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S1D Marketplace: Get it Seen, Get it Sold!

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Over a decade ago, Sail1Design was born as a resource & classified site for one-design and performance sailboats, gear, and more. In that time we’ve grown so much, adding Airwaves® News, and of course our Career Center & Job Board (www.sailing.jobs). But let’s go back to the beginning.

S1D way back when!

Did you know that S1D is the official classified site of the US Club 420 Class Association, and the US Optimist Class? What’s more, we work closely with both US Sailing, the Interscholastic Sailing Association (ISSA), and the Intercollegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) to help programs sell and buy fleets of boats, and more.

Here are some recent postings, which gives a sense of the diversity of our site, and please contact us if you need help selling!!

Our site, was, is, and will remain free for boats under 25′. While we do have a featured ad service which requires a very small investment, it’s not a requirement.
Our client and mailing list has grown enormously over the years, and we are directly connected to most every sailing club/yacht club/collegiate/interscholastic program in the country. Using our marketplace is a highly effective and efficient tool to market your sailboat, RIB, powerboat, gear, or want ad. We even have small businesses for sale on our marketplace! Borrowing our old tag line, Get it Seen, Get it Sold: Get Results.
Please consider using Sail1Design as your sailing marketplace. We also offer professional brokerage for larger boats. and we are always looking for new listings. We have an outstanding track record selling RIBS, sailboats, and more!! Want personalized, effective, and dedicated professional service? Email [email protected]

Wow! US Sailing Hires Greg Fisher

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BRISTOL, R.I. (August 2, 2018) – US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport, has hired Greg Fisher (Mt. Pleasant, S.C.) as Chief Operating Officer of Olympic Sailing. Fisher, a former Collegiate All-American, World Champion and world-renowned expert in the sailing community, recently completed his eighth season as Director of Sailing at the College of Charleston (S.C.). Fisher will be working alongside Malcolm Page, Chief of Olympic Sailing, and the leadership team at US Sailing to assemble and leverage internal and external resources to prepare the Team USA to compete and excel at the highest levels of international competition, including the Olympic Games.

Fisher will lead the administrative, operational and business planning functions, and will work to further develop US Sailing’s Centers of Excellence, advance the Olympic Development Program and drive stronger collaboration with college sailing. He will also support fundraising and marketing and communications activities. Fisher will focus his efforts on building a strong culture and program that enables high performance sailors for international success. He will engage and align with other areas of the organization, including the Youth and Education departments, to help deliver on US Sailing’s strategy to build a cohesive and connected organization and sport.

“I’m really excited to have Greg involved and assist in molding the future of Olympic Sailing,” said Page. “Greg has an amazing reputation in the sailing industry and has been a leader in college sailing. Probably the most important aspect about Greg is his great personality and overall skills in team building. These traits will assist us in building a winning system within the United States for years to come.”

During his tenure at the College of Charleston, Fisher and the Cougars collected an impressive list of accomplishments, including Four Fowle Trophies for the “Best all-around sailing team in the Country”, two coed Fleet Race National Championships, three singlehanded Men’s Nationals Championships, three Team Race National Championships, and one Match Race National Championship. He also presided over 39 All-Americans and Honorable Mentions and 10 Academic All-Americans.

One of the most accomplished competitors in United States sailing history, Fisher has captured 22 North American or National Championships in seven different classes over the course of his successful sailing career, and a J/22 World Championship in 2008.

“I am honored to be able to work alongside Malcolm, the tremendous staff at US Sailing and the skilled and dedicated pool of Olympic athletes to help further this exciting strategy for the Olympic Program,” said Fisher. “There is a strong team in place supporting all aspects of the Olympic and youth sailing programs at the organization. US Sailing has made significant investments in supporting high performance sailing in the U.S. The recent successes at Youth Worlds is a product of the strength of the plan and the potential ahead. I am excited to be able to help contribute to this initiative.”

“Though I’ll miss our sailors, coaches and supporters at the College of Charleston, my experiences there and in college sailing have prepared me well for this new challenge and direction in my career.”

Fisher has been an active volunteer for US Sailing in many different roles over the years. A former member of US Sailing’s Board of Directors, Fisher served as Chair of the One-Design Council and Chair of Championship of Champions Committee. For his contributions to the sport, Fisher was honored by US Sailing with the Community Sailing Award for Outstanding Director of a year-round program in 2012 and the One-Design Service Award (John Gardiner, Jr. Trophy) in 2007. He also received a US Sailing Arthur B. Hanson Medal in 2003 for contributing to an on-the-water rescue in Annapolis, Md.

