Presented by KO SAILING
Sail1Design and KO Sailing are elated to announce the first winner of the Annual Sail1Design Youth Sailor of the Year “Lone Wolf” Award. Dedication. Perseverance. Independence. These are just some of the attributes of the go-it-alone sailor, the lone wolf who is able to train, plan, and compete by her or himself, and do it successfully. This award, presented by KO Sailing, goes to the North American youth sailor who best personifies the qualities necessary to be a successful athlete in the single-handed sailing world. Sail1Design picks ONLY from nominated sailors… this is YOUR award!!
Mark McNamara of KO Sailing noted: “KO Sailing congratulates the winner of this year’s award. Our mission is to support sailors in their efforts to rise to the next level. The S1D Youth Sailor of the Year Award is the perfect vehicle to recognize the efforts of these sailors as they achieve their goals. Our Sponsorship of the S1D awards is a small return for the investment these sailors make and we are proud to be a part of it.”
The Sail1Design staff was most impressed with this nomination letter, among all others, especially with Caden’s dedication and commitment to improve.
Here is the nomination letter for Caden:
I would like to nominate Caden Scheiblauer, from Santa Barbara, CA and representing Santa Barbara Yacht Club and the Santa Barbara Youth Sailing Foundation for the “Lone Wolf” Award: Sail1Design Youth Sailor of the Year.
Caden epitomizes the definition of the “Lone Wolf” Award; he is a Laser Radial sailor. Caden first sailed competitively in Optimists at the age of 10 years old. By the time he was 12 he was too big for the boat and transitioned into the Laser Radial when many of his contemporaries were still sailing Optimists. Many of his older sailor friends were sailing 29ers as they were not big enough to sail a Radial.
Caden took to the Laser Radial immediately and loved the feeling of a faster, more powerful boat. He has been sailing the Radial for 2 years.
Sail1Design uses the words dedication, perseverance, and independence to define the “Lone Wolf” recipient. At 135 pounds and 12 years old when he began sailing the Laser Radial, Caden knew that he needed to differentiate himself through fitness, diet and exercise to compete in breezy conditions with the older, bigger kids already sailing Lasers. He did not let the fact that many of the kids he had grown up sailing around were no longer in his fleet; he was a lone wolf.
Fast forward to 2015 and I believe that Caden’s enthusiasm and dedication are paramount to his current success in the Laser Radial. Caden is a lean 147 pounds and 5 feet 10 inches tall. He started an intense workout routine going to gym 4 times a week in late 2014 and has continued in since. He routinely gets up before school to work out or will go after he completes his homework and will not skip a workout. In addition he does not eat red meat, and adheres to a strict no sugar, high protein and complex carbohydrate diet. You won’t find a 14 year old as dedicated to the sport and his fitness as Caden.
In the summer of 2015 he competed in numerous high profile Laser events and some of his accomplishments are below;
13th Cressy Trophy – 18 competitors(only freshman in the competition)
2nd PCISA Cressy Eliminations – 31 competitors(only freshman to qualify)
4th – Laser District 25 Champs/Frost #1 – 40 competitors
22nd Laser North Americans -115 competitors
14th Laser US Nationals – 127 competitors
2nd Junior Olympics – 25 competitors
3rd Laser Pacific Coast Champs(PCC’s) – 34 competitors
4th ABYC Olympic Classes Regatta – 32 competitors
3rd ABYC Memorial Day Regatta – 16 competitors
5th Laser Gulf Coast Champs – 33 competitors
14th Laser Midwinter’s West – 51 competitors
30th Laser Midwinter’s East – 118 competitors
Most recently Caden has been invited to participate in the US Sailing Olympic Development Program Camps sailing with coaches Leandro Spina, Anna Tunnicliffe, Rulo Borojovich. Caden understands the importance of his fitness in the Laser Radial class and has increased his commitment to this aspect by signing on with Anna Tunnicliffe and works out 4 times per week with CrossFit style sailing workouts.
To culminate a fabulous 2015 Caden was invited to travel to the Australian Laser National Championships outside of Sydney, Australia on Dec. 26th at Belmont 16’s Sailing Club. He will be working with US Sailings Olympic coach Mark Littlejohn and relishes the opportunity to represent the USA at this event.
I do not think you will find a more dedicated 14 year old to his sport. Caden wishes to represent the USA in the Laser in the 2024 Olympics. You can follow him on his website he singlehandedly composed and launched at www.cadenscheiblauersailing.com. For all the dedication, perserverance and independence I have described in his diet, workouts, training and traveling to regattas, I believe Caden is a worthy recipient of the Lone Wolf award. In addition he maintains a 4.0+ grade point average at Santa Barbara High School.
