Thanks to our ranking panel! Molly Matthews, Dartmouth. Isaac Clark, Penn. John Mollicone, Brown. Chris Klevan, Stanford
Put Your Helmet On!
You wear a helmet for a bunch of other things. Why not wear it for sailing? I’ll admit that when I first heard about helmets being introduced to sailing I sneered and said things like, “that will never happen” and “it won’t take off.” But over the past few years my views have taken a … Read More
Maine Maritime Academy is Hiring a Chief Mate, full-time!!
Looking for a job with year-round benefits but 3 months off each year to sail the circuit? Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, Maine is looking for a Chief Mate for the Schooner Bowdoin to work 9 months a year (March through November). For more information on this exciting opportunity, and to apply, see our job ad … Read More
US Optimist Team Trials: How to Make the Most of 4 Big Days
The USODA Team Trials: When 4 days determine a year of preparation By Bernat Gali Bou, USNT Coach, Lakewood Yacht Club Head Opti Coach Let’s be honest…when does the Sailing Schedule ever give us a break throughout the year? Really, if a sailor doesn’t want to ever take a break from racing, he/she could be sailing … Read More
ICSA Spring Season News Update #2
Yale wins the Navy Womens as light air limits sailing across the east coast March 11, 2019, Written by Chris Klevan, Photos by Colin Grey Voight The 2019 Spring Sailing Season is slowly heating up, both figuratively and literally. Light air in MAISA limited racing at the Navy Spring Women’s, the John Jackson and the … Read More
ICSA News: Team Racing is Back! Yale wins the Bob; Charleston wins ODU Women’s
March 3, 2019, Written by Chris Klevan, Photos by Colin Grey Voight The ICSA team race season is officially upon us. The Bob Bavier Team Race, sailed in Charleston, South Carolina, featured the now two-time defending Laser Performance College Team Race Champions, College of Charleston. However, the Cougars weren’t the headliners of their home event. … Read More
ICSA Team Race Rankings #1 are out!
The 2019 College Sailing season is underway, with several TR regattas now in the books. Take a look at the updated rankings, and click on each team to see our coach panel analysis!! Go to the RANKINGS
2019 Sunshine State Optimist Championship Results
Jensen Beach, FL 03/03/2019: Two hundred six boats (206!!) sailed this past Sat/Sun in the Sunshine State Optimist Championship, and most all of the top Optimist sailors in the country were there competing. The regatta featured light and shifty winds mostly, till race 5 on Sunday, when the wind built to 20+ knots, allowing the … Read More
Junior Sailing Essay Contest: Win, and Foil!
From Windcheck Magazine: Foiling is the hottest thing in sailing right now, and our friends at Sail Black Rock in Bridgeport, CT and Oakcliff Sailing in Oyster Bay, NY have teamed up with WindCheck to present a unique writing contest with perhaps the most exciting prize in the history of youth sailing! The winning essay will … Read More
Ocean Beach Youth Group (Fire I.) is Hiring!
Thank you for your interest in OBYG. We are a non-profit community day camp founded 60 years ago which provides an engaging array of activities for children ages 3 to 13 and a CIT program for 14 year olds. Our wonderful staff comprised of teachers, arts professionals, certified coaches, college students and older teens provide … Read More
Ida Lewis Yacht Club is Hiring!
Ida Lewis Yacht Club is a family oriented club of members who actively participate in yachting activities. Our mission is to foster excellence in yachting and yacht racing with an emphasis on traditions, sportsmanship, education and camaraderie. ILYC is hiring a Junior Sailing Program Director. This position is a full-time salaried position (approximately 40 hrs/wk) from … Read More
APS is Hiring: Sales & Customer Service Department Manager
The APS Sales & Customer Service (CS) Department Manager (DM) executes our mission – “APS is an enjoyable place to shop and work for all who share our passion for sailing. We are sailors serving fellow sailors to improve their time on the water.” They archive our vision – “APS is the preferred outfitter of … Read More
Director Mark Newman Profile
The sailing programs at the South Carolina Yacht Club in Hilton Head have been turning heads in the past few years. Record numbers of juniors are participating in the sport of sailing in the area and the programs have obtained national recognition. One of the big factors for these strides forward belongs to the leadership … Read More