“Greg brings an innate understanding of the sport of sailing in the U.S. and a track record of building sustainable programs that consistently deliver excellence,” said Jack Gierhart, Chief Executive Officer of US Sailing. “We are thrilled that he is joining US Sailing to work with Malcolm and the rest of our team as we rebuild our leadership in Olympic sailing, and importantly, leverage those investments and successes to improve and grow the entire sport of sailing across America.”

Fisher has been involved in the sailmaking industry since 1976. He started his own business, Fisher Sails in 1988 and helped develop the One Design brand at North Sails from 1991 to 2010.

Media Contact: Jake Fish, US Sailing Communications Manager, [email protected]

*Photo credit to College of Charleston

About the US Sailing Team
The US Sailing Team is managed by the United States Sailing Association (US Sailing), the national governing body for the sport of sailing and sailboat racing. US Sailing names the top Olympic class athletes to the team annually, through both event qualification and at the discretion of team leadership. US Sailing helps these elite athletes with financial, logistical, coaching, technical, fitness, marketing and communications support. US Sailing Team sponsors include partner Helly Hansen, Harken, McLube, and Groupe Beneteau, and Marlow Ropes. For more information, please visit www.ussailing.org/olympics.

About US Sailing
The United States Sailing Association (US Sailing), the national governing body for sailing, provides leadership, integrity, and growth for the sport in the United States. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, US Sailing is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. US Sailing offers training and education programs for instructors and race officials, supports a wide range of sailing organizations and communities, issues offshore rating certificates, and provides administration and oversight of competitive sailing across the country, including National Championships and the US Sailing Team. For more information, please visit www.ussailing.org.

2018 Youth Sailing World Championship Final Results & Report

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courtesy of World Sailing, Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Tips to Working Out and Sailing In The Heat

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We hope the summer sailing season has been treating you well! Hard to believe its almost going to be August. July has brought some hot days here on the east coast, and we expect August will bring some of the same. Even though the temps are hot we still need to be working out, and we are sailing, so we want to make sure we are going about it safely to avoid any heat illness this summer. We need to avoid any heat illness for top performance on the water! These five tips are sure to help you for your hot summer workouts and sailing in the heat.

Tip #1 Work Out At The Right Time Of Day: We can’t avoid our sailing events that happen during the daytime heat, but we can pick a different time to do our training for sailing and workouts. If we don’t have a specific event, we have to try to avoid the hottest part of the day usually around 10am-3pm. The mornings are generally the best time to get that workout in especially if it’s suppose to be a sweltering day. If your training on the water try to push your training session to later in the day to avoid being in the heat. Getting those training sessions in during the cooler part of the day will help to prevent any heat illness.

Tip #2 Stay Hydrated All Day: We all know we should be drinking lots of water on hot days, but sometimes we forget. It’s incredibly important to keep drinking not only when you are working out or sailing, but throughout the day. It’s easy to get caught up and stop drinking for a couple of hours, but on those hot days it’s so important because it’s very easy to start getting dehydrated. Carry a reusable water bottle and set an alarm to keep you drinking throughout the day.

Tip #3 Wear The Proper Gear: On those hot days for sailing and working out it’s so essential to wear the proper gear. When we are working out on those hot days stick to light-colored and loose clothing. They now make lots of fitness clothing that are meant to keep you cool, look into investing in some for those hot days. On the water, you want to stick with items that will keep you cool. Wear light-colored tech clothing to stay cool. Don’t forget your sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen. Another great piece to invest in for out on the water is a neck gaiter. The neck gaiter will not only protect you from the sun but if you get it wet with cold water before heading out, it will help keep you cool throughout the day.

Tip #4 Know The Signs Of Heat Illness: It’s so important to know your body and the signs of heat illness so you can exercise and sail safely in the heat. It’s easy to think that a headache you have is not that serious, but when its hot out you need to take all changes to your body seriously to avoid any further symptoms. Some of the first signs of heat exhaustion are headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and being lightheaded. Heat exhaustion can develop into something more serious which is heat stroke, and this is when a person can suffer from being disoriented or blacking out. If you start feeling any of the signs of heat exhaustion, make sure to stop your activity and get to a cool place. Make sure you inform someone of the symptoms you are feeling when left untreated these symptoms can turn into a life-threatening emergency. Know your body and the signs to avoid heat illness this summer and in the future.

