USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival, Jensen Beach FL Regatta Results
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Airwaves Interview Series: Zander Kirkland, Newport Harbor HS Sailing Coach
Interview with Zander Kirkland Tufts University and Tabor Academy Alum and past coach for Newport Harbor High School. https://nhhs.schoolloop.com/sailingteam
This interview was conducted by Airwaves West Coast manager Jimmy Praley:
1) Q: What is the difference between high school sailing on the West coast versus high school sailing on the East coast?
A: Well, having been a participant on the East Coast and a coach out in California I can say the primary difference is that we do much more fleet racing on the West coast. There are 5 main fleet race regattas that bring all of the top teams together so each sailor knows who is who and knows who will be fast. Having 5 main regattas we really get to practice with different crew and skipper combinations so we go into qualifiers knowing who sails with who in most conditions.
2) Q: Is it primarily 420 or FJ sailing? Any Larks?
A: We sail FJ’s most of the time but if we know that Baker (High School Team Race Nationals) or Mallory (High School Fleet Race Nationals) is going to be in 420s then we will find a way to practice in them before the regattas. The top high school sailors also are doing other regattas in 420s such as Orange Bowl, Mid Winters and North Americans, so they get their 420 practice in. Is the question about Larks a joke?
3) Q: Yes it is…You mentioned primarily fleet racing in California, how do the teams manage to win team race nationals also?
A: We start team racing in February and will team race once a week until Nationals. It is nothing like sailing in New England where high school sailors will have scrimmages against other teams weekly. The beauty is that out here, sailing is a 2 season sport so we have 2 seasons to master what New England high schools have to master in 1.
4) Q: Why do so many good sailors come from California?
A: Well first of all, the weather. The weather is a huge incentive for the high school kids to go sailing every day. In San Diego or Newport Beach it is sunny and 70 degrees every day. Whereas on the East Coast, the seasons really effect the time spent on the water. Secondly, the clinics that are out here are amazing opportunities to get one on one coaching with Olympians. The CISA (California International Sailing Association) clinic brings not only the best coaches together, but also brings the best sailors together for days of intense training.
5) Q: Why do a lot of California kids move out East for college sailing?
A: College sailing is based primarily on the East Coast. Whether sailing in NEISA (New England Intercollegiate Sailing Association) or MAISA (Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association) the competition is at the highest possible level. Having gone to college in New England and sailed in NEISA, the travelling is also much less then in California which makes the East Coast more appealing for college sailing. Also the quality of education that East Coast schools provide is another selling point. There are some amazing schools in California and on the West Coast in general, but most of the high school kids that I coached were drawn to the East Coast colleges. It also doesn’t hurt to get out of “la la land” for a while.
6) Q: Do most kids stay out east after they go to college or do they move back to California?
A: Most move back but a few stay out on the East Coast. I think that most people make the migration from California to the East Coast for a change of pace and college is the perfect opportunity for them to experience the difference.
7) Q: What do West Coast kids think of the East Coasters?
A: We live in a globalized community of sailing where the best kids are always seeing each other. California sailors travel East and East Coast sailors travel west. So the kids really know each other pretty well. Sometimes I’ll hear about how aggressive the East Coast kids are, but it’s pretty rare. They are all pretty close friends.
8) Q: What’s your view of the California sailing scene in general?
A: As I said, the weather is conducive to year round sailing and the kids are amped on it. When it’s sunny, 75 degrees and blowing 10 knots everyday there is no excuse for not enough time on the water. If there is not a high school event on a weekend, the kids are taking out their 29er or laser. They absolutely get more time on the water than the kids from the East Coast.
J: Thanks Zander and I appreciate it and good luck on the 49er sailing with your brother. Keep us posted.
Z: No problem. I do want to say that Jimmy Praley is the coolest kid on earth!
J: I don’t know about that…
Z: It is all true!
Women’s International Collegiate Match Race and Clinic
Women’s International Collegiate
Match Race and Clinic
Rollins College, Orlando, January 16–18, 2010
Intro to Match Racing
As part of an international promotion of match racing, WIMRA and North U are offering match racing clinics world-wide. Since 2007 dozens of clinics have been held on five continents.
Women’s International Collegiate Match Race and
Clinic, Orlando, January 16-18.
The Women’s International Collegiate Match Race and Clinic will include both a clinic on Saturday, January 16 and Sunday morning; and a regatta on Sunday afternoon and Monday.
A complete schedule is posted at NorthU.com
Why Match Racing?
You’ll learn all about dial-ups, circling, lead/push, the hook, shift left, and a slew of other match racing tactics and techniques.
When you try it you will find Match Racing to be a captivating form of sailboat racing – fully engaging, relentlessy exciting, and great fun. Not only that, but it will improve your fleet racing skills.
Match Racing Clinic
The clinic curriculum was created by Dave Perry and Liz Baylis with assistance from North U director Bill Gladstone. The course combines shoreside sessions with on the water drills and races and includes the 2nd edition Match Racing Workbook.
The clinic is targeted to racing sailors. Prior match racing experience is not required. This clinic will use Geary 18 keelboats with spinnakers. Enrollment is limited.
Lead Instructor
North U Director Bill Gladstone will lead the Rollins clinic. In addition to his extensive racing and match racing experience, Bill has over thirty years experience teaching sailing and racing. Graduates of his programs are winning races in fleets the world over.
