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Four people wearing life jackets are sailing a white boat on open water. They are focused and working together, adjusting sails and steering under a clear blue sky.

J-Boats to Hold First U.S. J/70 Youth Championship

Win a FREE J/70 for your Sailing Club! (Newport, RI)- The first annual U.S. J/70 Youth Championship will take place concurrent with the J/FEST New England Regatta from August 11th […]

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Several people sail small boats with white sails on calm water, close to the shore. The sky is overcast, and the water reflects the sails. The sailors wear jackets and life vests.

The Religion Known as Frostbiting

Please tell us about your experiences frostbiting in the comments section below. By Airwaves High School Reporter Paige Hoffman Frostbiting: Are you up for the challenge? With about another month […]

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Iceboats with sails upright are lined up on a frozen lake, with people standing nearby. Gear and colorful shoes are scattered on the ice. The sky is overcast, creating a cold, wintry atmosphere.

2017 DN World Championship Report & Results

On January 20th, 108 sailors from eleven different countries still had no idea where in the Western United states they would race the 2017 DN World Championship, set to begin […]

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Club Profile: James Island Yacht Club

By Airwaves writer Taylor Penwell     Brought to you by:  SELDEN & KO SAILING The James Island Yacht Club sits just outside the beautiful and historic city of Charleston, South […]

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Hudson River Community Sailing is Hiring

Founded in 2007 to serve the urban community, Hudson River Community Sailing partners with public schools to offer credit-bearing academic programs, internships, mentoring, and college readiness. Our youth development platform […]

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A coach talks to a group of young sailors wearing life jackets and sunglasses, standing together near small sailboats with sails marked with numbers at a regatta or sailing event.

Club Profile: Severn Sailing Association Jr. Program

SSA Summer Junior Programs – Growing Lifelong Sailors Severn Sailing Association (Annapolis, Maryland) has a long history of training youth sailors, whether they are just starting out in the Harbor […]

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Two people sailing a small white boat named 'Stella' on blue water, with one person leaning out over the edge. Both wear wetsuits and sunglasses. Other sailboats and a blurred coastline are visible in the background.

Profiles in Pro Sailing: John MacCausland

By Airwaves Writer Taylor Penwell John MacCausland is one of the best US Star sailors, crewmember aboard Dennis Connors famous Stars and Stripes Americas Cup team, lifelong Laser sailor and […]

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Hudson River Community Sailing is Hiring!

Hudson River Community Sailing develops leadership and academic success in under-served New York City youth through sailing education and provides maritime education and recreation to the community at large. Hudson […]

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Tips for Staying in Shape in the Winter

By Airwaves writer Paige Hoffman Spring sailing will be here before we know it! In the Northeast, it is now far too cold for most competitive sailing. Aside from a few […]

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Four sailboats with white and tan sails, labeled with USA numbers, race closely together on a lake with trees and houses visible in the background. The sky is overcast and the water is calm.

Tight Layline Management & The Art of the Shoot

By Airwaves writer Andrew Kerr Picture this: A team is approaching the weather mark in 3rd place on a tight starboard tack lay line , it looks like that with some […]

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Club Profile: St. Francis Yacht Club

News Flash: St. Francis YC is Hiring a full-time Race Director! St. Francis Yacht Club was founded in 1927 by a group of 21 San Francisco Yachtsman with a vision […]

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2016 S1D/KO Sailing Youth Sailor of the Year Announced!

Sail1Design and KO Sailing are elated to announce the 2016 winner of the Youth Sailor of the Year Award, Charlotte Rose. Dedication. Perseverance. Independence. These are just some of the […]

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2016 Orange Bowl Results

By Airwaves writer Taylor Penwell 2016 International Orange Bowl Regatta/Coral Reef Yacht Club, Miami Florida/December 26-30th                             […]

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Club Profile: Lauderdale Yacht Club

News Flash: Lauderdale Yacht Club is Hiring! Lauderdale Yacht Club opened in June 1938 for the purpose “to promote the science of seamanship and to provide and maintain a Clubhouse, […]

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A group of young sailors in matching outfits celebrate on small sailboats, with one holding a U.S. flag. They cheer and gesture excitedly on the water, with a coastal city visible in the background.

2016 S1D Optimist Sailor of the Year Announced!

Sail1Design is elated to announce the winner of the McLaughlin S1D Optimist Sailor of the Year Award winner, Justin Callahan! Optimist sailing, for so many, is where it all starts. In […]

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Club Profile: Bitter End Yacht Club

By Airwaves Writer Taylor Penwell The Bitter End Yacht Club is the epitome of the word picturesque. The world-renowned club is nestled in the posh North Sound of Virgin Gorda, […]

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Club Profile: Hudson River Community Sailing Center

Hudson River Community Sailing develops leadership and academic success in underserved New York City youth through sailing education and provides maritime education and recreation to the community at large. Founded […]

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Club Profile: Fishers Island Yacht Club

The Island: Fishers Island Yacht Club is located on Fishers Island in West Harbor. Fishers Island is located at the eastern entrance to the Long Island Sound. It is about […]

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A white sailboat with the number 27, carrying two people in life jackets, sails on a lake with other sailboats nearby. Trees and houses line the distant shore under a partly cloudy sky.

S1D 2016 Youth Sailing Team of the Year Nominations Open!

Its’ that time of year again! Please send in your nomination for 2016 Youth Sailing Team of the Year! Teamwork. Chemistry. Dedication. Cooperation. Being on the same page as your […]

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Club Profile: Downtown Sailing Center

The Downtown Sailing Center (DSC) is an award-winning, nonprofit 501 (c)(3) community sailing center offering sailing instruction and access to sailing through a variety of programming to the Greater Baltimore […]

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