The Boat

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Westerly 37 is an IC37 based at Royal Victoria Yacht Club and is currently the only IC37 operating on the West Coast of North America. As a rare and highly specialized one-design keelboat in the region, the boat plays a critical role in elevating the standard of high-performance sailing on the West Coast.

Westerly 37 serves as both a high-performance training platform and a powerful tool for outreach. It provides sailors with direct access to elite-level keelboat racing, mirroring the exact platform used at the highest levels of international competition. Beyond performance training, the boat supports community engagement, skill development, and pathways for women sailors aspiring to compete on a global stage, reinforcing the program’s commitment to accessibility and long-term growth.

• IC37 Specifications

• Length Overall (LOA): 37’1”

• Length at Waterline (LWL): 33’11”

• Beam: 11’11”

• Draft: 8’3”

• Displacement: 7,920 lbs

• Ballast: 4,092 lbs

• Sail Area: 889 sq ft

The IC37 puts everyone on the same starting line. Because every team sails identical boats, the outcome isn’t decided by budgets or equipment, but by how well a crew works together. Races are won through communication, trust, smart decision-making, and clean execution on the water. It shifts the focus back to what really matters in sailing: skill, preparation, and teamwork.

At the same time, the IC37 opens doors. For many women in the region, opportunities to race at this level are limited, and this platform helps close that gap. It creates a clear step between grassroots sailing and high-performance keelboat racing, giving sailors the chance to build confidence, develop leadership, and learn what it takes to compete at the top of the sport. Over time, that experience doesn’t just make better sailors—it helps grow stronger teams and a more inclusive future for competitive sailing.