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Martin Murray Comet Regatta Report & Results

The Martin Murray Comet regatta was well attended by 18 Comets. There were several new faces, Steve McMillan from Lake Hopatcong, John DiLella Green Pond sailing instructor, Michael Tolsma from […]

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Tips to Training During the Summer Sailing Season

By Airwaves Fitness Expert Rachel Bennung Summer is in full swing! Which means of course the summer sailing is here. With the warmer temperatures, and nicer weather we are all […]

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Life in the Fast Lane: 2016 29er National Championship Regatta Report

Sail1Design would like to welcome our newest writer, and addition to our High School Reporting Staff, Camille White. Camille White grew up in Annapolis, Maryland where her sailing career started at […]

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Team USA WINS Optimist Team Race World Championship!

Sail1Design is elated and proud to share the following: The United States of America  are the new Team Racing World Champions. This is the first time the USA has won […]

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S1D Coach of the Year Announced!

The 2016 winner of the S1D Coach of the Year, presented by Henri-Lloyd, is St. Mary’s Director of Sailing Bill Ward. This award is determined by you, our readers. We only choose from […]

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APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR US QUALIFIER OF HI-TECH YOUTH SAILING COMPETITION

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR US QUALIFIER OF HI-TECH YOUTH SAILING COMPETITION COMING TO NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, USA Red Bull Foiling Generation to Feature US Qualifier and World Final in October […]

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Profiles in Pro Sailing: Gary Bodie

RANDOM CHAT What, in your opinion, is the very best thing about our sport? My favorite part of sailing is the strategic and tactical decision making.  Team racing is best […]

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2016 KO Sailing High School Team of the Year Announced!

Sail1Design is pleased to announce the winner of this year’s KO Sailing High School Team of the Year Award: St. George’s School. Among many nominations it came down to three […]

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New England Youth Sailing Venue Scouting Report

Sail1Design would like to welcome new High School Reporter Paige Hoffman to our team, as our Northeast High School Sailing Airwaves Reporter. Paige started sailing at age ten at Duxbury Bay Maritime […]

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Profiles in Pro Sailing: Ken Legler

Ken Legler is an icon in the sailing and coaching community. This editor humbly suggests that Ken is one of the most knowledgeable, dedicated people that has ever graced the […]

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Profiles in Pro Sailing: Adam Werblow

Adam Werblow will be entering his 28th season as the head coach of the St. Mary’s sailing teams during the 2015-16 season. During his tenure, the team has amassed 15 national titles, […]

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2016 505 North American Championship Results

Bellingham Yacht Club The final day of racing again saw mostly clear skies, but a little more finicky wind. We were able to get in one long race today with […]

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ICSA Coed National Championship Report & Results

  San Deigo, CA    By Tyler Colvin Coming off a wild weekend at the Laser Performance Team Race Nationals, spirits and expectations were high for the start of the […]

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College Women’s Nationals: A Look into Women’s Sailing

By Airwaves High School Reporter Sammy Pickell The competitive spirit innate in all types of sailing is truly no exception at women’s regattas— every talented team projects unmistakable focus and determination […]

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Yale Wins 2016 Team Race National Championship!

Check out the S1D Team Race Nationals Predcitions Today was the third and final day of the LaserPerformance Team Race National Championship on North San Diego Bay. This event is […]

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Sportsmanship: The Integrity of Sailing

By Airwaves Writer Rachel Bennung In the basic principles sportsmanship and the rules it states, “Competitors in the sport of sailing are governed by a body of rules that they […]

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S1D Coach of the Year Nominations OPEN!!

Sail1Design annually seeks your nominations for the Henri-Lloyd S1D Coach of the Year, for a coach that embodies the qualities (and more) listed in the article below. Sailors, this is your award! […]

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2016 ICSA TEAM RACE NATIONALS PREDICTIONS & PROGNOSTICATION!

  21 MAY, 2016 – Sponsored by Dynamic Dollies, on the eve of the 2016 ICSA Team Race Nationals, here are our ICSA TR Coaches bold predictions and prognostications. Panelists include […]

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SailFuture: A Compelling Mission

Editors note – Once in awhile, a company comes along with a mission compelling enough to stand up and take notice. Sail1Design had 2 job posts the other day from SailFuture, […]

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US High School Mallory Dinghy National Championship Report & Results

By Airwaves intern Jordan Newland The Mallory Trophy is the pinnacle of high school fleet racing. The Mallory Trophy is ISSA’s double-handed national championship regatta in which the teams sail […]

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