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Sailing News Articles

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St. Thomas International Optimist Regatta and Tote Clinic Results and Report

By Airwaves Writer Taylor Penwell © Matías Capizzano Photos St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands–June 12-18th This past week the St. Thomas Yacht Club hosted its 25th Annual International Optimist Regatta, […]

Tom SitzmannJune 19, 2017

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S1D Welcomes New Team Member: Reliable Racing

Sail1Design is pleased to welcome a new team member and sponsor, Reliable Racing. RR has been around since 1965, supplying racing sports with great gear. For sailing, Reliable Racing specializes […]

Tom SitzmannJune 17, 2017

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2017 Comet North American Championship Results & Report

By Airwaves writer Taylor Penwell June 10-11 –Susquehanna Yacht Club The 2017 Comet North American Championship was held on June 10 & 11 at the Susquehanna Yacht Club. It was […]

Tom SitzmannJune 14, 2017

2017 J/22 World Championship Results & Report

This past weekend the J22 World Championship was held at the North Sea Regatta in Scheveningen, The Netherlands. Starting on May 30th and finishing on June 4th, 39 boats competed […]

Tom SitzmannJune 9, 2017

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COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON WINS GILL COLLEGE SAILING COED DINGHY NATIONAL TITLE

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (June 2, 2017) – Today was the last day of the Gill Coed Dinghy National Championship, hosted by the College of Charleston. This is the final […]

Tom SitzmannJune 3, 2017

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2017 S1D/Gill Coach of the Year Announced!!

Sail1Design has been lucky to be part of some really great moments over the years, mostly when we take part in recognizing youth, high school, college, and one-design sailors. Reading nomination […]

Tom SitzmannJune 2, 2017

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2017 S1D/KO Sailing High School Team of the Year Announced!

Point Loma High School, located in San Diego, California, has been a force in high school sailing for a long time. Most recently, it seems the Pointers are at, or […]

Tom SitzmannJune 1, 2017

Reinventing the Wheel: Seldén’s New Jib Halyard Turning Block

A number of classes, including the Fireball and Flying Fifteen, have moved from 2:1 jib halyards to 1:1 systems. The reasoning behind this has been weight and windage, but it […]

Tom SitzmannJune 1, 2017

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2017 J/24 North American Championship Results & Report

J24 North American Championship Recap and Results The Houston Yacht Club hosted the J24 North American Championship this past weekend. 29 boats competed in the three-day event. Will Welles skippering […]

Tom SitzmannMay 31, 2017

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School Profile: Eckerd College Sailing Team

Eckerd College, and up-and-coming sailing school, is making waves in the ICSA. They just qualified for, and finished 9th overall, in the ICSA Team Race Nationals, and also are competing […]

Tom SitzmannMay 30, 2017

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Foam Rolling For Performance, Recovery, and Everyday Life

Maybe you have tried it once or twice, perhaps not at all, but it’s time for you to put foam rolling into your daily routine. Foam rolling will enhance your […]

rachelGoettingMay 30, 2017

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COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON WINS LASERPERFORMANCE TEAM RACE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (May 28, 2017) – Racing was completed today in the LaserPerformance Team Race National Championship on the Cooper River hosted by the College of Charleston. This is […]

Tom SitzmannMay 29, 2017

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WASZP Atlantic Coast Championships 2017: Regatta Report and Results

Over the weekend of May 20th and 21st the Waszp Atlantic Coast Championship, the first dedicated waszp regatta was held at Toms River Yacht Club in Toms River, New Jersey. […]

rachelGoettingMay 26, 2017

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USA Lauderdale Opti Team Wins European Team Race Regatta

Venezia, Italy (May 23, 2017) – After a short trip in the Adriatic Sea, the Marco Rizzotti Trophy returns to Florida. Lauderdale Yacht Club is the undefeated winner of this XXXI edition of […]

Tom SitzmannMay 26, 2017

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2017 ICSA Team Race Nationals Preview and Ranking Predictions

We are just about set. On 27-29 May, the ICSA Team Race National Championship will be held in Charleston, SC. Sixteen teams will vie for college sailing’s most coveted prize, […]

Tom SitzmannMay 22, 2017

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Club Profile: Willamette Sailing Club

News Flash: WSC is Hiring a Full-time Head Coach! Willamette Sailing Club is located on the banks of the Willamette River, approximately 5 minutes South of downtown Portland. It is […]

Tom SitzmannMay 18, 2017

2017 SPRING COLLEGE SAILING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS SET TO BEGIN IN CHARLESTON

CHARLESTON, S.C. (May 16, 2017) – The Intercollegiate Sailing Association’s (ICSA) three spring national championships, Sperry College Sailing Women’s National Semi-Final and Final Championship, LaserPerformance College Sailing Team Race National […]

Tom SitzmannMay 17, 2017

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2017 Optimist Team Trials Results & Report

The 2017 KO Sailing USODA Optimist Team Trials were held this past weekend at the Brant Beach Sailing Foundation and Yacht Club in Brant Beach, New Jersey. 223 sailors competed […]

Tom SitzmannMay 15, 2017

Club Profile: Kittery Point Yacht Club

News Flash: KPYC is Hiring a Sailing Instructor! The Kittery Point Yacht Club is located in New Castle NH, on the southern shore of the Piscataqua River. Its clubhouse stands […]