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One Design Class Profile: 29er

Looking for a fun high-speed boat for junior sailors? The 29er may be the perfect fit. The 29er is a high-performance youth sailing and training boat. This ISAF recognized class […]

rachelGoettingApril 15, 2018

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In Memoriam: Hatch Brown

A contribution from Fran Charles; The legendary Harold (Hatch) Brown passed away peacefully yesterday morning with his children Matt Brown, Annie Brown, and Emily Dunlap at his side. He was […]

Airwaves StaffApril 12, 2018

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Conference Championships: #1 Yale, #5 Georgetown, #6 Charleston and Texas A&M Galveston victorious and Nationals bound

#1 Yale University won the Fowle Trophy, New England’s Team Race Championship, hosted by Connecticut College. The Bulldogs have been slow to start regattas this spring season. At the Fowle, […]

Airwaves StaffApril 10, 2018

Sailing Won’t Get You Into College

By Airwaves Writer Chris Klevan Editors Note: We invite your comments and thoughts. Please see below or click the “Leave a Comment” button. One afternoon in early June, 2013, the […]

Airwaves StaffApril 7, 2018

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Cutting-edge Facility for US Sailing Team and Bay Area Community to Open at Treasure Island Sailing Center

SAN FRANCISCO, April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — FAST USA, the Facility for Advanced Sailing and Technology, has opened at Treasure Island Sailing Center (TISC). FAST USA combines the resources of a three-way partnership between TISC, the St. Francis […]

Airwaves StaffApril 6, 2018

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Annapolis Yacht Club is Hiring!

AYC was founded in 1886 as an informal canoe club. Today the Club’s mission is to encourage and support a wide range of boating activities and to maintain facilities for […]

Airwaves StaffApril 5, 2018

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ICSA Team Race Rankings #3, April 5, 2018

Now in the heart of the season, we see in this week’s rankings a bit of a shakeup at the top, along with some new names in the field. Incredible […]

Airwaves StaffApril 5, 2018

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ICSA News: #5 Brown wins the Dellenbaugh; #7 Boston College wins the Marchiando

First, a correction. It was stated last week that the Dartmouth University women’s team started 7-1 at the Joseph R. Duplin Women’s Team Race and finished 2-3. However, that was […]

Airwaves StaffApril 4, 2018

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ICSA News: #5 Yale wins in the Friis Trophy; #2 Hobart and Williams Smith and #13 Navy win in the Mid Atlantic; Women’s Team Racing at Tufts

Written by Chris Klevan, Photos: ODU Sailing Facebook March 26, 2018#5 Yale University won the Friis Team Race, held at Roger Williams University. Last weekend’s premier team race event in New […]

Airwaves StaffMarch 27, 2018

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2018 29er Midwinters East Results & Report

Miami, Florida, March 16-18, 2018– Twenty-three 29er teams raced the 29er Midwinters East Regatta, hosted by the US Sailing Center Miami, last weekend. Even with the pressure of this selection […]

Airwaves StaffMarch 26, 2018

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2018 S1D Optimist Spring Clinic Debrief, Notes & Video

This spring’s clinic was great! Despite cold temps, we saw a lot of improvement out there, and we hope that everyone learned at least one valuable thing. Our Optimist coaches […]

Airwaves StaffMarch 26, 2018

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Healthy Way To Start The Day: Green Smoothies

Every morning I start my day off with a green smoothie. Some of you may be thinking, gross I don’t want to drink something green! However, despite the color, they […]

rachelGoettingMarch 23, 2018

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ICSA Team Race Rankings #2, 22 March 2018

The season is heating up, and here are our ICSA Team Race Rankings, #2 for spring 2018. These rankings are brought to you by Dynamic Dollies and Reliable Racing. College Sailing […]

Airwaves StaffMarch 22, 2018

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#1* Roger Williams University wins Graham Hall; #2 Boston College wins St. Mary’s Women’s; #18 Harvard win SNETR

Written by Chris Klevan Photo taken from Navy Sailing Facebook March 19, 2018– Last weekend #1 Roger Williams University won the Graham Hall Team Race, hosted by the United State […]

Airwaves StaffMarch 20, 2018

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Nacra 15

Looking for a youth boat built for speed and excitement? Maybe a pathway towards the Olympics? The Nacra 15 offers just that to youth sailors around the world. This semi-foiling […]

rachelGoettingMarch 20, 2018

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Hudson River Community Sailing is Hiring!

Hudson River Community Sailing is hiring: Teach Sailing in New York City! Spring/ Summer 2018 Founded in 2007 to serve the urban community, Hudson River Community Sailing partners with public schools to offer […]

Airwaves StaffMarch 20, 2018

St. Francis Yacht Club is Hiring a full-time Dockmaster

St. Francis Yacht Club, within view of the Golden Gate Bridge, is a year-round host of over 125 days of racing on San Francisco Bay. The club is renowned for […]

Airwaves StaffMarch 18, 2018

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Club Profile: Christmas Cove Improvement Association

News Flash: CCIA is hiring a Waterfront/Program Director! The beginnings of the Christmas Cove Improvement Association reach back more than a decade before its formal organization in 1900. The first […]

Airwaves StaffMarch 17, 2018

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Club Profile: Grand Bahama Sailing Center

News Flash: Grand Bahama Sailing Center seeks a full-time Director/Head Coach! In 2006 a small group of local business people and keen sailors approached Sir Jack Hayward with the idea […]