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Formerly Flathead J Boats, Sail Montana began selling sailboats in the early 1970’s on Flathead Lake, Montana. Officially a dealer for J Boats in1977, the business focused on one design racing, selling J24’s.

In 1999, Pete Sauer, a native Montanan and lifelong sailor, acquired the business and expanded the product line to include LaserPerformance (builder of the Sunfish and Laser), Quantum and Evolution Sails, Triad Sailboat Trailers and Fairclough Sailboat Covers.

Today the business serves sailors in Montana, Idaho, Washington, Alberta and British Columbia via three divisions:

Sail Montana: new and brokerage sailboats, sails, chandlery, yacht surveys, charters

Big Sky Yacht Delivery: on the water delivery of sail and motor vessels

Bound 4 Glory Racing: competition and instruction in the sport of sailboat racing

Sail Montana

BOAT SALES

Sail Montana offers new sailboats from J Boats and LaserPerformance Sailboats. As a broker, we specialize in acting as a buyer's broker to locate the ideal boat for a customer's needs. We have the experience to negotiate a fair deal, and then arrange for delivery and commissioning.

SAILS
We offer a complete line of racing and cruising sails from two full-service lofts, Quantum Sails and Evolution Sails. We will measure your boat and offer suggestions to provide the most value for your sail investment.

CHANDLERY

Sail Montana stocks running and standing rigging and misc hardware in our mobile chandlery. We feature Harken, Samson Line, and other brand names such as Lewmar, Ronstan, and Forespar. We can bring our trailer to your boat, wherever it may be, at your home, at a marina or on the water.

SURVEY
Sail Montana offers a full range if survey services, including market analysis, insurance and bank required surveys. Prices vary by boat size and location.

CHARTER

Sail Montana offers charters on Flathead Lake, Montana on our J34 Whitestar or one of our J24s. Charters can range from two hour wine and cheese cruises around the bay, to specially arranged trips incorporating sailing instruction and racing.

Big Sky Yacht Delivery

Our staff and associates have safely completed a number of sea deliveries on both coasts, and to and from Mexico and Canada. Pete is a US Coast Guard Licensed Captain, Master, 100 ton, for both sail and motor yachts. We can arrange for additional qualified crew for an owner-accompanied delivery, or handle the entire delivery from start to finish. We have extensive cruising experience including Mexico, Caribbean, Intercoastal Waterway and the San Juan and Gulf Islands in the Pacific Northwest.

See www.bigskyyachtdelivery.blogspot.com for the delivery log.

Bound 4 Glory Racing

RACING INSTRUCTION

Sail Montana offers racing clinics at various locations. Topics include Introduction to Sailboat Racing, Racing Tactics and Racing Trim. One on One Coaching is also available.

COMPETITION

The Sail Montana staff has diverse racing experience including:

Copa de Mexico

US Sailing Men’s National Championship (Mallory Cup)

Swiftsure

Newport to Ensenada

Puget Sound Sailing Championships

Banderas Bay Regatta (Mexico)

Whidbey Island Race Week

J24 District, Regional, National and World Championships

2011 Season Racing Results:

The Bound 4 Glory Racing Team competed in the following events for 2011:

- J24 District 19 Championships/National Offshore One Design Seattle, WA

- Montana Sailing Championships - Flathead Lake, MT

- Spud Cup - Sand Point, ID

Our J24 “Bound 4 Glory” (B4G) racing team is the current J24 Pacific Northwest and Montana Cup Champion again for 2011!

2010 Season Racing Results:

The Bound 4 Glory Racing Team competed in the following events for 2010:

- Cope de Mexico - by invitation, a J24 regatta in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

- J24 North American Championships - Seattle, WA

- J24 District 19 Championships - Sandpoint, ID

- Montana Sailing Championships - Flathead Lake, MT

Our J24 “Bound 4 Glory” (B4G) racing team is the current J24 Pacific Northwest and Montana Cup Champion for 2010!

Start, USA 3845 at Copa de Mexico, 2010

The B4G Racing Team is awarded the J24 District 19 Trophy, 2010

Leading the fleet, Copa de Mexico, 2010

About Sail Montana

Sail Montana offers racing clinics at various locations. Topics include Introduction to Sailboat Racing, Racing Tactics and Racing Trim. One on One Coaching is also available.