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Tom Sitzmann Posts

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Marine Weather; An Interview with Peter Isler

By Airwaves Writer Ty Olsen TCO: Peter it is safe to say that you have had an extensive sailing career so far, with way too many accolades to mention.  With […]

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ICSA Team Race Rankings #2, Live!

Here they are, the ICSA TR Rankings #2, sponsored by Dynamic Dollies! Thanks to our ranking panel for our second Open and Women’s TR Rankings of the 2025 spring season: […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA virtual sailboat with 'Virtual Regatta' and the number 70 on its sail races across the ocean. A cartoon character at the bottom right welcomes players to Virtual Regatta Offshore, a virtual sailing game.

How Virtual Regatta is Transforming Sailing: The Future of E-Sailing

By Tate Theodorsen Sailing has traditionally been an exclusive sport, requiring access to boats, gear, and water. However, Virtual Regatta (VR) has changed the game over the past few years, […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannThree sail designs for a WASZP sailing boat are shown in black and white, purple, and red. Each sail features the Australian flag, the number 3000, and the yellow WASZP logo with a stylized black wasp.

WASZP News: The NEW 7.5 Sail!

New from Waszp.com: INTRODUCING THE 7.5 SAIL The much-anticipated 7.5 sail is now available for purchase! Sailors can get their hands on the new rig by heading to the WASZP […]

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Mackay Boats 49er/ FX Production News!!

From Mackay Boats: We’re excited to be back in full 49er/49erFX production mode after the Olympic year. This year’s production will include some minor modifications the builders agreed to make […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannSeveral small sailboats with colorful sails are racing on a choppy body of water, with sailors visible in each boat and a large orange buoy in the foreground. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.

Spring 2025 ICSA Team Race Rankings #1 is LIVE!

Thanks to our ranking panel! Molly Matthews, Dartmouth. Isaac Clark, Penn. John Mollicone, Brown. Chris Klevan, Stanford    

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannTwo sailboats with visible sail numbers '204' and '212' race side by side on the water near Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, with crew members on board and a coastal town visible in the background.

Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Performance Director

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA person wearing sunglasses, a visor, and a black jacket smiles while sitting on a boat with water and buildings in the background on a sunny day.

Club 420 Class Welcomes Alana Marks as New Executive Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE North Kingstown, RI — February 11, 2025 — The Club 420 Association is proud to announce that Alana Marks has been appointed as the new Executive Director […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA person in a black jacket and BC hat smiles while standing on a boat, with a large Boston College sail featuring an eagle visible in the background.

Inside College Sailing: An Interview With BC Sailing Coach Greg Wilkinson

Interview by TY Olsen ABOUT GREG TCO: Can you give us a little bit of background about yourself, sailing and coaching prior to Boston College and the Inter-collegiate Sailing Association […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA person wearing a cap and life jacket is sailing a small Zim Sailing dinghy on a lake, leaning to balance the boat as it cuts through the water on a sunny day.

Zim Sailing Approved as ILCA Builder

ILCA is pleased to announce the approval of Zim Sailing as builder of class-legal boats in the United States. Zim has successfully completed a detailed and thorough certification process, receiving […]

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Program Spotlight: Rocking the Boat

Rocking the Boat: Empowering Youth Through Sailing, Boat Building, and Environmental Stewardship Nestled in the heart of Hunts Point in the South Bronx, Rocking the Boat is more than a […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA large group of small sailboats with numbered sails race on open water under a cloudy sky. The image is branded with 'College Sailing' and 'ICSA Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association' logos at the top.

Final Fall 2024 College Sailing Open & Women’s Rankings

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The State of Youth Sailing in America: An Interview with John Pearce

By S1D Writer Tate Theodorsen Youth sailing has long been a vibrant and evolving aspect of the sport, but it now faces new challenges and opportunities as the landscape shifts. […]

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Zig Sailing Insider: Simplify Your Sailing Logistics!!

S1D is pleased to have Zig Sailing Insider join our team!! Welcome!!! Zig Sailing Insider is a membership-based platform founded by veteran sailor Elizabeth Kratzig in 2024. With over a decade […]

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The Sunfish Class Has Approved a New Builder

November 12, 2024 ISCA® Has Approved a New Builder! The International Sunfish Class Association™, (ISCA®) is proud to announce the selection of Zim Sailing as the new builder and supplier […]

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Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Junior Sailing Coaches

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannSailboats with college sailors compete closely in a regatta, racing in choppy water near a stone bridge. Sail numbers and the word 'Collegesailing.org' are visible on the sails.

Team Member News: West Coast Sailing Supporting the Next Generation of Sailors – 15% OFF Gear for Scholastic Sailors !!

Supporting the Next Generation of Sailors – 15% OFF Gear for Scholastic Sailors !! Shop at West Coast Sailing and Zim Sailing for 15% OFF apparel and accessories for all […]

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Executive Director- Chicago Yacht Club Foundation

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Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Race Coach – Full Time Housing Option

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Head Coach, Varsity Offshore Sailing Team – USNA

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