Learn more about our Youth Sailor of the Year Award.
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Club Profile: Nantucket Yacht Club
The organization which was to become the Nantucket Yacht Club was first chartered in 1890 as the Nantucket Athletic Club. By the summer of 1906 a second group had come together, calling themselves the Nantucket Yacht Club, whose purpose was to provide sailing and racing for the summer residents of Nantucket, their families and friends. The leadership and membership have been able to hold a steady course – no easy matter with a seasonal operation – making changes as conditions have required and proving that yacht racing and sailing, tennis and social activity can all be kept lively and popular. The next hundred years will be exciting and are full of great promise.
Into a burgeoning summer scene, the Nantucket Yacht Club was born in the summer of 1906, when sailing enthusiasts led by H. Holton Wood assembled their boats off Brant Point and held organized races in Nantucket Sound. They met in houses built on Hulbert Avenue in 1900 by Henry Oliver Underwood, and had use of a nearby pier, complete with gazebo, owned by the neighboring Atkins Family. Although still in its infancy, the new club acted as though it had been established for years. The first flag officers were H. Holton Wood, commodore; J.E.T. Rutter, vice commodore; Alice Underwood, secretary-treasurer; and Margaret Underwood, fleet captain. In mid-September, the yacht club held its first Commodore’s Cup Race to close the season. The new club was here to stay. Like no other instuition of Nantucket, it is a place where traditions are honored, where the past is respected, and where families are celebrated – its history intertwined with that of the island it calls home.
NYC is HIRING!!
Are you ready for the best summer of your life? Nantucket Yacht Club is hiring head coaches for 2016! This is a ten week position, housing and meals are provided, and pay is extremely competitive for the right individuals. Nantucket is consistently windy, and a fun place to train a junior race team. Read below for details specific to each team:
420: The team travels off-island to compete, and sails a variety of Regional and National level events.
Opti: The Opti head coach is a fantastic position; this is a collaborative team with Nantucket Community Sailing and Great Harbor Yacht Club. The “All-Island” Opti Team trains every afternoon, working with 3 coaches and 10-15 Opti Sailors. This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified Opti coaches.
Sail Stronger, Part II: The Legs
By Rachel Bennung, and Sailorcise
See Part I: The Core here
Part III: The Arms here
In Part One, The Core, we learned last that strength in certain muscles in our bodies are more important then others. We determined that strength in our core, legs, and arm muscles are essential to maximizing our performance on the water. In Part One we talked about the core and how it is the base of sailing stronger. Without a strong core your body will move inefficiently and can eventually lead to injury. In Part Two we will be talking about the importance of strength in your legs and different exercises to help you in this area.
Your legs are a very large muscle group in your body and essential for mobility. Some of the major muscles in the legs are the hamstrings (back of the thigh), adductors (inner thigh), quadriceps (front of the thigh), and the calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus). Having strong legs is an important part of being a top athlete. A problem we see sometimes is people training their arms, but completely forgetting their legs. Power comes from your legs so its important to strength train them for the best performance. Leg exercises also increase core stability and therefore this increases strength and stability throughout your body.
So now that you know the benefits of leg strength, why is it important in sailing? When you are out hiking your legs are essential for your success to keep the boat flat. With strong legs you will have the endurance to keep hiking on long windy days. Your legs are also needed for your mobility on the boat. With strong legs you will have the speed to move quickly when needed. Ever auto-tacked before? Well with strong legs your will be able to react to that more quickly and get to the other side of the boat better then someone who doesn’t have strength in their legs.
Now that we know why leg strength is so important to sailing, lets get strong legs! There is many different leg exercises out there. I have picked four that I think are the best for strengthening your legs for sailing.
- Wall Sits – With these you will feel the burn in your legs! This is a great exercise to give your legs the endurance to sail longer. To do this exercise stand with your back against the wall and with your feet in front of you hip distance apart. Slide your back down until your at a 90 degree angle. Hold for 30 seconds to start then work yourself up to 1 minute.
- Squat Jumps – These are a great exercise to not only work your legs, but total body. This exercise will really get your heart pumping. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Squat down as you are doing a normal squat, then engage your core and jump into the air. Land back in squat position and repeat. Start with doing this exercise for 30 seconds then work up to doing for 1 minute.
- Weighted Lunges – Lunges are a great workout for your legs. Adding weights is a great way to add some resistance to help strengthen your legs even more. For these grab weights that you feel comfortable with and you won’t compromise your form. 8-10 pound weights are a great starting point. Stand with dumbbells at your sides. Step with your right foot forward and lower your body into a lunge. Step back and repeat with the left side. Continue to alternate sides. Begin with doing this exercise for 30 seconds and working up to 1 minute.
