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What is Going On With The Laser? Who Will Carry the Torch? Enough Already?

by Silence Dogood Recently I came upon this letter from Bruce Kirby, discussing his plans for a new sailboat, the Kirby Torch. To understate substantially, and to make what must […]

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Sailing Pinnies from World Cup Supply!

World Cup Supply is proud to showcase its popular sublimated sailing pinnies. Worn by elite high school, collegiate and yacht club race and team programs, World Cup Supply pinnies are […]

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Several sailboats with 'YALE' written on their sails race near a red buoy on a sunny day, with houses and trees visible on the shoreline in the background.

Yale Has 2 Fleets of 6 FJ's Available! (12 total)

S1D Brokerage & Marketplace Spotlight: Yale University has re-offered two fleets of 6 FJ Sailboats. These boats were thought to be sold, but since the deal fell through, they are […]

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NESSA Makes Big Changes to Team Racing Qualification System

NESSA Makes Big Changes to Team Racing Qualification System to Allow for More Sailing By Airwaves Writer Maggie Lumkes New England is testing out a new qualification system for High […]

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CISA 2013 Advanced Racing Clinic Results

CISA 2013 Advanced Racing Clinic Results   2013 CISA Advanced Racing Clinic April 13-16, 2013   Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, Long Beach, CA Results:  29er C420 CFJ F18 Int 420 […]

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2013 Baldwin Cup Team Race Regatta Report Video

At this years’ Baldwin Cup Team Race, 12 teams battled it out. After over 150 races, it came down to two teams: Larchmont Yacht Club and Newport Harbor Yacht Club […]

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ICSA Team Race Rankings, 10 April 2013

Compiled & managed by Martha Pitt 10 APRIL 2013: Lots more movement in the rankings this week, after some sleeper teams have awakened at a few more team race events over the […]

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Coaching Sound Bites, by Ken Legler

Coaching: Telling them ain’t learning them.  (From Gary Bodie’s grandfather) “Make that kick,” instead of “Don’t miss.” (From Former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson) “Sail clean,” instead of “Don’t foul.” If […]

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Two sailboats with colorful 'CHICAGO' lettering race side by side on the water, each crew leaning over the edge to balance the boats. The sky is partly cloudy, and land is visible in the background.

2013 Youth Match Racing Opportunities in the U.S.

Re-printed with permission of Dave Perry Compiled by Dave Perry, Chairman, US Sailing Match Racing Committee Match Racing is one of the fastest growing disciplines in the sport of Sailing. […]

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SAIL1DESIGNERS OF THE MONTH: STANFORD U. SAILING TEAM

 By Airwaves writer Martha Pitt Few could deny the impressive success of the Stanford Sailing Team so far this season. For a team with only ten boats at practice (relatively […]

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Club Profile: Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation

By Airwaves Writer Clinton Hayes Mission and History The Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation (PYSF) is a non-profit 501c (3) organization that was formed in the year 2000. From its inception, […]

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VX ONE

The core principle is that the sailor gets to sail what is, within an affordable price, the most technology for the dollar available anywhere on the market today. Simply put, […]

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Introducing the VX ONE

Sail1Design is pleased to introduce our newest sponsor, the VX One Design. Check out this boat, for more information contact the Class!  The core principle is that the sailor gets […]

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ICSA Team Race Rankings March 27 2013

28 March 2013:   Not too much movement in the top of the rankings this week, Stanford still sitting in number 1 with a few more regatta wins under their […]

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2013 Van Duyne Advanced Racing Clinic

American Yacht Club is proud to announce that it will be the host to the Long Island Sound Youth Sailing Team, (LISOT), and the Junior Sailing Association of Long Island […]

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Honing Your Mental Game

Sail1Design would like to present this piece from Tim Herzog, a talented sailor and now professional Mental Skills Coach. Tim is offering a webinar this coming Friday from his site, […]

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Developing Community & Accessible Sailing

By Airwaves Writer Gretchen Croll When Sailing is available for all, a great community develops… The best aspect of the sport of sailing is the community it creates and fosters.  […]

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2013 NEILL ADVANCED SAILING CLINIC!

 – Applications due March 31st! by Airwaves Writer Martha Pitt  In just its third year, the Neill Advanced Sailing Clinic, hosted by the Chicago Yacht Club Foundation and run by […]

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A Look at the J/70 at Bacardi Week, From A Sailor's Point of View

By Airwaves Writer Terra Berlinski The 2013 Bacardi Miami Sailing Week brought the STAR, VIPER 640, Melges 24, Melges 20, J/80 and the J/70 class to the course on Biscayne […]

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Vanguard 15 Summer Team Racing Circuit Preview

By Airwaves Writer Clinton Hayes As the summer draws near its time to think about what events you’re going to sail. Whether you’re working full time, or just at a […]

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