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2023 J/88 North American Championship Report & Results

Andy Graff Wins J/88 North American Championship The weather was the story over the first days of the four-day J/88 North American Championship hosted by Larchmont Yacht Club September 28-October […]

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Sail To Prevail: Disabled Sailing Program Instructor

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Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: c420 Race Coach

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S1D Marketplace Spotlight: University of Rhode Island 2016 White Cap Turbo FJ Fleet

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2023 J/70 North American Championship Final Results

From the CYC website, article by Amy Baxter Felder for full results click here CHICAGO, IL. September 24, 2023 – Brian Keane and Team Savasana are the 2023 J/70 North American […]

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Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Junior Sailing Director

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Brendan Feeney Named Head Coach at Kings Point

Brendan Feeney will be taking over the head coaching duties at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, as announced by director of operations Richard Cain. “Kings Point Waterfront […]

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Hunter Skinner, 1998-2023

From Simmons Boatworks: As many in the youth sailing community know, Simmons Boatworks unexpectedly lost our friend and coworker, Hunter Skinner. The outpouring of support for Hunter’s family and friends […]

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Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Head Coach for the Varsity Offshore (OS) Sailing Program

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S1D Marketplace Spotlight: Jibetech Snipe for Sale

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2023 Hinman Team Racing Championship Results & Report

From US SAILING: SAN DIEGO, Calif. (September 11, 2023) – After three days of racing in Mission Bay, California, team Los Huevos cinched their first Hinman Trophy win. The team remained dominant […]

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S1D Marketplace Spotlight: Club 420 (PS2000 sail number 8521)

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S1D Marketplace Spotlight: Fleet of 6 LP Z420’s For Sale!

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Wow! OYSTER BAY 470 TEAM OFFERS FREE CHARTERS FOR TRIPLE CROWN SERIES!

OYSTER BAY, N.Y. – The Oyster Bay 470 Team (OB470) is offering up to six Mackay 470s to sailors competing in the Oakcliff Triple Crown Regatta Series this fall. Boats […]

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Ward Cromwell Named Head Sailing Coach at Eckerd College

By Tom Zucco | Office of Marketing and Communication at Eckerd College ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – He was responsible for steering the College of Charleston’s sailing teams into the same elite […]

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Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Assistant Dinghy Coach

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2023 Club 420 South Shore Championship Results

Sayville Yacht Club, Blue Point, NY — 88 teams competed this past weekend at the competitive c420 South Shore Championship. Mostly great conditions allowed for eleven races overall. Congratulations to […]

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2023 Waszp North American Championship Results

Swampscott, MA —  22 sailors competed at the 2023 Waszp North American Championship this year. It was a “youth movement” this year, with the top three podium positions captured by […]

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Conner Blouin Elevated to College of Charleston Sailing Head Coach

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Conner Blouin has been elevated to College of Charleston sailing head coach, as announced Wednesday morning by director of athletics Matt Roberts. “We are thrilled to elevate […]

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St. Mary’s College (MD) Names New Ass’t Varsity Sailing Coach

ST MARY’s CITY, MD — St. Mary’s College of Maryland Director of Sailing Bill Ward announced on July 27th the addition of Bradley Adam to the St. Mary’s College of […]

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