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Club Profile: Lake George Club

NewsFlash: The Lake George Club has an opening this summer for a RACE COACH & SAILING INSTRUCTOR!! The Lake George Club was formally organized and received its certificate of incorporation […]

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S1D Youth Sailing Team of the Year Award Winners 2015 Announced!

Teamwork. Chemistry. Dedication. Cooperation. Being on the same page as your partner and/or teammates is never easy, especially when that shared vision has to endure, and not simply be a […]

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S1D Optimist Sailor of the Year Award Winner 2015: Luke Arnone

Sail1Design is elated to announce our very first winner of the S1D Optimist Sailor of the Year Award winner, Luke Arnone! Optimist sailing, for so many, is where it all […]

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S1D Youth Sailor of the Year Award Winner 2015: Caden Scheiblauer

Presented by KO SAILING Sail1Design and KO Sailing are elated to announce the first winner of the Annual Sail1Design Youth Sailor of the Year “Lone Wolf” Award. Dedication. Perseverance. Independence. These […]

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Club Profile: Nantucket Yacht Club

The organization which was to become the Nantucket Yacht Club was first chartered in 1890 as the Nantucket Athletic Club. By the summer of 1906 a second group had come […]

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Sail Stronger, Part II: The Legs

By Rachel Bennung, and Sailorcise See Part I: The Core here Part III: The Arms here In Part One, The Core, we learned last that strength in certain muscles in […]

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2015 Orange Bowl Regatta Results

Overall OPTIMIST RWB Optimist Green Fleet Overall Club 420 Laser FULL RIG Laser RADIAL Laser 4.7

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Club 420 Sailing Association on Inclusion and the Malaysia World Youth Championship 

North Kingston, RI (January 3, 2016) — The Club 420 Association, as one of the world’s largest youth sailing organizations, strongly embraces and supports the Corinthian values and spirit of […]

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Win a J/22, and Support GBSA!!

The Need Sailors know instinctually that sailing is a lot more than a sport, especially to a kid.  Sailing develops character, self reliance, problem solving skills, confidence and teaches discipline, […]

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Club Profile: Hudson River Community Sailing is Hiring!

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

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Sail Stronger, Part I: The Core

By Airwaves writer Rachel Bennung Editor’s Note: Sail1Design is thrilled to introduce Rachel Bennung, our newest Airwaves writer and member of the Sail1Design team. Rachel is not only an experienced […]

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Introducing S1D Sailing Fitness, Brought to You by Sailorcise

Editor’s Note: Sail1Design is thrilled to introduce Rachel Bennung, our newest Airwaves writer and member of the Sail1Design team. Rachel is not only an experienced sailor, but she’s also a […]

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Club 420 Class Launches Informational Video

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION North Kingston, Rhode Island, December 21, 2015 As the largest North American youth-oriented, double handed class the Club 420 is a key entry point […]

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Manage Your Sailing Program Toward Success

PART I:  SAILBOAT RACING IS A MANAGEMENT EXERCISE   Annapolis, MD (December 16, 2015) –  By Airwaves Writer Joe Cooper Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles, […]

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Staying in Touch: College Alums Create Alumni Yacht Club!

By Airwaves Writer Brendan Healy Charleston, SC (December 15, 2015) – Since its inception in 1953, the College of Charleston Sailing program has been synonymous with championship sailing both at […]

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 Premiere Sailing League Unveils “Made in the USA” Boat Editions

NEWPORT, R.I. (December 09, 2015) – The Premiere Sailing League USA, structured after the enormously successful sailing leagues pioneered in Germany and Denmark (www.segelbundesliga.de; www.sejlsportsligaen.dk), announced today that special-edition J/70s […]

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Winter Is Coming: 5 Ways to Stay Sharp in the Off-Season

By Rachael Silverstein- In the wake of a busy regatta season and rigorous practice schedule, a brief hiatus can restore a sailor like a good night’s sleep.  It allows the […]

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Club Profile: Beverly Yacht Club

The Beverly Yacht Club is one of oldest and most distinguished yacht clubs in America. It was founded in 1872 in Beverly Massachusetts by a group of sailors from the […]

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College Sailing 101 LIVE VIDEO

This event was held at Severn Sailing Association, 04 December 2015. For more information, or if you are interested in having Sail1Design host this near you, please get in touch. […]

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Club Profile: Hudson River Community Sailing

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

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