Tip #5 Replenish Your Electrolytes: When we work out or sail in the heat, we are losing electrolytes from sweating. When the temperature is high it’s even more important to replace those during and after our activity as we are sweating a lot more. Lots of sports drinks and energy bars contain electrolytes, but a lot of added sugar also accompanies them. Another way to replenish your electrolytes is by eating whole foods. Some great foods to try are coconut water, leafy greens, sweet potatoes, celery, cucumbers, kiwis, carrots, beans, and watermelon. If you are out on the water or working out and rather not eat food, there are cleaner options for electrolytes mixes. Some of my recommendations are Emergen-C Electro Mix or Nuun Hydration Electrolyte Drink Tablets.

The summer is a great time because the weather is warmer to get outside for working out and sailing. However, the summer can bring the heat! So we need to make sure we are safe when we are working out and sailing. These tips will help you to stay safe and cool this summer! Remember to workout at the right time of day, stay hydrated all day, wear the proper gear, know the signs of heat illness, and replenish your electrolytes. Stay cool for the rest of the summer sailing season!

For more information on fitness for sailing contact [email protected]. Also check out Sailorcise on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for daily tips on fitness, nutrition, and sailing.

US Junior Doublehanded Women’s Championship Report & Results

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Courtesy of US Sailing
MENTOR, Ohio (July 29, 2018) – Another great week of junior women’s sailing came to an exciting conclusion Sunday on Lake Erie. It was an especially exceptional weekend for the team of Maddie Hawkins (Edgewater, Md.) and Yumi Yoshiyasu (Houston, Texas) who claimed the Ida Lewis Trophy at the 2018 U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship, hosted by Mentor Harbor Yachting Club. It was the second consecutive win at this US Sailing National Championship for Hawkins who won this title last year in Annapolis, Md.

Forty teams of two in the Club 420 featuring young women sailors, age 13-18, wrapped up an action packed week in Mentor, Ohio for three days of racing Friday through Sunday, two day of clinics on Wednesday and Thursday with a strong cast of coaches from around the country, and a series of social events and experiences throughout the week in the greater Cleveland area.

Hawkins and Yoshiyasu were incredibly consistent all week. They won four races and placed no worse than fourth, despite a 10th place finish in Race 10, which was their throwout score. The team of Colleen O’Brien (Fair Haven, N.J.) and Michaela O’Brien (Fair Haven, N.J.) stayed close all week with Hawkins and Yoshiyasu and sailed at a high level throughout. They won Race 9 and 10 to close out the weekend in second place, just five points back. Vanessa Lahrkamp (Rye, N.Y.) and Katherine McNamara (Darien, Conn.) took home third place honors.

“We have been greatly improving our starts and just having a fast boat helped us look up for pressure which was a big key for this regatta,” said Hawkins. “We had a lot of fun at the scheduled activities this week, including the Yoga session and the Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame. Overall it was a really good experience.”

Next up for this dynamic duo is the I-420 World Championships this week in Newport, R.I. and back to high school sailing in the Fall.

Top 5 – Final Standings
1. Maddie Hawkins/Yumi Yoshiyasu, Annapolis YC/Houston YC, – 1 – 2 – 1 – 2 – 1 – 1 – 2 – 4 – 2 – (10) ; 16
2. Colleen O’Brien/Michaela O’Brien, Bay Head YC, – (4) – 4 – 2 – 1 – 4 – 3 – 3 – 2 – 1 – 1 ; 21
3. Vanessa Lahrkamp/Katherine McNamara, American YC, – 6 – 3 – 7 – 3 – 5 – (8) – 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 ; 40
4. Cordelia Burn/Sarah Moeder, Bay Head YC, – 11 – 5 – 5 – 7 – 7 – 7 – (13) – 7 – 4 – 4 ; 57
5. J.J. ( Jessica) Smith/Laurel Tyson, Sarasota Youth Sailing/CRYC, – 2 – 6 – 3 – (OCS-41) – 15 – 11 – 4 – 6 – 3 – 11 ; 61
Complete Standings and Results

US Sailing Championship head coach Richard Feeny and this list of coaches worked with the junior sailors all week including the clinics on Wednesday and Thursday:

  • Scott Ikle (Head Coach, Hobart and William Smith Colleges)
  • Beka Schiff (2016 Hobbs Trophy Winner – Sportsman of the Year)
  • Amanda Callahan (Head Coach, Roger Williams University)
  • Alana O’Reilly Marks (2006 Quantum ICSA Women’s Sailor of the Year)
  • Dillon Paiva (Assistant Coach, US Naval Academy)
  • Brian Clancy (Head Coach, Cornell University)
  • Arielle Darrow (2020 Olympic Campaigner)

As part of the event, MHYC showcased their community to the sailors and their families. The young women toured the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame followed by a dinner excursion in Cleveland. Sailors enjoyed a Lake Erie beach luau, Shrimpfest, sunset yoga, and Italian feast after racing each day.

