Welcome to Zim Sailing

We provide high quality products at an exceptional value to the small boat sailing market.

Who we are

Zim Sailing, based in Rhode Island, provides one-design sailboats, accessories, and services to the North American market. The principals of our company are lifelong sailing enthusiasts from Europe, Asia, and North America with boat building experience spanning over 40 years. Our philosophy is simple: provide the highest quality products to the small sail boat market at the best value for the end user.

What we do

We engage in grass roots youth development of yacht club junior sailing programs, community sailing programs, high school and collegiate sailing programs, and regatta participation to support and drive growth in youth sailing.

Our boats

Our production facilities in Asia allow us to spend more time and care in the production of each boat, ensuring the finest details are polished and built to the highest standard possible. This exceptional attention to detail using the finest materials available results in an extremely high quality product at a more favorable price to the consumer.

• Our factories have been building boats for over 20 years.
• Our management team are all sailors and know what is important to the end user in terms of product performance, reliability, and value for the money.
• The equipment supplied with our Club 420, Opti, and Club FJ come from the most respected brands in the industry; North Sails, Optiparts, Harken, Ronstan

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Building FJ's

Annapolis Boat Show