SailKote makes a significant difference in boat and crew performance whether you are cruising, day sailing, or racing a sailboard, Laser, one-design keelboat, or America’s Cup yacht, Learn from the experts below to see how you can use SailKote to get the most from your boat and maximize your sailing performance.

Vince Brun

North Sails, Etchells, Melges 24, Star and Soling Class World Champion

We used Sailkote on the hull during the 2000 Etchells Worlds and we won without having to sail the last race! Now I always insist that my hull is McLubed before any major championship.

Jonathan and Charlie McKee

Olympic Gold and Bronze Medallists, 49er World Champions, AC experts

No matter whether we're racing the Olympic 49er, America's Cup boat, or just out cruising, we consistently rely on Sailkote to minimize friction and help everything run more smoothly with all onboard systems.

Chris Larson

Rolex Yachtsman of the Year, J/24 World Champion, VOR 60 helmsman!

We didn't use any bottom paint at all on Assa Abloy...we coated the entire hull with Sailkote prior to the Volvo Ocean Race...this was one of the secrets to our success.

Jens Hookanson

2004 J/24 World Champion!

We used the McLube in the following specific applications to help us win the 2004 J/24 World Championship:

  • Entire hull to shed excess water, keep clean and repel oil deposits, dirt and grime
  • Keel and rudder to help shed kelp and minimize growth adhesion
  • All deck hardware including blocks, traveler and genoa tracks, spin pole end fittings...caution, do not spray on deck or pole itself
  • Mast track and mainsail luff tape, mainsail foot tape for ease of movement
  • Telltales and the surrounding surface area of sail