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VX One Class Joins the S1D Marketplace Team!

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Sail1Design has been providing the one-design community an online space dedicated to sailboat/gear classifieds for almost 20 years. Yes, that’s right… we were born the same year as the iPhone! In that time, we have helped countless sailors sell, and find, the boat of their dreams. We have also become the official classified site of some great one-design sailboat classes, including the Club 420 Class, the i420 Class, the US Optimist Class, Snipe Class, and now we are happy to report that the VX One Class has joined the team, and we are now the official classified site for this great boat too. There are already 3 active listings, check them out!

We provide this service to one-design classes free of charge, and ads are always free as well. Interested in having your class join the team? Get in touch!  [email protected]

2025 Maine State c420 Regatta Results & Report

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The 2025 Maine State C420 Championship brought together a strong fleet of 45 boats representing yacht clubs across Maine, New England, and beyond. Over the course of seven races, sailors experienced a mix of conditions on Casco Bay. With consistency the deciding factor, Melbourne Yacht Club teams dominated the podium, edging out strong performances from Portland YC, Southport YC, and others.   Reid Garofoli/Bowman Hyland, defended the Portland Yacht Club’s title of top Maine team for 2025. You can find full results HERE.

 Top 5 Overall

  1. Kaemen Floyd & Hans Csaszar (USA 9047 – Melbourne YC)

    • Net: 15 (Total: 29)

    • Race wins: R1, R4, R6

    • Outstanding consistency, never finishing worse than 6th aside from one drop.

  2. Alexander Delamarter & Eli Simpson (USA 6897 – Melbourne YC)

    • Net: 23

    • Strong finishes with a race win in R3 and multiple top-3s.

  3. Harmon Csaszar & Phinley Boyd (USA 8105 – Melbourne YC)

    • Net: 25

    • Posted a bullet in R5 and multiple top-5 finishes.

  4. Reid Garofoli & Bowman Hyland (USA 9592 – Portland YC)

    • Net: 31

    • Local sailors who sailed a consistent series with podium finishes in R4 and R7.

  5. Noelle Caola & Caroline Heersink (USA 9548 – Portland YC)

    • Net: 37

    • Posted a 1st and 2nd in later races, showing strong late regatta form.

Notable Performances

  • Otto Smith & Adrian Jenkins (Northeast Harbor, USA 9568) – Finished 6th overall, despite a DSQ in Race 2, demonstrating resilience and speed.

  • Rachel Phippen & Logan Snyder (Southport YC, USA 2301) – 7th overall, highlighted by a 2nd in Race 5.

  • Wyatt & Finn Wilkinson (Sandy Bay YC, USA 7273) – 8th overall, showing steady middle-fleet strength.

  • Henry Armstrong & Zoe Pulitzer (KSEA, USA 6805) – 12th overall, with top-10 finishes but weighed down by one tough race.

  • Campbell Ardrey & Annika Marshall (KSEA, USA 6809) – 16th overall, including a top-5 in Race 3.

Fleet Size & Diversity

45 boats competed

  • Clubs represented included:

    • Melbourne YC (FL)

    • Portland YC (ME)

    • Northeast Harbor Fleet

    • Southport YC

    • Sandy Bay YC

    • Boothbay Harbor YC

    • SailMaine

    • KSEA (Kollege of the Sea Academy)

    • Agamenticus YC

    • Manchester Sailing Association

    • Harraseeket YC

    • And others

This highlights the regional strength of youth sailing in Maine while attracting talent from outside the state.

Key Takeaways

  • Melbourne Yacht Club’s sweep of the top 3 showcased their depth and training strength.

  • Portland YC sailors held their own on home waters, with Garofoli/Hyland and Caola/Heersink both in the top 5.

  • The regatta balanced local Maine sailors with strong visiting programs, creating a highly competitive fleet.

  • Casco Bay again proved an excellent venue, with challenging conditions across multiple races testing tactical skill and boat handling.

Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Melges Watersports Center Director

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Merrit Island, FL–

The Melges Watersports Center is hiring a full-time, year-round Director to join our crew! Be part of the hottest organization in sailing — Melges has developed the premier watersports center in the USA, and we’re just getting started.

The Director of the Melges Watersports Center will lead the development and daily operations of a premier U.S. sailing and watersports venue. This is a hands-on leadership role with the full support of the Melges Team—ideal for someone passionate about growing community, creating top-tier programs, and delivering exceptional on-the-water experiences. MWC is a private organization.

Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Sailing Program Director

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Key West, FL–

Key West Community Sailing Center is looking for a sailing Program Director! The Program Director will be a key member of the sailing center’s leadership team that is responsible for complete organizational oversight. The ideal applicant will be a well-rounded professional who is motivated, a team player, and communicates well. The applicant will work alongside the executive director to achieve collective goals and steer the organization as a whole.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Program Planning, Development, and Delivery
  • Safety and Risk Management
  • Staff Management and Operations
  • Member and Participant Services
  • Communications and Public Relations
  • Facilities and Equipment Readiness Oversight
  • Financial Oversight and Administration
  • Collaborative Fundraising Efforts

For more details on application details, candidate requirements, and compensation, visit our internal posting here.

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