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2026 S1D Coach of the Year Award Nominations Open!

We are happy once again to announce that nominations for the 13th annual S1D Coach of the Year Award are now being accepted! There are SO many deserving coaches out there, […]

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Lead Optimist Coach – Full Time

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA group of smiling teenagers wearing life jackets sit together on a small sailboat labeled 'CHRISTCHURCH' on the water, with a dock and wooden pilings visible in the background.

2026 US High School Team Race National Championship (Baker Trophy) Results & Report

Re-printed from techscore report: Friday, May 15: Top sailors from 12 teams around the nation met in seasonably cool temps at the Rappahannock River for the annual ISSA Team Race […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannTwo people in blue jerseys sail a small white boat numbered 13 on a body of water, with a shoreline, buildings, and leafless trees visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Team Spotlight: Colby College Sailing

By Airwaves Writer Julia Brighton Making their debut in the New England Intercollegiate Sailing Association (NEISA) conference this spring is Colby College, located in Waterville, Maine! After previous attempts at […]

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Sailing Combine at Oakcliff!

Sailing Combine at Oakcliff! The Greater Long Island Sound Sailing Programs are looking to hire coaches to run programs, especially big boat programs.  They are partnering with Oakcliff in Oyster […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannTwo women sailors wearing sunglasses and Stanford gear are steering a small sailboat labeled '12' on the water during a race. Another sailor and boat are visible in the background.

2026 COLLEGE TEAM RACE RANKINGS #3: Season Heating Up!

Thanks to  Coach Annabel Carrington from the College of Charleston, John Mollicone (Brown), Chris Klevan (Stanford), Charles Higgins (Tulane), and Brendan Feeney (Fordham). Here are the OPEN RANKINGS. Here are the WOMENS RANKINGS.   OPEN RANKINGS The third […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannFour small sailboats with white sails are racing closely together on a sunny day, with a shoreline and trees visible in the background. The water is choppy, and the sails catch the wind as the boats move forward.

Notice of Clinic: i420 Clinic at Portland Yacht Club

sign up HERE :    https://theclubspot.com/regatta/T3PEmLcCxW

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA sailboat with the number 040 and several crew members in life jackets racing on the water, leaning and working together as nearby boats compete in the background on a sunny day.

2026 Southern Collegiate Offshore Regatta and the Future of College Offshore Sailing

By Airwaves writer Julia Brighton, awesome photos by Priscilla Parker During the weekend of February 14–15, nearly thirty college sailing teams from across the country gathered in Charleston, South Carolina, […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA person pushes an iceboat with a large sail and the markings 'DN 5700 KC' across a snowy, frozen lake, while another person lies inside the boat. Both are wearing helmets and winter clothing under a cloudy sky.

Ice Boating on Lake Champlain

By new Airwaves writer Julia Brighton As Lake Champlain reaches a full freeze for the first time since 2019, it is not stopping the hardiest of sailors from getting on […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA wooden dock leads to a marina with several boats on calm water at sunset. Two people stand near the boats. Text reads 'Welcome to the Beverly Yacht Club, a community of yachting and good fellowship since 1872.

Beverly Yacht Club is Hiring for Summer 2026!

The Beverly Yacht Club was established in 1872 with the purpose “to promote yachting and good fellowship among its members.” Located in the charming town of Marion, Massachusetts, the BYC […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannThree people wearing blue caps are sailing a small white sailboat on choppy water near a shoreline with trees and houses visible in the background under a clear sky.

International Lightning Class Boat Grant Program Seeking Applications for 2026!

International Lightning Class Association For Immediate Release Additional Information: Laura Jeffers, Executive Secretary January 5, 2026 Tarpon Springs, Florida Squarest Deal Ever?  And it’s Free! The International Lightning Class Boat […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannTwo sailors in yellow shirts race a small sailboat marked 'USA 57002' around a yellow buoy on blue water, with a coastal town and green hills visible in the background.

Sail1Design, Mackay Boats & US One-Design Launch Partnership to Support U.S. i420 Sailing!

Mackay i420 Boats and Parts to Be Stocked in the U.S., Starting Winter 2025 Annapolis, MD — Sail1Design is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with US One Design […]

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Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Director of the Tabor Sailing School

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannSeveral catamarans and kayaks are lined up on a sandy lakeshore with calm water, trees in the background, and a stone wall along the edge near a birch tree. It is a clear, sunny day.

Summer 2026 Sailing Instructor- Northport Point Yacht Club

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2025 US Sailing Multihull Championship Report & Results

By Airwaves writer Heather Kerns Each year, the US Sailing Multihull Championship is sailed in a different multihull class, with competitors vying for the prestigious Hobie Alter Trophy, named in […]

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2025 Annapolis Yacht Club’s Halloween Howl Regatta Results & Report

By Airwaves writer Heather Kerns (Want us to profile your event or class? Get in touch!  [email protected]) Racing for the 20th edition of the Annapolis Yacht Club’s Halloween Howl Regatta […]

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Sponsor News: Zim Sailing 420E and FJ Lead Times Are Now Reduced!

Ongoing Support for High School & College Sailing We are keen to promote our long-time partner, Zim Sailing, and all they do for institutional dinghy sailing in the USA! With […]

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2025 i420 Atlantic Coast Championship Results & Report

By Airwaves writer Heather Kerns The Indian River Yacht Club in Greenwich, Connecticut hosted the I420 Atlantic Coast Championships over the weekend of October 25–26. Twenty boats competed in the […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannTwo windsurfers race across the water on red sailboards, each with visible sail numbers and a US flag. The scene is set under a clear sky at the U.S. Youth Championship.

2025 US Youth Championship Report & Results

By Airwaves writer Heather Kerns The 2025 edition of the U.S. Youth Championship once again brought together America’s top youth sailors across a spectrum of high-performance classes. Organized by US Sailing, […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA sandy beach leads to a wooden pier extending over calm water, with a few boats anchored nearby. A lifeguard chair sits on the right, and the sky is clear and blue.

Devon Yacht Club is Hiring!

Devon Yacht Club is dedicated to family, friendship and community and seeks to encourage and promote the sport of yachting, the science of seamanship and navigation as well as the […]

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