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Sailing News Articles

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Youth Championship 2018 29er Fleet Review

By Lauren Elder (published originally HERE) The Youth Championship regatta hosted by the U.S sailing association is an amazing opportunity to compete with passionate, advanced group of sailors. I have […]

Airwaves StaffJuly 11, 2018

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U.S. Youth Match Race Championship Regatta Report

The U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup was held last weekend by Oakcliff Sailing and Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, in addition with the support of US Sailing […]

taylorPenwellJuly 7, 2018

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Profiles in Pro Sailing: Coach Omari Scott

If you have been around the nations top Optimist events in the last few years, chances are you ran across coach Omari Scott. For those of you who know Omari, […]

taylorPenwellJuly 3, 2018

Balance Workout For Better Performance On The Water

Balance, we all need it to help us perform daily tasks so of course, we need it for sailing! Recently, my husband and I started sailing a new sailboat the […]

rachelGoettingJune 29, 2018

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Champions are crowned at the Clagett Regatta and the 2018 U.S. Para Sailing Championships

NEWPORT, R.I. (June 24, 2018) – The 16th C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and the 2018 U.S. Para Sailing Championships have been run and won. Three days […]

Airwaves StaffJune 25, 2018

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5O5 Pacific Coast Championship Regatta Report

Bellingham Yacht Club hosted the 5O5 Pacific Coast Championships from June 15th to the 17th on Bellingham Bay, Washington. Seven professionally run races occurred in varied conditions over the three […]

taylorPenwellJune 19, 2018

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Interviews with 2018 College Sailing National Champions: Womens, Team Racing, & COED!

The College Sailing Nationals concluded at the beginning of this month. The event was hosted by Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Starting on May 22nd and finishing on June […]

taylorPenwellJune 17, 2018

Quantum Sails is Hiring!

At Quantum, we’re connected to sailors everywhere through our love of sailing and our belief that facing every challenge head-on is infinitely rewarding. Quantum Sails is currently looking for a […]

Airwaves StaffJune 13, 2018

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An Interview with Women’s College Sailor of the Year Dana Rohde

Editor’s Note: It was very gratifying to review this article for publishing, as it made me recall the origins of this award. Since I am also a history teacher, here’s […]

Airwaves StaffJune 10, 2018

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Optimist Sailor Development: Coach & Athlete Relation vs Parent Involvement

By new Airwaves Optimist Reporter Bernat Gali Bou Optimist Sailing is without a doubt a unique class among the wide range of existing fleets in the Sailing World. Targeted solely […]

Airwaves StaffJune 5, 2018

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2018 S1D Coach of the Year Nominations Open!

Greetings, sailing fans!!! We’re sending out our annual call this year for nominations for the prestigious Coach of the Year Award. In true grass-roots fashion, we pick the ultimate winner […]

Airwaves StaffJune 4, 2018

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2018 Marlow Ropes College Sailor of the Year, All-Americans and More Announced

NORFOLK, V.A. (June 2, 2018) – At an awards ceremony following racing for the Gill College Sailing Coed National Championship, the honors for the Marlow Ropes College Sailor of the […]

Airwaves StaffJune 2, 2018

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Summer it’s Almost Here! : Tips For Healthy Habits This Summer!

Summer is just around the corner! We couldn’t be happier that warmer weather is finally on its way. It’s been a long winter here in the Northeast, but the summer […]

rachelGoettingMay 30, 2018

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Seattle Yacht Club is Hiring a Sailing Programs Coordinator

Founded in 1892, Seattle Yacht Club is one of our country’s most active and long-established yacht clubs. With facilities ranging from the historic mainstation on Portage Bay, to 10 Outstations […]

Airwaves StaffMay 25, 2018

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Eckerd College is Hiring: Head Sailing Coach/Director of Sailing

Eckerd College is hiring a full-time Head Sailing Coach/Director of Sailing! Eckerd will change your life so you can change the world. We inspire and empower individuals to improve the world […]

Airwaves StaffMay 22, 2018

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Point Loma Wins High School Dinghy National Championship

Saturday, May 12: Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook, Texas hosted the 2018 ISSA Mallory Trophy Championship for the High School Double-handed Fleet Race National Championship Regatta this weekend. Thank you […]

Airwaves StaffMay 14, 2018

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2018 Optimist Team Trials Results

Great job by the Key Biscayne Yacht Club hosting 250 Optimist sailors over a week of varied conditions, 8 Championship races and 7 Silver fleet races. LYC’s Stephan Baker keeps […]

Airwaves StaffMay 11, 2018

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Women’s Championships on the East Coast; MCSA Team Race Champs and NWICSA Coed Champs.

April 23, 2018, Written by Chris Klevan Photos taken from Rob Migliaccio on facebook #7 Hobart and William Smith College won the MAISA Women’s Championship narrowly over #9 Georgetown University, […]

adminMay 9, 2018

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Final ICSA Team Race Rankings Before Nationals Preview!

While there are still some conference championships to come, several teams have punched their ticket to this years college sailing Team Race National Championship. NEISA and MAISA TR Qualifiers are […]

Airwaves StaffApril 19, 2018

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The College Sailing Nation shifts its focus; The Northwest qualifies for Team Race Nationals

College sailing lost a legend last week. Harold (Hatch) Brown passed away last Wednesday and our sailing community is a little less whole. Brown was the Sailing Master and Head […]

Airwaves StaffApril 18, 2018

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