On June 13, 2025, West Coast Sailing marks its 20th anniversary. Two solid decades of fun. It’s been a wild ride since we started in ‘05. To summarize it all would be impossible. There have been so many memories, regattas, events, and emotions of all kinds! For our 20th year, I want to attempt to … Read More
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
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
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
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
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, 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 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
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
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 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
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 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