15 teams competed at Portland Yacht Club in Falmouth, Maine over 3 days for the 2025 29er North American Championship title. 12 races were sailed. FULL RESULTS
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 through the experiences of some of the greatest sailors of our generation. Various aspects of racing are broken down into digestible parts, beginning with the … Read More
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 he sailed on the varsity offshore team and was a member of the US Sailing Offshore Champion winning team. In his 37-year Naval career Fanta … Read More
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 all the directions that you could turn your focus, why did you choose the weather and the importance it plays on the racecourse? PI: It … Read More
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 distance regatta. It ran continuously from 2015-2019, once in 2023, and now returns for its best year yet from August 11-12. This race, organized by … Read More
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: Molly Matthews, Dartmouth. Isaac Clark, Penn. John Mollicone, Brown. Chris Klevan, Stanford. Charles Higgins, Tulane. Don’t forget to click on the teams to find coach … Read More
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, making sailing accessible to anyone with a device and an internet connection. It can be downloaded from any app store, allowing everyone from beginners to … Read More
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 shop or contacting their WASZP Agent. The 7.5 uses the same bottom mast section as the 6.9 sail and comes in three striking colour options: … Read More
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 after last year’s Lanzarote and Vilamoura meetings. These are: *some small adjustments to ensure the boats built by both builders are 100% aligned with each … Read More
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
Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Performance Director
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 of the class, following her impressive tenure as Interim Executive Director over the past seven months. Alana Marks has brought a wealth of leadership experience … Read More
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 (ICSA)? GW: Well, I started coaching college sailing in the spring of 1996 at the University of Vermont (UVM). Prior to advancing to UVM, I … Read More