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J/70

J/70 Since being launched in March 2012, the new J/70 ‘Speedster’ has skyrocketed in popularity. Fleets have begun to pop up not only here in the US, but in Europe […]

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I Miss Sailing: Winter Sailing Opportunities

by Airwaves writer Elizabeth Dudley Winter Sailing Opportunities It’s December.  Depending on where you are living, the air is getting cold and the water temperature will soon follow.  It’s easy […]

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So You Want To Sail in College?

Some sailing things to think about when choosing a college… Bill Jorch, Airwaves Writer Editors Note: Sail1Design would like to welcome Bill Jorch to the Airwaves team. Bill is a […]

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College Night at the Orange Bowl

Questions? Please email Zach Brown:   [email protected] –too late for press, but Connecticut College will be there too! For more information please email Zach Brown:   [email protected]

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J/70: A Rival One Design to J/Brethren?

The J/70 – It’s about Expanding the Pie By Airwaves Writer Dan Rabin Editors Note: We’d like to welcome and introduce Dan Rabin to our readers as our newest Airwaves […]

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First Impressions: Sail1Design Test Sails the Farr B/One

 13 December 2012, Annapolis-  Heading down to the launch site in downtown Annapolis to meet the Farr team of Ian Gordon and Keith Carew, as we crossed the bridge we […]

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Zim Sailing Responds to ICSA Championship Boat/Sponsor Agreement

This letter was published this morning on the ICSA List-serve and sent directly to Sail1Design. It follows our earlier publication here   Earlier this fall, the NEISA Executive Committee approved […]

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VIDEO: The American Youth Sailing Force is San Francisco’s Team in the 2013 RedBull Youth America’s Cup

Submitted by Vince Casalaina, Media Coordinator, American Youth Force Sailing Challenge {youtube}mO0HADYM3N0{/youtube} A year ago when RedBull announced their sponsorship of the Youth America’s Cup, five of us began planning […]

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Lightning Boat Grant Program – Now Accepting Applications!

By Airwaves writer Martha Pitt Attention sailors:  Want to experience high level sailing in a competitive boat, have all of your sailing paid for this summer while receiving mentoring from […]

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Sail1Designer of the Month – Charlie Buckingham and Team America

Sail1Designer of the Month – Charlie Buckingham and Team America for their Selection to the Oracle Team USA Youth Team By Airwaves Writer Martha Pitt Earlier in November, six teams […]

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Staying Sharp in the Offseason

Staying Sharp in the Offseason, Airwaves Writer Zach Brown The fall season has concluded leaving most college sailors eager for some down time but motivated for the ever important spring […]

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Zim Holiday Sale!

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J24 North American Championship 2012 Final Results

J24 North American Championship 2012 Final Results Updated Saturday, Nov 17, 17:44pm Place Bow # Skipper Sail # Total Race 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 […]

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Manto Strong: A Sailing Community Picks Itself Up After Sandy

By Airwaves Staff Writer Elizabeth Dudley     Mantoloking, New Jersey is a predominately sailing community built on a barrier island.  For the past century, residents have added bulkheads to […]

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Sponsor Spotlight: Get a Ph.D from YALE CORDAGE!

Get Your Ph.D. from Yale. Performance handling. Delivered. “Ph.D. is light and grippy, perfect for the mainsheet on my foiling Moth, where every ounce counts. Yet it’s strong and secure […]

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Henri-Lloyd Holiday Savings on Sailing Gear!

Now’s the time to start shopping for the holidays, and get your order in while supplies last!

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Feeling the Need for Speed?

 An Overview of the North American Speed Sailing Championship Invitational and Q & A with the event’s Winner, Rob Douglas. By: Maggie Lumkes Cohen Photography  This October, Martha’s Vineyard was […]

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Making the Switch: Q&A with Stu McNay

By Airwaves Writer Zach Brown There are many different opportunities to compete in the sport of sailing.  One design dinghy sailing, keel boat buoy racing, and off-shore racing are just […]

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B/One

The B/One is an exciting, new 7m (23ft) trailerable, one-design sport boat currently under construction by Bavaria Yachts in Giebelstadt, Germany.  Bavaria asked Farr Yacht Design for an economical one-design […]

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Introducing the Farr B/One

Sail1Design is pleased to announce our newest sponsor and team member, Farr Yacht Design/Farr Yacht Sales. We are also very excited to introduce the newest member of the Farr sailing […]

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