News & Coverage:

  • Visit the event website for more information on the Championship.
  • Take a look back at the updates from the race course using #idalewis18 on Twitter and social media.
  • The 2018 U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship is sponsored by Gill North America.

Grand Bahama Sailing Club is Hiring

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Dreaming of a warm climate and a relaxed environment, doing something you love? We are looking for a Sailing Club Director/Head Coach to assist with the growth and management of our Sailing Club and School in Freeport Bahamas. The position is ideal for someone who loves coaching and sailing, is a self starter with a positive attitude, is able to motivate others and follows through with their ideas. Accommodation, car and flight credit available. For more information and to apply, see the job ad HERE

Our History. In 2006 a small group of local business people and keen sailors approached Sir Jack Hayward with the idea of resurrecting the Sir Charles Hayward Yacht Club.  The two story building located at the end of the canal approximately half a mile West off the Grand Lucayan Waterway was built by Sir Jack in 1976 and named after his late Father. Built in traditional Bahamian style, the structure has French doors leading from the main room out to a balcony overlooking the water. An extensive patio leads to a swimming pool on the same level. The ground floor comprises of wash rooms and an apartment. Adjacent to the club building are two hard tennis courts. The Club was active in the 1970’s/early 1980’s and the small number of boats were privately owned by its members.  The social scene was well supported and there were a number of lively regattas.

In the late 80’s many of the expatriate members left the island and support of the club diminished.  It ceased operating as a club, closed its doors but some time later reopened as a restaurant called ‘Scorpios on the Bay’.  They ultimately closed their doors and the property was dormant for several years.  In 2001 the building was taken over by the Grand Bahama Development Company and operated as a sales office. This too was an unsuccessful enterprise and it closed three years later. When Joe Thompson, Chris Paine and Sarah Rolle approached Sir Jack in 2006 with the idea of starting a children’s sailing Club, he embraced the idea with great enthusiasm.  A lease was granted by the Grand Bahama Development Company and the Grand Bahama Sailing Club Ltd was incorporated on 12th June 2008.

The club building, although structurally sound, needed some repairs and a face lift. A group of volunteers set about the design and construction of a sail storage facility and shed to house the boats. Fourteen Optimist dinghies were initially purchased by private owners with the condition that they all were put into the ‘Club Pool‘ for use by all members. Sir Jack provided substantial personal funds to make the improvements to the infrastructure and facilities which include the resurfacing of the tennis courts.  In 2012 the Club took over the management of the Club docks whereby slips are rented to boat owners generating additional revenues. The Club remains a nonprofit organization relying on memberships, funds raisers, social events, and donations for support.

Though a mainly volunteer driven organization, the Club has prospered with both social, sailing and tennis activities. In 2010 sixteen children participated in the annual Optimist National Championships in Nassau and have represented the GBSC every year since. In 2007 the Club held its first Summer Sailing Camp. Attracting both experienced sailors and beginners, the two week camps were well received, overseen by both local and visiting coaches.  A prime objective of the GBSC is to support underprivileged children and today the Summer Sailing Camps offers places to over 50 children who are sponsored by both the private and corporate community. The four two week camps have grown in popularity and typically over 100 children take part.  In addition children sponsored by various civic organizations (Salvation Army, Columbus House, Rotary Clubs, etc) are encouraged to sail year-round. In 2010 the Club hired a full time sailing Coach, David Valentine. A graduate from Texas A & M and avid sailor, he established sailing programs with children from both private and public schools on Grand Bahama.  This led to children competing in regattas in the Caribbean, the US and several sailors representing the Bahamas in the ISAF world Laser championships Ireland and Cyprus. Sailing was promoted in a number of island communities with local regattas being held in High Rock and West End.

Today the Club fleet comprises of 21 Optimists, 9 Lasers, 6 Flying Juniors, a CAL 25 and three coach boats.

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