On June 13, 2025, West Coast Sailing marks its 20th anniversary. Two solid decades of fun. It’s been a wild ride since we started in ‘05. To summarize it all would be impossible. There have been so many memories, regattas, events, and emotions of all kinds! For our 20th year, I want to attempt to … Read More
2023 US Women’s Junior Championship Results for Ida Lewis and Leiter Trophies
From US Sailing: After three days of clinic and two days of racing, winners have been crowned at the U.S. Junior Women’s Championship! ILCA 6 Audrey Foley Ava Anderson Rebecca Schill 29er Annie Sitzmann & Daphne Walsh Ava Gustafson & Kaya Hancock Julia Stewart & Madilyn Anderson Most improved Most improved ILCA – Petra Humphrey … Read More
2023 Women’s Club 420 North American Championship Results & Report
By Airwaves Staff writer Amelia Robinson Brant Beach, NJ, July 12th-14th, 2023 – These past few days some of the most talented female sailors in the US gathered at Brant Beach Yacht Club to participate in the Women’s C420 North American Championship. With winds blowing S/SSW/SW, clear skies, and temperatures averaging 85℉, the weather seemed … Read More
2023 Club420 Nationals Report & Results
By Staff writer Amelia Robinson Belmont Harbor, Chicago, IL, July 7, 2023 – Despite several postponements and complications, this past weekend the C420 class was able to show out for an incredible display of skill and expertise. With varying winds favoring N/NW/W and the choppy conditions of Lake Michigan, a few boats struggled to navigate … Read More
Airwaves News: Jr. Sailing Director / Head Coach
11TH HOUR RACING TEAM WINS THE OCEAN RACE!
In brief: 11th Hour Racing Team wins The Ocean Race: the first US-flagged team in its 50-year history Team was given average points redress for Leg 7 after a no-fault collision in The Hague forced them to retire from the final stage. Trimmer Francesca Clapcich, first Italian to ever win the Race: “It’s been a … Read More
2023 Club 420 New England Championship Results
Congratulations to Gil Hackel/Ashtyn Tierney for winning the 2023 c420 New England Championship held at Shelter Island YC in New York (almost in New England 😉 ) Looks like the NB4T team had a banner event, with team members claiming a whopping 8 of the top ten positions. Top ten results. For full results click … Read More
2023 US Youth Match Racing (Rose Cup) Championship Results
The U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship (“USYMRC”) for the Rose Cup is an invitational event open to sailors who have reached their 16th birthday but not their 21st birthday during the calendar year in which the event is held. The Championship features world-class coaching and race management and serves as an outstanding training ground for … Read More
2023 Optimist World Championship Results
Costa Brava, Spain 25 June 2023 Team USA had a banner World Championship, with 4 sailors in the top 15. Full results here
Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Head Coach/Assistant Sailing Director
S1D Marketplace Spotlight: Fleet of 18 FJ’s For Sale!!
2023 S1D Coach of the Year Announced
Sail1Design has been lucky to be part of some great moments over the years, mostly when we do our job, and take part in recognizing the very foundation of our sport: youth, high school, college, and one-design sailors. Reading nomination letters, hearing from our community about unsung heroes, sharing in the joy of the winners…… … Read More
USODA Announces Partnership with US Performance Academy
USODA is pleased to announce a new partnership with US Performance Academy. USPA is the Online School for Elite Athletes “USODA is pleased to partner with US Performance Academy. The flexibility and quality of USPA’s education is a great fit for sailors who are constantly on the go, training and competing.” -Beth Danilek, Executive Director … Read More