“Westsail the World” book now available for sale

Why a Westsail

To Pioneer the Oceans

To Live aboard the Sea

To Weather the Storm

To Reward Yourself

To Get to Know Your Family

To Live a Different Kind of Life

No Matter What you Earn

To Join the Westsail Family

Powerful words that brought a new type of cruising sailboat to market in the early 1970s.  For years it had been understood that sailboats were more an emotional purchase than a rational one.  Yet most companies advertised facts, specifications and so forth, presuming that sailboat buyers were knowledgeable enough to translate specifications into what fulfilled their dreams.

Westsail made no such presumption and became the first company to put the facts about their boats and the emotional appeal of sailing together in sweet harmony.  And boy, did they make a success of the concept.  Over 1100 cruising sailboats were delivered in less than ten years.

The stories in this book of the history of the company, the owners association, owners building, cruising, racing, and even sailing mishaps were collected and edited by Bud Taplin because of his long history with Westsail boats, beginning in 1972 when he was hired to supervise the construction of the first four Westsail 32 sailboats for the newly formed Westsail Corporation. 

Proceeds from the sale of this book are being contributed to help maintain the Westsail Owners Association.

Books are now available for $25.00 plus $3.00 mailing in the US or a total of $28.00.  Contact Bud at bud@westsail.com or 714-549-9331 or the Westsail Parts Company,  898 W,. 16th St, Newport Beach, CA 92663.