Airwaves Staff Posts
Star
The venerable, elegant Star. This boat for years has attracted the world’s best one-design sailors. The Star is one of the most prolific keelboats in the world for a reason: […]
Sonar
It started when Bruce Kirby’s home club (Noroton Yacht Club, Darien, CT USA) couldn’t find the right boat to get their members involved in club racing; fewer and fewer of […]
Yngling
One touch of the helm and you’ll understand the loving loyalty of Yngling owners worldwide. The boat simply sails beautifully. Those familiar with the Soling will instantly recognize the Yngling […]
Etchells
For thirty years the Etchells class has enjoyed solid and steady growth with over fifty active fleets worldwide. Etchells sailors are enthusiastic and loyal supporters of their boat and class […]
Soling
A Soling is a small class of keelboat designed by Jan Linge of Norway in 1965. In 1968, it was chosen among many other boats to be the men’s triple-handed […]
J/22
The International J/22 is a popular fixed keel one design racing sailboat normally raced with a crew of three or four people (total crew weight is restricted to 275 kg/605 […]
J/24
The International J/24 is the world’s most popular one-design keelboat. It was designed by Rod Johnstone in 1976 and since then over 5200 hulls have been produced. It was the […]
Melges 24
The Melges 24 hitting the scene in 1993, is a one-design class of sailboat commonly used for racing. With a very large asymmetrical spinnaker and retractable bowsprit, he boat is […]
J/35
It is probably safe to say that no racer-cruiser in the annals of fiberglass sailboat production elevated the self-esteem of sailors as dramatically as the J/35. When it was introduced […]
Melges 32
The Melges 32™ is a superior racer with a big, high performance attitude. It is the culmination of the finest in progressive sailboat engineering and design by Reichel/Pugh, the craft […]
Farr 40
Designed by Farr Yacht Design, Ltd., built by U.S. Watercraft, administered and marketed by Stagg Yachts Inc. – there is no better pedigree for a modern offshore one design. These […]
Farr 30
“Our goal in developing the Farr 30 (formerly the Mumm 30) was to create a state-of-the-art offshore one-design that would be fast and exciting, yet uncomplicated and economical. We set about […]
J/80
To expand your sailing horizons with a modern sportboat in open waters outside protected harbors and lakes, there’s only one choice: J/80. Sailing World magazine rated J/80 as easier to […]
Shields
Shields, the obvious choice for one-design racing… The facts speak for themselves. Shields are simple boats. All Shields go the same speed given basic preparation. The Shields learning curve is […]
J/30
Finding a sailboat to motivate and sustain participation by the entire family is no easy task. Research shows that active sailing families divide 76 days/yr. on the water equally between […]
Finn
The FINN dinghy fills the slot for the HEAVYWEIGHT DINGHY in the Olympics. It was designed in 1949 by Rickard Sarby and was first used at the Olympics in 1952 […]
Tornado
From the Class: The Tornado was designed in the autumn of 1967 by Rodney March from England, with help from Terry Pierce, and Reg White, specifically for the purpose of […]
Hobie 16
With its legendary design and induction into the Sailing Hall of Fame, the Hobie 16 is truly in a class of its own. Thirty years of racing and going stronger […]
Ensign
The Ensign sailboat is the largest class of full keel boats in North America. It was designed by Carl Alberg and built by Pearson Yachts of Portsmouth, Rhode Island who […]
Interlake
From the class association:The Interlake is one of those “best kept secrets.” Many sailors are not familiar with the design. It has to do with approach. The class has been […]
