Build It and They Will Come

Most sailors dream of building their own boat. What would it look like? How would it sail? What crazy appendages could I add? Very few ever realize this dream. One group of engineering students, however, has built two C-Class catamarans before most graduated college. Hailing from the École de Technologie supérieure in Montreal, this group traveled to Miami this spring to put their second generation C-Cat through the paces at The Foiling Week regatta. Meet the team behind the Rafale project.

Learn more about Rafale II and the team’s future plans.

Event, Video

Fly-By at Put-in-Bay

The Blockheads team visited Put-in-Bay, Ohio for the 63rd Junior Bay Week to see just what this famous

Fun, Sailing, Video

Blockheads Do The Dinghy Race

The Dinghy Race is unlike any other youth sailing event. Throwing out the typical windward leeward playbook, the

Repair, Video

Restoring Oxidized Gel Coat

Over time, UV rays will gradually degrade the gel coat layer on your boat. Learn the fundamentals of

Invaluable Advice, Video

Peter Burling on His Youth Years

The Blockheads team caught up with Olympic gold medalist, America’s Cup champion, and two-time World Sailor of the Year,

What exactly is a Blockhead? If you are totally obsessed with how to rig and sail your boat, you might already be one! Join the community of Blockheads to learn more about the sport, engage with others and share sailing experiences. This site serves as the hub for Blockheads globally, where you can discover how to join, media, tips and tricks, contests, and events. This program is all about YOU and we want to hear from everyone! Not seeing something? Your feedback is crucial, feel free to shoot us a comment or message.