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2018 Trofeo Ciutat de Palma Optimist Regatta Report & Results
With only one American registered out of over 400 entries in the Optimist, Europe Dinghy, 420, and Laser 4.7 classes, the 68th Trofeo Palma was most decidedly a European event. The list of competitors was nonetheless very impressive; our countries lone entry was 2018 Optimist World Team member Tommy Sitzmann, who made the trek to … Read More
Profiles in Pro Sailing: Coach Alex Zimmermann
Sailing has always been the focus and driving passion for Alex Zimmermann. With a very successful international junior sailing career in many different types of classes, Alex uses his skills and knowledge as a top level coach these days. His dedication and commitment to his sailors is proven by their results, with many podium place … Read More
Palm Beach Sailing Club is Hiring!!
Palm Beach Sailing Club is a not-for-profit private club in West Palm Beach, FL. The club is located on the Intracoastal Waterway with a short sail to ocean access. PBSC teaches sailing to youth ages 7-17 through a variety of programs including a year-round recreational program, Opti and 420 race teams as well as weekly … Read More
International Regattas: Experience, Friendships and Team Work
By Airwaves writer Bernat Gali I’ve recently come back from Pwllheli, Wales, after coaching one of the USA Summer International Teams which participated at the Volvo Gill Open Optimist British Nationals. This is so far my 4th International Regatta with Team USA, and considering I’ve barely been 3 years coaching in the US and just … Read More
Sachem’s Head Yacht Club is Hiring!
Sachem’s Head Yacht Club is located on the Connecticut shore of Long Island Sound, in Guilford, Connecticut. Sachem’s Head’s Junior Sailing Program is a successful sailing program with 75 sailors from ages 6 to 16. The program’s strengths are in fostering a love of sailing and respect for the water; teaching sailing, seamanship, and basic … Read More
2018 Optimist Midwinter Championship Report & Results
24 November 2018, New Orleans, LA – They say that back in the early 70’s, Times-Picayune columnist Betty Guillard coined the term “Big Easy” to contrast life in New Orleans to life in the “Big Apple”, New York City. What a fitting term for this great city, and also one for the 2018 USODA Optimist … Read More
Norfolk Yacht & Country Club is Hiring!
Exciting news!! Norfolk Yacht and Country Club is looking to hire a Head Coach starting in 2019. This position is a year-round, full-time, salaried position reporting to the Waterfront Director. To learn more and apply please visit our job ad HERE. NYCC is in a major growth phase and is looking for the right applicant … Read More
Making an Impact: Courageous Sailing
Since its inception in 1987, Courageous Sailing has been dedicated to its mission of transforming lives through sailing programs that inspire learning, personal growth, and leadership. Courageous was established by Boston sailing enthusiast Harry McDonough, who envisioned the sport of sailing as a way of fostering unity and life skills in children of all economic … Read More
Sailing Club Profile: Columbia Sailing Club (& they’re hiring!!)
The Columbia Sailing Club, located on Lake Murray, is organized as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the State of South Carolina, and is committed to providing educational and training programs to the community on all aspects of sail boating. The Club is also hiring a Head Instructor, Summer Instructors, and an Optimist/Open Bic Coach! To learn … Read More
Boston College Wins ICSA Match Race National Championship
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. (November 19, 2018) – The Intercollegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) Match Race National Championship for the Cornelius Shields, Sr. Trophy was completed yesterday after three days of racing. Boston College came away the winner for the second year in a row. The event began on Friday, November 16, hosted by Stanford University at … Read More
Alec Anderson: Profiles in Pro Sailing
I met Alec Anderson when I moved to the British Virgin Islands in 2015 to coach at the Royal BVI Yacht Club. I knew who Alec was from following college sailing and consistently saw his name at the top of the regattas. At this time, he and his crew, Chris Brockbank, were in the middle … Read More
Lake Minnetonka Sailing School is Hiring!
In Deephaven, sailing has been in style for over a century: Founders established the Minnetonka Yacht Club (MYC) in 1899 before Deephaven was even incorporated as a village. Lake Minnetonka Sailing School (LMSS) started in the 1920s when MYC members were interested in organized sailing education for their children. For about twenty years, a volunteer … Read More