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Sailing News Articles

Three people sail a small boat through choppy waters, leaning to balance as ocean spray splashes high. The sunlight glistens on the water, and the sail is taut in the wind.

Strategy & Tactics in Waves

By Andrew Kerr Having recently sailed a 10 race series at Key West Race Week that featured a large part of the regatta with waves and cluster chop. Here is […]

Tom SitzmannFebruary 16, 2017

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Club Profile: Lakewood Yacht Club

News Flash: Lakewood Yacht Club is hiring a full-time Youth Sailing Director Located on 38 beautifully landscaped acres on Clear Lake beyond the busy highways of East Harris County, Texas, Lakewood […]

Tom SitzmannFebruary 15, 2017

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First WASZP Class Regatta in the USA! : WAZSP Profile and Regatta Report

Looking for a new boat, and not only a new boat but a foiling boat? A boat that is fast, fun, durable, and affordable? The Waszp may just be it! […]

rachelGoettingFebruary 13, 2017

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Correct Muscles Imbalances Now For A Better Sailing Season Later

Ever notice that you are slumped over or your posture doesn’t seem right? Well, this happens when your alignment is out of whack, creating muscles imbalances. The technical way to […]

rachelGoettingFebruary 13, 2017

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J-Boats to Hold First U.S. J/70 Youth Championship

Win a FREE J/70 for your Sailing Club! (Newport, RI)- The first annual U.S. J/70 Youth Championship will take place concurrent with the J/FEST New England Regatta from August 11th […]

Tom SitzmannFebruary 11, 2017

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The Religion Known as Frostbiting

Please tell us about your experiences frostbiting in the comments section below. By Airwaves High School Reporter Paige Hoffman Frostbiting: Are you up for the challenge? With about another month […]

Tom SitzmannFebruary 9, 2017

Whitecap Composites, Inc. : Press Release and Q & A

PRESS RELEASE: Whitecap Composites is pleased to announce that we have been granted a builder’s license from the Club FJ Class Association. A boat had been sent to the US […]

rachelGoettingFebruary 9, 2017

Iceboats with sails upright are lined up on a frozen lake, with people standing nearby. Gear and colorful shoes are scattered on the ice. The sky is overcast, creating a cold, wintry atmosphere.

2017 DN World Championship Report & Results

On January 20th, 108 sailors from eleven different countries still had no idea where in the Western United states they would race the 2017 DN World Championship, set to begin […]

Tom SitzmannFebruary 5, 2017

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Club Profile: James Island Yacht Club

By Airwaves writer Taylor Penwell Brought to you by: SELDEN & KO SAILING The James Island Yacht Club sits just outside the beautiful and historic city of Charleston, South […]

Tom SitzmannFebruary 3, 2017

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Hudson River Community Sailing is Hiring

Founded in 2007 to serve the urban community, Hudson River Community Sailing partners with public schools to offer credit-bearing academic programs, internships, mentoring, and college readiness. Our youth development platform […]

Tom SitzmannJanuary 27, 2017

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Club Profile: Severn Sailing Association Jr. Program

SSA Summer Junior Programs – Growing Lifelong Sailors Severn Sailing Association (Annapolis, Maryland) has a long history of training youth sailors, whether they are just starting out in the Harbor […]

Tom SitzmannJanuary 27, 2017

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The Sailing Off-Season is Here: Amp Up Your Workouts Today

In most parts of the country sailing has slowed down for the season. Winter is here meaning less or no sailing for a couple months for most people. Sailing is […]

rachelGoettingJanuary 23, 2017

Two people sailing a small white boat named 'Stella' on blue water, with one person leaning out over the edge. Both wear wetsuits and sunglasses. Other sailboats and a blurred coastline are visible in the background.

Profiles in Pro Sailing: John MacCausland

By Airwaves Writer Taylor Penwell John MacCausland is one of the best US Star sailors, crewmember aboard Dennis Connors famous Stars and Stripes Americas Cup team, lifelong Laser sailor and […]

Tom SitzmannJanuary 18, 2017

Hudson River Community Sailing is Hiring!

Hudson River Community Sailing develops leadership and academic success in under-served New York City youth through sailing education and provides maritime education and recreation to the community at large. Hudson […]

Tom SitzmannJanuary 15, 2017

Two people sailing a small boat with a green dragon graphic on the sail, leaning out over the water on a windy day, with another boat and distant land visible in the background.

Tips for Staying in Shape in the Winter

By Airwaves writer Paige Hoffman Spring sailing will be here before we know it! In the Northeast, it is now far too cold for most competitive sailing. Aside from a few […]

Tom SitzmannJanuary 14, 2017

Four sailboats with white and tan sails, labeled with USA numbers, race closely together on a lake with trees and houses visible in the background. The sky is overcast and the water is calm.

Tight Layline Management & The Art of the Shoot

By Airwaves writer Andrew Kerr Picture this: A team is approaching the weather mark in 3rd place on a tight starboard tack lay line , it looks like that with some […]

Tom SitzmannJanuary 9, 2017

Club Profile: St. Francis Yacht Club

News Flash: St. Francis YC is Hiring a full-time Race Director! St. Francis Yacht Club was founded in 1927 by a group of 21 San Francisco Yachtsman with a vision […]

Tom SitzmannJanuary 9, 2017

A person wearing a wetsuit and visor leans back over the edge of a small sailboat, holding a blue tiller, navigating through choppy green water.

2016 S1D/KO Sailing Youth Sailor of the Year Announced!

Sail1Design and KO Sailing are elated to announce the 2016 winner of the Youth Sailor of the Year Award, Charlotte Rose. Dedication. Perseverance. Independence. These are just some of the […]

Tom SitzmannJanuary 4, 2017

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2016 Orange Bowl Results

By Airwaves writer Taylor Penwell 2016 International Orange Bowl Regatta/Coral Reef Yacht Club, Miami Florida/December 26-30th […]