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Sailing News Articles

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The Lark Dinghy: A New Era Begins

A new era has begun at Mystic Lake, home of the Tufts University Sailing Team. Just purchased is the sixth iteration of Larks class dinghies, except these are not ordinary […]

Tom SitzmannApril 9, 2016

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Club Profile: Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club

Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club (BHYC) in mid-coast Maine has been celebrating yachting for over 100 years, welcoming boaters who want to experience the fabled Downeast cruising grounds and picturesque Boothbay […]

Tom SitzmannApril 8, 2016

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Boost Your Performance: 4 Simple Steps For Better Sailing Nutrition

By Airwaves writer Rachel Bennung Ever heard the saying, “You are what you eat?” This saying is more true then most people realize. Everyday people are forgetting how essential nutrition […]

Tom SitzmannApril 7, 2016

Club Profile: Vero Beach Youth Sailing Foundation

.….The Kids Build The Boats..The Boats Build The Kids…. Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization funded solely by donations and local grants. Our free […]

Tom SitzmannApril 4, 2016

Profiles in Amateur Sailing: Jimmy Gieseke

So often we read about the stars in our sport, and with good reason. Instructive also is the opportunity to learn more about the true foundation of sailing; unsung […]

Tom SitzmannApril 1, 2016

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Club Profile: Little Washington Sailing School

The Little Washington Sailing School is made up of dedicated sailing enthusiasts, who have created a Sailing School for the youth of the Washington NC area. The school has 6 – […]

Tom SitzmannApril 1, 2016

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S1D ICSA Team Race Rankings, 24 March 2016

March 24, 2016 – Sponsored by Dynamic Dollies, this is the second installment of the 2016 ICSA Team Race Rankings. Panelists include Ken Legler (Tufts University), Ward Cromwell (College of Charleston), […]

Tom SitzmannMarch 24, 2016

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2016 i420 Midwinter Championship Results

2016 International 420 Mid-Winter Championship Texas Corinthian Yacht Club | March 05-06, 2016 [View in Standard Format] International 420 (27 boats) (top) Series Standing – 9 races scored Information is […]

Tom SitzmannMarch 17, 2016

Viper 640 Miami Regattas Report & Results

The Viper 640 Class Association March 16, 2016- The Viper 640 sportboats are just returning from Miami, FL, after sailing two regattas on Biscayne Bay. The first, the EFG Winter […]

Tom SitzmannMarch 17, 2016

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Women’s Team Racing in NEISA and Elsewhere

By Tufts Head Coach Ken Legler Until this year, the Joseph Duplin Trophy at Tufts was the only event for women’s team racing. On NEISA’s opening weekend in early March, […]

Tom SitzmannMarch 15, 2016

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ICSA Team Race Rankings, 3/13/2016

Sponsored by Dynamic Dollies, the first installment of the 2016 ICSA Team Race Rankings is now live! Panelists include Ken Legler (Tufts University), Ward Cromwell (College of Charleston), Clinton Hayes […]

Tom SitzmannMarch 13, 2016

S1D Dinghy Brokerage is Here!

Sail1Design has developed a popular and successful marketplace, and professional yacht brokerage, focusing on performance sailing boats and yachts. Now, and new for 2016, Sail1Design now offers a brokerage listing […]

Tom SitzmannMarch 12, 2016

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Zim C420 Advanced Racing Clinic @ College of Charleston

C420 Advanced Racing Clinic June 23-26th, 2016 Clinic: This four day clinic is primarily focused on the fundamentals of racing a Club 420 necessary to compete at the elite level. […]

Tom SitzmannMarch 9, 2016

Club Profile: Great Harbor Yacht Club

News Flash: GHYC is Hiring a Full-Time Waterfront Director!! Great Harbor Yacht Club, situated on picturesque Nantucket harbor, offers its members exceptional recreational opportunities and dining options while making sure […]

Tom SitzmannMarch 8, 2016

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Sailing Fitness: The Importance of Proper Stretching

Stretch It Out Stretching, we all have done it, but have you thought of doing it before going sailing? If you have that’s great, your one step ahead of everyone […]

Tom SitzmannMarch 7, 2016

Club Profile: Park City Sailing (Utah)

When the town of Park City is mentioned it brings to mind the 2002 Olympic Games, 3 world class ski resorts and an eclectic funky community. Just outside of the […]

Tom SitzmannMarch 2, 2016

Club Profile: Tarrantine Yacht Club of Dark Harbor

The Tarratine Club of Dark Harbor was founded on September 2, 1896 in Islesboro, Maine for the purpose of “promoting boating, golfing and kindred interests.” Now more than 100 years […]

Tom SitzmannMarch 1, 2016

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Company Profile: Stiletto Catamarans

Stiletto Catamarans Are More Than Just A Boat ! Stiletto is not just a boat. To us, its an icon of a way of life. Not only did Stiletto Manufacturing […]

Tom SitzmannFebruary 28, 2016

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Exciting News From Selden Mast!

Rollin’ a Fatty It’s no mistake that today’s boat builders offer furling masts on nearly all models. Cruising sailors choose the configuration because of the ease of use when it’s […]

Tom SitzmannFebruary 26, 2016

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Zim Sailing Expands!

Huge news! Actually 24,000 square feet of news! After 7 years on Cutler street Zim Sailing has moved to double the space and now our manufacturing has joined the rest […]