- Single Leg Squats – Squats are a great leg exercise and there are many different variations. Single leg squats will not only strengthen your legs, but engage your core improving your balance. Stand with your arms extended in front of you. Standing one one leg with your other leg extended straight out in front of you squat down. Try to squat down as far as possible without compromising your form. Repeat move, start with 30 second and work up to 1 minute. (Note: If you find these to difficult start with regular squats and work your way up to single leg squats.)
(You can easily make these exercises into a leg workout. Do 3 sets of each exercise for 30 seconds to 1 minute with a 15-30 second break between each set.)
-Check out the video of these exercises below
Strong legs are another key component of sailing longer and stronger. With them you will be able to move more quickly and efficiently while sailing and not fatigue quickly on those long windy days. These exercises will give you a start to having strength in your legs to help you sail longer and stronger. Now you know that a strong core is the base of your overall fitness and your legs will give you the power and endurance you need to maximize your performance on the water. In part three our final of the series we will learn about strengthening your arms for better performance on the water.
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.
2015 Orange Bowl Regatta Results
Overall OPTIMIST RWB
Optimist Green Fleet
Overall Club 420
Laser FULL RIG
Laser RADIAL
Laser 4.7
Club 420 Sailing Association on Inclusion and the Malaysia World Youth Championship
North Kingston, RI (January 3, 2016) — The Club 420 Association, as one of the world’s largest youth sailing organizations, strongly embraces and supports the Corinthian values and spirit of our sport. In light of the unacceptable and unfortunate situation that has occurred at the Youth World Championships in Malaysia, the Association’s Board of Directors is extending an open invitation to the Israeli and Malaysian sailing federations for their Youth Sailing Teams to join the youth of North America at the Club 420 US National Championships in July 2016.
President of the Association, John Morgan, says “our Board of Directors has opted to set an example, as well as attempt to lessen the damage this has done to youth sailing and sailing in general. We want to reinforce the belief that all athletic competition should be open and unaffected by politics. Many youth regattas including those sanctioned by the Club 420 Association showcase the values intended for this sport, offering a highly competitive, fun, diverse environment that reflect the true spirit of the sport.”
Details of the Club 420 Association offer will be finalized upon discussion with Israeli and Malaysian Sailing as the Association will work to provide some of the financial support for the sailors and teams who wish to attend.
About The Club 420 Class Association The Club 420 Association was established in 1980 to promote, foster, encourage and sponsor one-design sailing. The Association sponsors a class North American Championship, US and Canadian National Championships as well as regional championships for the class across North America while promoting the class to all ability and experience levels of youth sailing. Since 2006, the class membership has more than doubled from 300 to its current 715 members. The class offers many regional, national and North American championships in both fleet and team racing formats as well as clinics across North America. Our Nationals / North Americans have had 175 boats attend, with all levels of sailors competing in some of the finest and socially fun regattas you will attend.
About The Club 420 The Club 420 is a two person dinghy which forms the base of many local, high school and collegiate programs in North America. Simple for beginning sailors and yet challenging enough for collegiate champions. The Club 420 offers more learning opportunities than any other double-handed boat you can find. Over 5,000 Club 420s are sailed in youth, high school and collegiate programs all over the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
For more information please visit our website at www.club420.org or visit us on Facebook
Contact:
John Vandemoer, Executive Director Email – [email protected]
Win a J/22, and Support GBSA!!
The Need
Sailors know instinctually that sailing is a lot more than a sport, especially to a kid. Sailing develops character, self reliance, problem solving skills, confidence and teaches discipline, teamwork and respect for our environment. GBSA‘s mission is to give that experience to as many as possible.
The Plan
Back in 2014 we were the first to try a crazy stunt – Buy a J/70 and raffle it off to raise money. It worked and now we’re doing it again with a brand new 2016 J/22 built by USWatercraft.
The Rules
Only 650 tickets will be sold – so your odds of winning are way better than winning powerball! In addition, you’re supporting the future of the sport you love – so what are you waiting for?!!…
GBSA Makes a Difference
“The best part was from day one, it was sailing time. Get out and sail. He came home everyday excited to tell us what he learned and the fun antics the crew had together. We look forward to next year and supporting anyway we can”
We Need Your Help
The fact is we can’t do this alone – we need you to help promote this in order for it to succeed. Like us on Facebook, share it with your friends, your yacht club, buy a raffle ticket.
