Show (only for Hagadone Corp products) being only for powerboats FunToSAIL is doing specials during the boat show season for the month of February.

Attention we now sell Corsair Trimarans and soon iFly foiling catamaran...

We have been selling Hobie Cats for almost 20 years...

If you want a new Hobie Catamaran or Hobie Mirage Island, or Super Sea Snark, or Corsair now is the time to buy as our manufactures are getting ready to start shipments again with the reduction over time of lock down orders. There are still a few boats available. Boat availability is limited due to reduced production.

Spokatopia

See FunToSail at Spokatopia, a one-day outdoor adventure festival along the Spokane River. Outdoor enthusiasts and their 

families can try outdoor activities like sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking, disc golf, rock climbing and mountain biking; learn about and try other outdoor activities, products and gear at vendor booths; and enjoy fun, creative entertainment including music, freeride bike stunts and local brews. Live entertainment at 4 p.m.

When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Boulder Beach, 6707 E Upriver Dr. Spokane
Cost: $5/general admission, $8 - $15/excursions (includes admission)
Email: funtosail@gmail.com
Website: http://www.spokatopia.com

Hobie Island Rentals

Attention we have partnered with the new Sail Sport Northwest rental business. You can now rent Hobie Tandem Islands on Lake Pend Oreille/River at the Crossings at Willow Bay/Willow Bay Marina. Besides being able to rent at Willow Bay they will also deliver an Island for rental within Spokane and Kootenai Counties. Learn more by visiting either SailSportNW.com or www.facebook.com/SailSportNW

First sail of the year!

Got my sailing in for January with my sailing buddy Mitch. Little work pushing the sailing kayak back up the ramp, but other than that its was way fun. Not to cold either. As with every year Mitch and I goal is to sail every month of each year. This is like our 5th year doing this.

HUGE SAVINGS!

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I've got one more space on my shipment for a boat. For my boat show special I have lowered the price again... an incredible savings on many of our sailboats, such as the Snark, Keelboats, etc, and used Cats. Please call me to know what the prices are (208-704-4454). I WILL NOT OFFER THIS LOW OF A PRICE AGAIN... Seriously.

I have ONE MORE SPACE on the truck coming my way from Florida. I have a deadline of April 20th. Once the driver of the truck picks up the shipment the deal is over.

Call me at 208-704-4454.

REGATTA

Also remember May 21-22 is the Desert Regatta in the Tri-Cities! Awesome regatta! I do not race on Sundays so I will be there just on Saturday. Hope to see you all there. Click on the calendar tab above to learn more.

Hobie Island Spinnakers

Yes it is true we now offer Spinnakers for your Hobie Adventure or Tandem Island. If you want more sailing speed particularly in light winds and more excitement then this spinnaker system is your ticket. The Adventure Island Spinnaker cost $589 and for the Tandem Island it's $639 (without shipping).

To purchase or for more information called us at 208-704-4454 or funtosail@gmail.com