On September 10th, pro athlete Francesca Clapich announced her campaign to drive climate justice and foster belonging within the sporting community. Clapich is no stranger to a challenge. An Italian sailor, lover of the outdoors, activist, two-time Olympian, and more, she aims to do this through a series of academic and educational initiatives. To support … Read More
The 2024 Quantum Snipe Nationals were held this past week at Jubilee Yacht Club in Beverly, MA! This venue is no stranger to Snipe events as it hosted North Americans in 2021 and Nationals again in 2019. Over 50 boats participated and were given the opportunity to complete the Heinzerling or Wells series. Eight races … Read More
Courtesy of the ICSA Communications Committee: May 30, 2024 – Brown’s stellar performance during the 2023-2024 season earns them the title as the overall top team in college sailing. The Leonard M. Fowle Memorial Trophy honors the late Graduate Secretary of the New England District and Executive Vice President of the Intercollegiate Yacht Racing Association. Len served … Read More
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
To be held in Annapolis, Maryland, August 15-18 Collegiate FJs US Sailing Waivers and Releases US Sailing Membership- Join/Renew here – All competitors must have a current USSA membership valid through end of racing to be legible to complete. International athletes may show proof of current membership with MNA as an alternative. Timeline Application … Read More
We are happy once again to announce that nominations for the 11th annual S1D Coach of the Year Award are now being accepted! There are SO many deserving coaches out there, and so much of this past year to use to choose a new winner. Here is your chance to reflect on your last year of sailing, and … Read More
International Lightning Class Association May 3, 2024 Tarpon Springs, FL Since the inception of the International Lightning Class Boat Grant Program in 2007, over 45 young teams have enjoyed the incredible level of racing and camaraderie the Lightning Class offers. 10 of these teams continue to actively race in the class today. The Lightning Class … Read More
Sail1Design is pleased to bring you our coach panel’s ICSA Team Race Rankings Update #3. Remember to click on the team’s ranking link to read Coach Panel Comments. Thanks to our panel: Chris Klevan (Stanford), Ken Legler (Emeritus), John Mollicone (Brown), Isaac Clark (U Penn), and Johnny Norfleet (Tufts). Women’s Rankings #3 Open Rankings #3
By Ken Legler Practice Drills for Team Racing Most team racing drills fall into two categories; race and re-set and forced rounding combinations. There are plenty more but let’s start with these two. In race and re-set simply start a team race until one team has a big lead. The boat in first can sail … Read More