Registration & Information
The Registration Fee is $360.00 per BOAT (crew of 3) or $135 per person registering alone. The fee includes the clinic, regatta, course materials, use of the boats, and snacks each day.
To get more information and to sign up visit:
www.northu.com
Or call or email Bill Gladstone or Fran Wainer at North U.
800 347 2457 • 203 245 0727
College Recruiting from the Recruits Point of View
Submitted by Amanda Salvesen ofSail1Design’s Airwaves
As the oldest sibling, I’m always the first to do everything. I was the first to stay up past nine and the first to get my license. However, I was also the first to be able to do the dishes and the first to go to high school. And now, I’m the first of the three to apply to college.
It seemed like everyone besides me knew what to do. Their brothers or sisters had gone before them and they’d already been on college tours and met college students. When I began the college application process, I felt lost. I had no clue where to look, what I wanted to do, or even who to turn to. At most, I could have named maybe 20 colleges and probably didn’t know much besides their names and locations.
One night at dinner, my parents and I made the first step which, looking back, was the absolutely worst first step. We went online and looked at the rankings of college sailing teams. The next day, I started to form my list of possible colleges from this and, though they all had great sailing programs, I still didn’t know anything about the schools themselves.
My college counselor took one look at my list during our first meeting and said, “So. You want to sail in college”. I nodded and smiled, certain of that choice. Mr. Johnston quickly explained my first lesson from the application experience.
The Broken Leg Rule
Many students today apply to colleges with the intention of being recruited for a sports team or playing on the team when they arrive there. Because of this, they look for a college based on that team or the school’s dedication to that sport. This can get students in a bad position because, if they later choose not to play anymore, they’re stuck at a school with few other benefits for them. When you’re visiting a college, think to yourself, “Would I still want to go here if I had a broken leg?”
Now, in terms of the sailing world, a desire to sail in college can limit the schools you’re considering. A school in the middle of
Varsity vs. Club Sailing
In college sailing, all teams compete on the same level. There are no Division 1, 2, and 3 schools for sailing. The student-run team at
So you know a little bit about college sailing, but what next? How do you go about making sailing an asset on your application and getting your name to college coaches? First, you must have all of your information in one easy-to-access place and then you have to send it out.
Making a Sailing Resume
A sailing resume is extremely useful for many different reasons and, once you make it, you only have to update before you send it to someone. I needed one to apply to the US Youth Championships, to apply for my summer coaching job, and to apply to college. When you create it, include every regatta, clinic, or sailing-related job that you consider significant. Include your position on the boat, your finishing place, and the number of competitors. It helps to organize by year and, if applicable, separate club and high school sailing. For a really good example, check out Stephanie Hudson’s resume on
Contacting Coaches
The best way to contact and stay in touch with coaches is through e-mail. Once you decide some of your likely picks, let the coaches know that you’re interested by sending them an introductory e-mail (addresses can usually be found on the college’s sports site) with a little information about yourself. Spring of junior year is a good time to do this because, when the coach replies, you can send in a pretty comprehensive transcript, some standardized scores, and your sailing resume. Also, by getting in touch in the spring, you can keep the coach up-to-date on any regattas you compete in during the coming season. Remember to stay in contact with regular e-mails and keep the coach abreast of your sailing and the application process.
Through this whole process, you need to keep something in mind: though it’s really difficult for me to admit, s
ailing isn’t the most important sport to colleges. Because it isn’t a spectator sport in any sense of the word, sailing doesn’t generate a whole lot of revenue for colleges, so the sport probably won’t get you into college. However, if you are qualified for the school you choose, a word from the coach can break the tie between you and other equally qualified applicants.
Melges 24 Atlantic Coast Championship Results
MELGES 24 ACC’s at Davis Island Yacht Club FINAL RESULTS
To visit the results on the DIYC site visit here:
http://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_regatta_results.php?regatta_id=2468&show_sub_class=1
Information is final.
Regatta results last updated: Sunday, November 22, 2009 2:39:34 PM CDT
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SailLaser Miami Winter Training for HS and College Teams
LIMITED AVAILABILITY REMAINS: Sailing Team Winter Training Program 2009-10
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Dear Sailors, Coaches, Students and Program Directors,
Cool air and steady breeze have now descended upon Miami, and we are gearing up for what promises to be an amazing sailing season. Each year SailLaser Miami welcomes sailing teams from across the United States and Canada to our training facilities at the US Olympic Sailing Center, the official training center for Olympians. Many of our most popular spring training weeks are now booked, and only some availability remains. The Sailing Team Winter Training Program is a great value that maximizes time on the water and is available weekly during the winter and spring in our fleet of brand new 420s. 
Our program includes:
Please note that on some weeks (i.e. March 21-24), we are now fully booked and no longer accepting reservations. On other weeks (i.e. March 8-12) only 3 or fewer 420s are available. Please inquire for details and availability. Please be in touch with your dates, and we look forward to welcoming you to SailLaser this winter and spring! Hotel packages are available at negotiated rates at local hotels within walking distance, based on double or group occupancy. For teams without a coach, SailLaser in-house training is available at an additional cost. Additional 420s are also available. |
