Tim Labute

Tim Labute got his start sailing on the Great Lakes racing keel boats, moving up to longer trips through the Erie Canal, East coast, and Caribbean. Tim’s adventures spawned a YouTube channel called Lady K Sailing helping other people get started in the sport. Tim current sails a Hughes 35, a Laser, and teaches people to sail in his CL-14. Tim has come on as the Chief Editor of Practical Sailor.

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