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Three Forgotten One-Design Dinghy Ghosts

Written by Mary Knauth We are all familiar with the drill of the very dawn of sailing for young children.  Parents eager to either make their kids fall in love […]

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Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Seasonal Sailing Instructor

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S1D Marketplace Spotlight: 2020 Mackay i420, Brand New, in stock

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2020 Sailing Anarchy/S1D Coach of the Year Announced!!

Sail1Design has been lucky to be part of some great moments over the years, mostly when we do our job, and take part in recognizing the very foundation of our […]

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S1D Marketplace Spotlight: Some Great RIBS For Sale!

Sail1Design’s Marketplace is a nationwide resource for sailing/yacht clubs, private owners, professionals, and we offer brokerage services as well. Post your ad, hire us to sell your boat, or just […]

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College Sailing Post Mortem: With the Season Gone, Seniors Miss It More Than We Think

By Airwaves writer Aidan Morgan We are more than two weeks past the day Intercollegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) cancelled the Spring 2020 season, and college sailors are missing the competition […]

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On the Airwaves: St. Mary’s College Sailing Team is Hiring!!

From humble beginnings, the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Seahawks have risen to compete at the highest level of college sailing and the River Center now home to one of […]

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Against All Odds, High School Sailors Attempt to Salvage Spring Season

By NEW Airwaves writer Aidan Morgan In a surprise to many, Interscholastic Sailing Association (ISSA) has yet to cancel the entirety of their Spring sailing season. The ISSA announced during […]

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COVID-19 “Corona” Virus Halts College Sailing Season

Corona Virus Halts College Sailing Season By Aidan Morgan This COVID-19 situation is one of a kind. A situation that is momentarily going to change the world of sports everywhere. […]

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Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Summer 2020 Sailing Instructors Wanted

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College Team Racing is Back!!! 2020 S1D/Dynamic Dollies ICSA Team Race Rankings #1

College Team Racing is back! Sail1Design is pleased to publish the first of many Spring 2020 ICSA Team Race Rankings, brought to you by Dynamic Dollies. Our ranking panel this […]

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Sandusky Sailing Club is Hiring!

Sandusky Sailing Center is seeking experienced Sailing Instructors / Coaches for our 2020 Summer Program.  Instructors will work with our team of instructors and program directors to execute our learn […]

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YMCA Eastsound, Washington State is Hiring!

YMCA Camp Orkila‘s Teen Expedition and Leadership Program is looking for dedicated and exceptional sailors to join its instructor team for this coming 2020 summer season. We are located on […]

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How to Love the Process: A Joe Morris Sailing Story

By Airwaves writer Pearson Potts Sailing is one of those sports where if you truly love it, the hook embeds deeply, and you’re a sailor for life. For others, sailing […]

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On the Airwaves: St. Francis Yacht Club is Hiring!!

St. Francis Yacht Club is within view of the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz and is a year-round host of over 125 days of racing on San Francisco Bay. The […]

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On the Airwaves: Texas Corinthian Yacht Club is Hiring!!

The Summer Sailing Program at Texas Corinthian Yacht Club runs Memorial Day Weekend to mid-August, but not all coaches are needed in August. We offer on-site housing for instructors who […]

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Airwaves News: Sayville YC is Hiring for Summer Opti/420 Racing Coach Positions

The Sayville Yacht Club, located on the south shore of Long Island NY is looking for Sailing instructors for the summer of 2020. We need race coaches for both our […]

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Youth Sailing Foundation (Vero Beach) is Hiring!

Youth Sailing Foundation is located in beautiful Vero Beach Florida with sailing on the Indian River Lagoon. Fast growing junior program with over 150 children under instruction. Instruct junior sailors […]

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Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Chicago Yacht Club is Hiring!!

Chicago Yacht Club is seeking experienced Sailing Coaches for the 2020 Summer Program. Coaches will work within a team of 16 – 20 other sailing coaches under the guidance of the […]

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Castine Yacht Club is Hiring!

The Castine Yacht Club, founded in the mid 1950’s is a haven for boaters of all kinds. The Castine Yacht Club (CYC), located in Castine, Maine a historic and beautiful […]

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