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A welcome graphic for Eckerd College features Ward Cromwell, labeled as Head Sailing Coach, with a headshot of him smiling and Eckerd's sailing logos beneath his name.

Ward Cromwell Named Head Sailing Coach at Eckerd College

By Tom Zucco | Office of Marketing and Communication at Eckerd College ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – He was responsible for steering the College of Charleston’s sailing teams into the same elite […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannTwo sailors in blue vests lean out of a small sailboat, racing on choppy water with several other boats behind them. The city skyline is visible in the background under a clear sky.

Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Assistant Dinghy Coach

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA person wearing sunglasses and a cap sails a hydrofoil dinghy above the water, with sponsor logos on the boat and a scenic, green shoreline in the background.

Moth

About the Boat The international Moth Class is the fastest one Person Dinghy in the World. The current International moth is a result of merging two separate but similar historical […]

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Melges 15

Designed by Reichel/Pugh and built by Melges, the Melges 15 prioritizes stability, comfort, ease of use, and performance. “The Melges 15 creates a clear pathway for junior sailors to get […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannTwo sailors in wetsuits and sunglasses are leaning out of a small sailboat, balancing over the water as they steer and control the boat during a race or training session.

2023 Club 420 South Shore Championship Results

Sayville Yacht Club, Blue Point, NY — 88 teams competed this past weekend at the competitive c420 South Shore Championship. Mostly great conditions allowed for eleven races overall. Congratulations to […]

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2023 Waszp North American Championship Results

Swampscott, MA —  22 sailors competed at the 2023 Waszp North American Championship this year. It was a “youth movement” this year, with the top three podium positions captured by […]

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Conner Blouin Elevated to College of Charleston Sailing Head Coach

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Conner Blouin has been elevated to College of Charleston sailing head coach, as announced Wednesday morning by director of athletics Matt Roberts. “We are thrilled to elevate […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA group of small sailboats with colorful numbered sails race closely together on a choppy lake, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

St. Mary’s College (MD) Names New Ass’t Varsity Sailing Coach

ST MARY’s CITY, MD — St. Mary’s College of Maryland Director of Sailing Bill Ward announced on July 27th the addition of Bradley Adam to the St. Mary’s College of […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannTwo young sailors wearing life jackets and sunglasses navigate a small sailboat with bright red sails on a calm body of water, with greenery visible in the background.

2023 US Women’s Junior Championship Results for Ida Lewis and Leiter Trophies

From US Sailing: After three days of clinic and two days of racing, winners have been crowned at the U.S. Junior Women’s Championship! ILCA 6 Audrey Foley Ava Anderson Rebecca […]

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2023 Women’s Club 420 North American Championship Results & Report

By Airwaves Staff writer Amelia Robinson Brant Beach, NJ, July 12th-14th, 2023 – These past few days some of the most talented female sailors in the US gathered at Brant […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannTwo young sailors in life jackets race a small sailboat with number 36, featuring a bright pink sail, on blue water during a sunny day. One sailor is sitting on the edge, steering and looking ahead.

2023 Club420 Nationals Report & Results

By Staff writer Amelia Robinson Belmont Harbor, Chicago, IL, July 7, 2023 – Despite several postponements and complications, this past weekend the C420 class was able to show out for […]

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Airwaves News: Jr. Sailing Director / Head Coach

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA group of sailors celebrate on a boat, hugging and smiling. One person’s shirt reads 'CLAPCICH.' The scene is energetic and joyful, with the ocean visible in the background. The image is in black and white.

11TH HOUR RACING TEAM WINS THE OCEAN RACE!

In brief: 11th Hour Racing Team wins The Ocean Race: the first US-flagged team in its 50-year history Team was given average points redress for Leg 7 after a no-fault […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannSeveral small sailboats with colorful sails, including pink, blue, and a mix of both, race on a calm body of water under a clear sky. Land is visible in the distance.

2023 Club 420 New England Championship Results

Congratulations to Gil Hackel/Ashtyn Tierney for winning the 2023 c420 New England Championship held at Shelter Island YC in New York (almost in New England 😉 )  Looks like the […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannFour people in sailing gear are on a sailboat, focused on adjusting the sails. One person is looking up, another looks forward wearing sunglasses, and two are handling lines, with the sea and other boats in the background.

2023 US Youth Match Racing (Rose Cup) Championship Results

The U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship (“USYMRC”) for the Rose Cup is an invitational event open to sailors who have reached their 16th birthday but not their 21st birthday during […]

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2023 Optimist World Championship Results

Costa Brava, Spain 25 June 2023 Team USA had a banner World Championship, with 4 sailors in the top 15. Full results here

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Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Head Coach/Assistant Sailing Director

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S1D Marketplace Spotlight: Fleet of 18 FJ’s For Sale!!

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2023 S1D Coach of the Year Announced

Sail1Design has been lucky to be part of some great moments over the years, mostly when we do our job, and take part in recognizing the very foundation of our […]

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USODA Announces Partnership with US Performance Academy

USODA is pleased to announce a new partnership with US Performance Academy. USPA is the Online School for Elite Athletes “USODA is pleased to partner with US Performance Academy. The […]

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