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Move Faster: Leg, Speed, and Agility Workout

Are you ready to move faster? The last couple of high school sailing practices we have had some tricky days on the water. We have had some very puffy conditions […]

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Team Training: Circuit Workout

Coaches this one is for you! With college and high school sailing in full swing, we thought we would focus on the team aspect of training. Looking for a new […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Kettlebell Core Workout

Have you ever given kettlebells a try? Kettlebells are an excellent fitness tool to help to improve your sailing performance out on the water. Check out our article Kettlebell Training: […]

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J Sail Profile: Meet an Optimist Sailmaking Gem

“Rags” to Riches: The Story of J Sail  J Sail, a Polish sail making company, came from nowhere during the confines of the Cold War to dominate the globally competitive […]

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2019 US Sailing National Sailing Programs Symposium Recap

Last week US Sailing held the National Sailing Programs Symposium in Jacksonville, Florida. Each winter US Sailing hosts a National Sailing Program Symposium or Leadership Symposium. Last winter was the […]

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Winter Training: Give the Sandbag a Try!

Winter is in full gear all across the country. Hopefully, you either live somewhere warm or have been able to sneak away this winter for some warmer sailing. Winter is […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Start The New Year With a Challenge: 31 Day Full Body Challenge

Hard to believe New Years Day is this week! We hope you have had a great 2018 sailing season! Hopefully, you have been keeping up that sailing training all season long. […]

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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 […]

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No Equipment Arm Workout

Traveling to a regatta? Need a quick workout with no equipment? Today I have an arm workout that requires no equipment at all. That’s right no equipment which means you […]

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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 […]

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Kiwi’s Out Front: Yachting New Zealand’s Have a Go

I’ve been coaching for ten years in the United States and internationally. Two months ago I moved to New Zealand to run a sailing program at the Queen Charlotte Yacht […]

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Up Your Performance: Tips To Changing Up Your Fitness Routine

Looking for a way to up your sailing performance? Looking for a way to change up your fitness routine? Changing your routine and upping your performance is easier than you […]

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How Great Dinghy Crews Drive the Bus: Working Together to Win

By Airwaves high school reporter/writer Abby Tindall Working together with another person in high-stress situations is not easy, and when it comes to sailing, many skippers take the brunt of […]

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2018 Comet International Regatta Report

Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club hosted the 2018 Comet International Championship on September 7-9th. The regatta was well attended with 23 Comets competing. The teams came from six different states along […]

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