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Sailing News Articles

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2016 Optimist Sailor of the Year Award Nominations Now Open

Sail1Design is elated to announce that McLaughlin is now our exclusive sponsor of this award! Please keep reading about this exciting development, and what the winner of this award will […]

Airwaves StaffDecember 1, 2016

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Viper 640 International Championship Report & Results

Zeke Horowitz, Ian Coleman, and Brendan Healey Win Aspen Viper 640 International Championship sponsored by EFG When it was decided that the Viper 640 sports boats would travel to Bermuda […]

Airwaves StaffNovember 21, 2016

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Start hiring for summer 2017!

By Airwaves writer Taylor Penwell The dust from the summer program might be settling but if you are involved in a junior sailing summer program, you know that it requires […]

Airwaves StaffNovember 17, 2016

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Coaches Locker Room: The Importance of Teaching Sportsmanship To Our Young Sailors

By Airwaves writer Racheel Bennung Coaching sailing is a great job, whether you do it full time, part time, or seasonal, nothing is greater than being on the water teaching […]

Airwaves StaffNovember 15, 2016

Notice of Meeting: College Sailing 101: Inside the World of College Sailing for Prospective College Sailors

Don’t delay in registering; last year’s event was SOLD OUT! Parents are encouraged to attend. Click to register. ALL student athletes MUST register. Parents are welcomed to attend and do NOT […]

Airwaves StaffNovember 13, 2016

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Club Profile: Hudson River Community Sailing

In a Nutshell Founded in 2007 to serve the urban community, we partner with public schools to offer credit-bearing academic programs, internships, mentoring, and college readiness. Our youth development platform […]

Airwaves StaffNovember 10, 2016

Club Profile: Sandy Bay Yacht Club

NewsFlash: Sandy Bay Yacht Club is Hiring a Jr. Sailing Program Director JR SAILING AT SBYC The Mission of the Sandy Bay Sailing Program is to give our students a […]

Airwaves StaffNovember 6, 2016

Serving the Community: Youth Sailing Virginia at Fort Monroe

Youth Sailing Virginia at Fort Monroe By Airwaves writer Rachel Bennung In the fall of 2013 a youth sailing facility at Fort Monroe was just a dream. But less then […]

Airwaves StaffNovember 4, 2016

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Not a Lot of Time: Get The Most Out of Your Workout

By Airwaves writer Rachel Bennung The biggest excuse for people not working out is lack of time. However, if you want to maximize your sailing performance you need to make […]

Airwaves StaffNovember 4, 2016

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How To: Running a Successful Regatta

By Airwaves Writer Taylor Penwell The steps to running a successful regatta A stressful, make or break day for your yacht clubs image. The annual regatta.. A day/weekend when the […]

Airwaves StaffOctober 30, 2016

Club Profile: Grosse Point Yacht Club

As the GPYC celebrates its 100th year of existence, there has been even more emphasis in providing exceptional service and state-of-the-art amenities for our members and their guests in order […]

Airwaves StaffOctober 30, 2016

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Club Profile: Tred Avon Yacht Club

The Tred Avon Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program has always been an active and vibrant aspect of TAYC. While maintaining emphasis on sportsmanship, safety, and the joys of sailing, the […]

Airwaves StaffOctober 20, 2016

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What (and whose) Dinghies Are Best For College Sailing? Re-posted

Editors Note: Sail1Design exists to serve the youth, high school, collegiate, and one-design sailing communities. The observations in this letter were received, and published, in the genuine interest of what is […]

Airwaves StaffSeptember 29, 2016

Big Fleet Opti Sailing: Too Much of a Good Thing?

25 September 2016, Centre Island, NY – On a brisk fall Sunday morning at Seawanhaka Yacht Club, parents, coaches, and kids huddled under a massive tent for the skippers meeting […]

Airwaves StaffSeptember 25, 2016

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Mastering The Push Up: 30 Day Challenge

Hopefully most of you have been working out throughout the summer. Summer gets busy, but it’s essential to continue your workouts between sailing practice and regattas. For those of you […]

Airwaves StaffSeptember 24, 2016

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So Long Summer: Transitioning Back Into High School and College Sailing

By Airwaves Writer Rachel Bennung Hard to believe it, but summer is long gone. Once Labor day is over it’s a true reality we are all getting back into school […]

Airwaves StaffSeptember 20, 2016

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Club Profile: Sail Martha's Vineyard

News Flash: Sail MV is hiring a full-time Waterfront Director! Since its inception in 1992, Sail Martha’s Vineyard has focused on connecting the Island’s school children and the community at […]

Airwaves StaffSeptember 14, 2016

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2016 Etchells World Championship Results & Report

Etchells Worlds Championship Royal London Yacht Club Cowes, United Kingdom August 31-September 10th The International Etchells Class concluded its 2016 World Championship held in Cowes, United Kingdom at the Royal […]

Airwaves StaffSeptember 13, 2016

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Profiles in Pro Sailing: Max Kurland

By Taylor Penwell Max Kurland is in his second season as the head coach of Washington College’s sailing team after four years of being assistant coach. During his time as […]

Airwaves StaffSeptember 7, 2016

New Boom Option Approved For Club 420

North Kingston, R.I. For Immediate Release August 19, 2016 The Club 420 Class Association is pleased to announce a new boom built by Selden Mast Inc. has been approved by […]