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WINDWARD BOATWORKS

Windward Boatworks is your complete source for Butterfly Sailboats & Parts. We have been building Butterfly sailboats since 2006.  Butterfly sailboats are large enough to accommodate several people, fast enough for serious competition, light enough for launching by one person, and virtually maintenance free. The Butterfly has a strong National Organization and holds annual National Championship regattas. From a cottage boat to serious one-design racer – the Butterfly does it all.

What’s New with Windward Boatworks and Butterfly Sailboats

Ramp up for Butterfly Nationals

Are you ready for Butterfly Nationals at Crystal Lake starting Tuesday next week? They are getting ready to put on a great regatta and the lake should be filled with Butterfly sailboats. Matter of fact there will be Butterfly sailboats everywhere!

2023 Butterfly Nationals at Crystal Lake

We are a week and a half out from the 59th National Championship for the Butterfly sailboat class. It should an awesome week of sailing up at Crystal Lake and the turnout looks to be really good. If you are thinking of coming you can get information to enter your Butterfly sailboat at the Crystal Lake YC site or on Facebook under the National Butterfly sailboat page. Bring your Butterfly sailboat up to Crystal and have a blast! See you there.

And we run…….

To take that classic 80’s song to heart from FOS, we keep moving and bringing more Butterfly’s. We run and run and run. There is still time to get your Butterfly Sailboat for the season.

There must be ice somewhere!

A Skimmer 45 getting ready to ship with this week. It also has the fairing in the box which is super cool. So stay super cool this summer and start planning your winter sports now.

Colored sails

It seems we get questioned about whether colored sails are still available almost daily. Yes, we do have them and yes you can get custom colors. Up to three colors per sail. Everybody likes colorful Butterfly Sailboats and a multi colored sail is a great way to add excitement to your sailing.

Racking up the Butterfly’s and the miles


There is a great story with this new Butterfly. It is the exact same color and sail color that the new owner had over 40 years ago. It brought back the memories which were all great. Have an awesome time sailing your new Butterfly Sailboat and creating new memories with your family!

Summer loving sunshine!

Summer is trying to get going and that means get the Butterfly Sailboat ready to go. This hot rod yellow one will be sailing on Reed’s Lake this summer. But don’t wait to get you your Butterfly Sailboat up and running for the season. We have all the parts in stock and ready to ship.

Contact Us

Telephone: 608.575.8033
W5302 Bend Road, Princeton, Wi 54968