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Introducing a New One-Design Resource: Winning Ways!

Winning Ways targets both new racers and those who’ve been racing a few years but are stuck in mid-fleet mediocrity, designed to engage and improve results. The story is told […]

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ICSA Names New Executive Director

10 April 2025 – The ICSA announced the organization’s new Executive Director: Retired Rear Adm. Peter J. Fanta. Fanta is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy (‘83), where […]

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Marine Weather; An Interview with Peter Isler

By Airwaves Writer Ty Olsen TCO: Peter it is safe to say that you have had an extensive sailing career so far, with way too many accolades to mention.  With […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannTwo sailboats race on the water, with one boat displaying a pink and purple spinnaker and a red ship wheel symbol on its sail. A shoreline with houses and trees is visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Register for The Dinghy Race 2025!

The Dinghy Race, formerly known as the Secor Volvo Race, was created in 2015 as a way for local Long Island Sound sailors to participate in their own multi-leg, multi-day […]

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ICSA Team Race Rankings #2, Live!

Here they are, the ICSA TR Rankings #2, sponsored by Dynamic Dollies! Thanks to our ranking panel for our second Open and Women’s TR Rankings of the 2025 spring season: […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA virtual sailboat with 'Virtual Regatta' and the number 70 on its sail races across the ocean. A cartoon character at the bottom right welcomes players to Virtual Regatta Offshore, a virtual sailing game.

How Virtual Regatta is Transforming Sailing: The Future of E-Sailing

By Tate Theodorsen Sailing has traditionally been an exclusive sport, requiring access to boats, gear, and water. However, Virtual Regatta (VR) has changed the game over the past few years, […]

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WASZP News: The NEW 7.5 Sail!

New from Waszp.com: INTRODUCING THE 7.5 SAIL The much-anticipated 7.5 sail is now available for purchase! Sailors can get their hands on the new rig by heading to the WASZP […]

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Mackay Boats 49er/ FX Production News!!

From Mackay Boats: We’re excited to be back in full 49er/49erFX production mode after the Olympic year. This year’s production will include some minor modifications the builders agreed to make […]

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Spring 2025 ICSA Team Race Rankings #1 is LIVE!

Thanks to our ranking panel! Molly Matthews, Dartmouth. Isaac Clark, Penn. John Mollicone, Brown. Chris Klevan, Stanford    

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannTwo sailboats with visible sail numbers '204' and '212' race side by side on the water near Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, with crew members on board and a coastal town visible in the background.

Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Performance Director

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Club 420 Class Welcomes Alana Marks as New Executive Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE North Kingstown, RI — February 11, 2025 — The Club 420 Association is proud to announce that Alana Marks has been appointed as the new Executive Director […]

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Inside College Sailing: An Interview With BC Sailing Coach Greg Wilkinson

Interview by TY Olsen ABOUT GREG TCO: Can you give us a little bit of background about yourself, sailing and coaching prior to Boston College and the Inter-collegiate Sailing Association […]

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Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: 420 and Opti Race Coach at Wianno Yacht Club!

Osterville, Ma– Wianno Yacht Club islooking for both a 420 and Opti race coach for the summer of 2025. Both positions are responsible for leading their respective teams on and […]

Clara Hewson avatarClara HewsonA person wearing a cap and life jacket is sailing a small Zim Sailing dinghy on a lake, leaning to balance the boat as it cuts through the water on a sunny day.

Zim Sailing Approved as ILCA Builder

ILCA is pleased to announce the approval of Zim Sailing as builder of class-legal boats in the United States. Zim has successfully completed a detailed and thorough certification process, receiving […]

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Program Spotlight: Rocking the Boat

Rocking the Boat: Empowering Youth Through Sailing, Boat Building, and Environmental Stewardship Nestled in the heart of Hunts Point in the South Bronx, Rocking the Boat is more than a […]

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Final Fall 2024 College Sailing Open & Women’s Rankings

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The State of Youth Sailing in America: An Interview with John Pearce

By S1D Writer Tate Theodorsen Youth sailing has long been a vibrant and evolving aspect of the sport, but it now faces new challenges and opportunities as the landscape shifts. […]

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Zig Sailing Insider: Simplify Your Sailing Logistics!!

S1D is pleased to have Zig Sailing Insider join our team!! Welcome!!! Zig Sailing Insider is a membership-based platform founded by veteran sailor Elizabeth Kratzig in 2024. With over a decade […]

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The Sunfish Class Has Approved a New Builder

November 12, 2024 ISCA® Has Approved a New Builder! The International Sunfish Class Association™, (ISCA®) is proud to announce the selection of Zim Sailing as the new builder and supplier […]

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2024 Women’s and Open National Championship Press Release

Press Release Courtesy of ICSA Communications A Historic National Title for the Webb Institute and Sophia Montgomery Secures a Second Singlehanded National Championship St. Petersburg, Florida (November 10, 2024) – According […]

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