Thanks to our ranking panel! Molly Matthews, Dartmouth. Isaac Clark, Penn. John Mollicone, Brown. Chris Klevan, Stanford
2019 Optimist World Championship Results & Report
Antigua– Chosen by virtue of their top finishes in the USODA Team Trials this past spring, American sailors Tommy Sitzmann, Samara Walshe, Jack Redmond, Gil Hackel, and Thommie Grit traveled to Antigua for the Optimist World Championship with high hopes and energy. Despite a few race wins and some examples of outstanding sailing, this year’s … Read More
Club 420 North American Championship Results
Winning 5 of the 10 races, brothers Justin and Mitchell Callahan won the Club 420 North American Championship, 18 points ahead of 2nd place finishers Ansgar Jordan & Patrick Mulcahy. Rounding out the top 3 was Justin Lim and Amir Tadros. Hosted at St. Francis Yacht Club, the 90+ boat fleet experienced big winds every … Read More
2019 i420 World Championship Results & Report
From the http://2019worlds.420sailing.org site, the final results are in for the 2019: Congratulations to our new 420 Class World Champions, Martin Wizner/Pedro Ameneiro (ESP) in the Open, Vita Heathcote/Milly Boyle (GBR) in the Women, Odysseas Spanakis/Konstaninos Michalopoulos (GRE) in the U17 Open and Neus Ballester/Andrea Perello (ESP) in the U17 Women. For full results go … Read More
NEWS: Club 420 Class Office Releases Statement on Hull Measurement Conformity Determination
UPDATE 7/11/2019: c420 Class releases statement The Club 420 Class, for many years the gold standard of youth double-handed sailing in North America, today released a statement outlining a decision to revoke the class legal plaque from 49 club 420 sailboats, UPDATE: (so far only 17 boats have actually been identified out and on the … Read More
2019 S1D/GILL 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 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…… makes the whole Sail1Design project, now … Read More
Santiago “Tino” Galan Coach Profile
By Airwaves Writer Taylor Penwell Santiago Galán is an Argentinian born sailing coach with decades of experience. He has become a fixture of coaching in the US Virgin Islands. During his time at the St. Thomas Yacht Club and now the St. Croix Yacht Club, Santiago also known as “Tino,” has been instrumental for growing … Read More
2019 c420 New England Championship Results
The Club 420 Class concluded the New England Championship this summer for 70 competing teams (but not actually in New England), at the Shelter Island Yacht Club in New York. Top ten results below after 7 races, and click HERE for full results. Congratulations to Liam O’Keefe and Libby Redmond!
Diverse and Talented Crowd Expected for Quantum Snipe Nationals
In about 1 month when the first signal is set at the Quantum Snipe Nationals, there will be collegiate all Americans, Olympians, world champions and a Rolex Yachtsman of the year, in the fleet. The 36 registered boats are coming the the Jubilee Yacht Club in Beverly, MA for the July 18-21, 2019 event. The … Read More
Fitness for Junior Sailing Summer Programs
Hard to believe, but summer is finally here! Which means so is junior sailing. Looking for a way to enhance your program and get your kids having fun!? Add some fitness to your daily routines! So program directors, head instructors, coaches, and instructors this one is for you! Check out reasons to add daily fitness … Read More
90th Annual Hampton Yacht Club One-Design Regatta Notice of Race!!!!
July 13 – July 14, 2019 Hampton, Virginia NOTICE OF RACE RULES & ANNOUNCEMENTS 1.1 The regatta will be governed by The Racing Rules of Sailing 2017-2020. 1.2 US Sailing Prescriptions to RRS 63.2 and 63.4 will not apply. 1.3 This event is designated a Clean Regatta by the Sailors for the Sea Organization, http://www.sailorsforthesea.org/, … Read More
Team USA Wins St. Thomas International Optimist Team Race Championship
Story Courtesy of Optiworld St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Dialing in the right combination of scores proved the secret to success for Team USA Worlds, who won the TOTE Maritime Team Racing Championships on Thursday. The Championships are one of a trio of events sailed this week out of the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC) … Read More
Quantum Sails Powers First ClubSwan 36 for Groundbreaking Launch
Press Release from Quantum Sails: On Monday, June 3, 2019, Quantum Sails powered the groundbreaking ClubSwan 36 for its official launch and first round of sea trials. Quantum Sails is proud to be involved in making this boat-of-firsts fly, and in helping Nautor’s Swan disrupt the world of sailing with this new one-design class aimed … Read More