• Hometown: Vashon Island

Chuck Skewes has been sailmaking since 1984.  Growing up in the Pacific Northwest racing boats from El Toros in his early years to Lasers and Thistles in late teens and 20’s, he started racing larger boats.  In the late 90’s Chuck started offshore racing and since then has been part of many of the big race programs including winning Transpac in 2016.  Chuck has also cruised up to 3000 miles a year including cruises to Hawaii and Panama.

Here are a few of his latest accomplishments:

• 3 time North American Champion, 2008 Etchells Worlds Grand Master Champion, Multiple National Champion, District Champion in classes from Lasers, Thistles, International 14’s, J-24, SJ-24, Olson 30’s, Beneteau 40.7s and Sleds.
• Won 3 of the last 4 MEXORC Regattas
• In the last couple years I have sailed 3 Cabo Races, Transpac, Etchells Worlds, Rolex Big Boat Series, San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, MEXORC and many others.
• Have been Sailmaking since 1986.
• In the last couple years he raced 2 Cabo Races, Pacific Cup, Coastal Cup and most of the So Cal medium-distance races.
• Chuck sails more miles a year than he drives his car