Thanks to our ranking panel! Molly Matthews, Dartmouth. Isaac Clark, Penn. John Mollicone, Brown. Chris Klevan, Stanford
2019 ICSA Pre-Season Team Race Rankings Are Here!!
Sailing action is around the corner!! Sail1Design is pleased to present our all-new 2019 ICSA Team Race Rankings, complete with coach-panel comments and analysis. Click no the team’s ranking to see analysis/comments, and the rankings are an average of all of the coaches picks. We hope you enjoy the new, interactive format, and as the … Read More
Orange Coast College is Hiring, full-time!
Orange Coast College’s 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa just minutes from Southern California’s beautiful beaches. Founded in 1947, with classes beginning in 1948, OCC has grown into one of the nation’s largest — and finest — community colleges, enrolling more than 25,000 students each semester. OCC features exceptional facilities and the latest in … Read More
2018 S1D/McLaughlin Optimist Sailor of the Year Announced!
Sail1Design, in cooperation with McLaughlin, is pleased to announce the winner of the 2018 Optimist Sailor of the Year: Tommy Sitzmann. This year we had some excellent nominations, making it a challenge to determine a clear winner. Remember we only choose from nominated sailors! That said, S1D/McLaughlin would like to note publicly that Cort Snyder … Read More
Airwaves Professional Career Center Spotlight: Port Annapolis is Hiring!
Conveniently located on quiet Back Creek, just off the Severn River, this full service marina is every bit a yachting resort. Pleasure boaters and lifelong yachtsmen find it all here, from the luxurious, crystal-clear swimming pool, the famous poolside cafe, and the beautiful 16-acres of park-like grounds to the fully-stocked Ship’s Store and the most … Read More
Black Rock Sailing School is Hiring!
Black Rock Sailing School is hiring Sailing School Support Staff and a Sailing Club Manager! Our Motto: Don’t just learn how to sail… Become a sailor! To learn more about our job openings please see the ad HERE Learning how to sail is fun and rewarding, but the ultimate reward comes from the freedom, relaxation, … Read More
Guest Commentary: Has One-Design Sailing Out-priced Itself?
Why Those Little Old Boats Matter I recently watched some friends and acquaintances prepare for the J/70 Worlds held in Marblehead last September. I watched as they bought and prepared their boats and was amazed to find that many campaigns had a $1MM plus budgets. The racing was spectacular to watch, but the impact of … Read More
2019 505 World Championship Results & Report
American teams take the top 4 spots!! While most of us are still recovering from a gluttonous holiday season, Mike Martin and Adam Lowry were busy winning a world championship. Full results HERE. The 2019 Worlds for the International 505 Class are taking place in Freemantle, Australia. With one day to go, Martin and Lowry … Read More
2019 Lightning Youth Boat Grant Program Applications Open!
The International Lightning Class is accepting applications for the 2019 Boat Grant Program! The International Lightning Class will loan three competitive Lightnings to promising young sailors for the 2019 summer sailing season. The grant covers all regatta entry fees, boat insurance, some travel money and we also provide you with a competitive boat, great sails and a … Read More
New for 2019: Check Out The McLaughlin Pro Race Team!!
McLaughlin Boat Works, the premier American builder of the Optimist for over 25 years and proud sponsor of the Opti Sailor of the Year Award, is pleased to announce The McLaughlin Pro Race Team. Our intention is to foster the development of the top talent in the nation and provide the sailors, their families, and … Read More
US Coast Guard Academy is Hiring a Full-time Offshore Coach!
The United States Coast Guard Academy is accepting applications for the position of Offshore Sailing Coach. The U. S. Coast Guard Academy is situated on more than 100 acres of rolling hills on the west bank of the Thames River in historic New London, Connecticut. We are looking for a highly self motivated individual with … Read More
Vineyard Haven Yacht Club is Hiring!!
Vineyard Haven Yacht Club, located on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts is searching for a Sailing Program Director to oversee and advance our 2019 summer sailing programs. For more information and to apply, please see our job listing HERE. Just about everything to do with the Vineyard Haven Yacht Club is not what you … Read More
Sightsailing of Newport, RI is Hiring!!
Sightsailing of Newport is the oldest, locally-owned company offering sailing cruises in Newport. We strive to give you a fun sailing experience and show you the best of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay! For more information and to apply for Licensed Captain and Unlicensed Day Crew positions, click HERE. Sightsailing of Newport is a 30 … Read More