Downwind Marine

03/23/2026

**Beginning April 4th our store hours will change to M-F 8am - 5pm and Closed Saturday and Sunday**

06/26/2025

Now you can check on our remnant inventory before you even come into the store! We’ve added everything to a google sheet that is updated a few times a week. Remnants are 50% off of retail and the final price is listed on the sheet so no guessing needed. Come help us clear our inventory!

10/09/2024

Attention 2024 HaHa Participants...
No need to wait till you dock in San Diego to get any new halyards,sheets or other rigging services done.

As you know you will already have lots of things on your to do list.

You can call and/or e-mail us ahead of time with your questions,orders or concerns and together we can resolve them before you arrive.
You can also mail us items if they need to be copied or altered.

Happy Sailing
Graeme
Rig Shop
Sailing Supply
[email protected]
619-225-9411

09/25/2024

Come join us for our Annual Sale and Vendor’s Fair on Saturday, October 26. Everything in the store will be marked down to wholesale pricing. If you have been thinking about new winches, blocks, or rigging for you boat that will be the day to order it. Tell your crew and slip mates and we’ll see you on the 26th!

09/23/2024

It’s that time of year again, we are gearing up for the Mexican Crusing Seminars. Come join us the week of October 28 as we host four wonderful speakers:

Monday, October 28 – Dick Markie, Harbor Master, Paradise Village Marina in Nuevo Vallarta / Banderas Bay, Mx.
The Markies’ Annual Update on Cruising Mexico – Everything You Need to Know and More!

Tuesday, October 29 – Capt. Ann Kinner, USCG Master & Store Owner, SeaBreeze Nautical Books & Charts
How to Build a Cruiser’s Library – with Update on Current NOAA & International Navigation Charts

Wednesday, October 30 – Tim Gaub, Sailmaker & Loft Owner, Doyle Sails in San Diego
Downwind Sailing Tips & Sail Selection for Boat Speed – Plus Sail Repair at Sea

Friday, November 1 – Capt. Pat Rains, USCG Master, Author & Publisher, Mexico Boating Guide & more
Learn What’s New in Cruising Mexico & the Sea of Cortez – from Pat’s Latest Guide Revisions

Seminar Admission $3 per person
Doors open at 5:45 PM at the Backdoor of Sailing Supply/Downwind Marine–
2804 Cañon St. San Diego, CA 92106

09/14/2024

It's Baja Ha-Ha Season and we are happy to announce our schedule of speakers and Cruiser Party!

Monday, October 28 - Dickie Markie, Harbor Master, Paradise Village Beach Resort and Spa & Paradise Village Marina

Tuesday, October 29 - Capt. Ann Kinner, USCG Master & Store Owner, Sea Breeze Nautical Books & Charts

Wednesday, October 30 - Tim Gaub, Sailmaker & Loft Owner, Doyle Sails San Diego

Friday, November 1 - Capt. Pat Rains, USCG Master, Author & Publisher, Mexico Boating Guide & more

06/01/2024

What a cool opportunity!

LIMITED SPOTS REMAIN!

Don't miss this rare opportunity to master the ancient art of navigation, from coastwise to celestial, tracing the evolution through centuries of exploration, trade, naval warfare, and scientific advances.

This unique course, blending technical instruction with rich historical narratives, has been a favorite at universities and the Maritime Museum for years. Learn from the best with Capt. Ray Ashley, PhD, KCI, President and CEO of the Maritime Museum of San Diego and navigator of the bark Star of India.

🗓️ Join us for a comprehensive 10-week course every Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM, starting July 10 through September 11.

📍 Held at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, this course includes an unforgettable day of navigating at sea aboard either the 19th-century replica tops'l schooner Californian or the 16th-century galleon San Salvador.

Register today and embark on an adventure of a lifetime! ⚓
https://sdmaritime.org/latest-news/art-of-navigation/

05/20/2024

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Join us for The 33rd Annual Wooden Boat Festival! 🚤

Tour some of Southern California’s most artfully crafted wooden boats while enjoying live music, food, and fun for the whole family!

🗓️: Saturday, June 15th and Sunday, June 16th
⏰: Sat. 9am - 5pm and Sun. 9am - 4pm
📍: Koehler Kraft Boatyard & Marina
2302 Shelter Island Dr.
San Diego, CA 92106
🎟️: Online (Link in Bio) or At The Door

04/03/2024

Day At The Docks is this Sunday! It’s a great event to check out with the family.