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2016 i420 Midwinter Championship Results

2016 International 420 Mid-Winter Championship Texas Corinthian Yacht Club | March 05-06, 2016 [View in Standard Format] International 420 (27 boats) (top) Series Standing – 9 races scored Information is […]

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Viper 640 Miami Regattas Report & Results

The Viper 640 Class Association March 16, 2016- The Viper 640 sportboats are just returning from Miami, FL, after sailing two regattas on Biscayne Bay. The first, the EFG Winter […]

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Women’s Team Racing in NEISA and Elsewhere

By Tufts Head Coach Ken Legler Until this year, the Joseph Duplin Trophy at Tufts was the only event for women’s team racing.  On NEISA’s opening weekend in early March, […]

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ICSA Team Race Rankings, 3/13/2016

Sponsored by Dynamic Dollies, the first installment of the 2016 ICSA Team Race Rankings is now live! Panelists include Ken Legler (Tufts University), Ward Cromwell (College of Charleston), Clinton Hayes […]

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S1D Dinghy Brokerage is Here!

Sail1Design has developed a popular and successful marketplace, and professional yacht brokerage, focusing on performance sailing boats and yachts. Now, and new for 2016, Sail1Design now offers a brokerage listing […]

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Zim C420 Advanced Racing Clinic @ College of Charleston

C420 Advanced Racing Clinic June 23-26th, 2016 Clinic: This four day clinic is primarily focused on the fundamentals of racing a Club 420 necessary to compete at the elite level. […]

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Club Profile: Great Harbor Yacht Club

News Flash: GHYC is Hiring a Full-Time Waterfront Director!!    Great Harbor Yacht Club, situated on picturesque Nantucket harbor, offers its members exceptional recreational opportunities and dining options while making sure […]

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Sailing Fitness: The Importance of Proper Stretching

Stretch It Out Stretching, we all have done it, but have you thought of doing it before going sailing? If you have that’s great, your one step ahead of everyone […]

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Club Profile: Park City Sailing (Utah)

When the town of Park City is mentioned it brings to mind the 2002 Olympic Games, 3 world class ski resorts and an eclectic funky community. Just outside of the […]

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Club Profile: Tarrantine Yacht Club of Dark Harbor

The Tarratine Club of Dark Harbor was founded on September 2, 1896 in Islesboro, Maine for the purpose of “promoting boating, golfing and kindred interests.” Now more than 100 years […]

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Company Profile: Stiletto Catamarans

Stiletto Catamarans Are More Than Just A Boat ! Stiletto is not just a boat. To us, its an icon of a way of life. Not only did Stiletto Manufacturing […]

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Exciting News From Selden Mast!

Rollin’ a Fatty   It’s no mistake that today’s boat builders offer furling masts on nearly all models. Cruising sailors choose the configuration because of the ease of use when it’s […]

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Zim Sailing Expands!

Huge news!  Actually 24,000 square feet of news!  After 7 years on Cutler street Zim Sailing has moved to double the space and now our manufacturing has joined the rest […]

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One Design Class Profile: Viper 640

By Airwaves writer Brendan Healy The Viper 640 Class will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year, and even after two decades on the water, the class is experiencing more growth […]

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Club Profile: Lake Lanier Sailing Club

NewsFlash: Lake Lanier Sailing Club is Hiring!  This is an exciting opportunity for a sailing professional, to help develop an up-and-coming club reach the next level… Lake Lanier Sailing Club, […]

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Club Profile: Manhattan Sailing School

Have you ever DREAMED of SAILING? This is your opportunity. Don’t let your ship pass you by. Manhattan Sailing School is HIRING!! Sign up for Basic Sailing today! NEWS FLASH […]

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2016 ICSA Team Race Preview & Coaches Poll!

Brought to you by Dynamic Dollies, Sail1Design is pleased to present the official ICSA Team Race Rankings! Welcome to the 2016 ICSA Team Race Rankings Preview & Prognostication! Ladies and gentlemen, start […]

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2016 Club 420 Midwinters Championship Report and Results

Warm and Windy Conditions for Top Youth Sailors The Club 420 Association held its Midwinters Championships at the US Sailing Center of Martin County in Jensen Beach Florida February 13-15 […]

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Staying Fit While Traveling

By Airwaves writer Rachel Bennung Staying fit while traveling, & working out while traveling is something a lot of people struggle with. Whether you are traveling for work or on […]

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Windward Spinnaker Takedowns, Revisited

By Airwaves writer Andrew Kerr Ah, spinnaker takedowns; either they go really well, or really bad. Your team is approaching the leeward mark on port tack  getting ready for a […]

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