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International Lightning Class Boat Grant Program Unveils New Teams!

International Lightning Class Association May 3, 2024 Tarpon Springs, FL Since the inception of the International Lightning Class Boat Grant Program in 2007, over 45 young teams have enjoyed the […]

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ICSA Team Race Rankings Update #3!!!

Sail1Design is pleased to bring you our coach panel’s ICSA Team Race Rankings Update #3. Remember to click on the team’s ranking link to read Coach Panel Comments. Thanks to our panel: Chris Klevan […]

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Ken Legler’s TR Coach Notes #2 & 3

By Ken Legler Practice Drills for Team Racing Most team racing drills fall into two categories; race and re-set and forced rounding combinations.  There are plenty more but let’s start […]

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2024 Spring ICSA Team Race Rankings #2 Are Out!!

Sail1Design is pleased to bring you our coach panel’s ICSA Team Race Rankings Update #2. LOTS of data to digest and update!!! Remember to click on the team’s ranking link […]

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Winter Teammate Meetings: Ken Legler’s Team Race Coach Notes #1

Ken Legler, just retired from a multi-decade run as a successful championship college sailing coach, most notably at Tufts University, shares his notebook with Sail1Design in this Team Racing how-to […]

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Regatta News: WASZP Class to Host Both Americas & National Championships in Hawaii!!

Kaneohe Bay Yacht Club, Oahu, Hawaii, United States,    26 March 2024 – 31 March 2024 Early Entry Fee: USD 200 Required membership: International WASZP Class Membership 2024 Event Information: […]

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2024 Lightning Class Boat Grant Program Announced

The International Lightning Class will again provide 3 boats to promising young sailors like you! If you’re over 19, consider this your personal invitation to apply!You’ll get the best equipment. […]

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WOW! New Predict Current is here!!

News from our sponsor PredictWind: PredictWind, the leader in maritime weather technology, announces the launch of PredictCurrent, the world’s most comprehensive, high-resolution tidal currents model. This groundbreaking solution empowers users […]

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US Sailing Names New High Performance Director

Interested in a new career? Check out sailing’s #1 Career Center and Job Board! Dear fellow US Sailing Member,I am proud to announce to you – our most valued US […]

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Zim Sailing and SAYRA Partner to Host Regional Roundtable

Sailboat Manufacturer and Regional Sailing Association Collaborate to Improve Sailing Activities in the South Atlantic BRISTOL, R.I. (December 4, 2023) – Zim Sailing, a subsidiary of Starting Line Sailing Inc., […]

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Ultimate 20 North American Championship Results & Report

Lake Norman, North Carolina once again proved to be a great venue in the fall for the 2023 Ultimate 20 North American Championships held at LNYC. 26 boats registered meant […]

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Black Friday Sale at Simmons Boatworks!!

S1D is pleased to announce our new sponsor and team member, Simmons Boat Works!! THE WINNING PHILOSOPHY We work closely with the top sailors and coaches at the international level […]

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S1D Class Profile: iFly15 and iFly Razzor Pro

The iFLY15 One Design & iFLY RAZZOR Pro The iFLY is a next-generation all-carbon foiling catamaran that excites both experienced catamaran sailors and newcomers alike. Developed in 2015 from the […]

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ICSA Women’s ACC Final Results & Report: Stanford Wins

Courtesy of the ICSA BRANFORD, CT (Oct. 16, 2023) – Stanford University took the win at the 2023 Women’s Atlantic Coast Championship Finals out of the Yale Corinthian Yacht Club after […]

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Win a Brand-new ILCA!!!

Win a Brand New ILCA Laser for $100! Actual value $8,330.Only 250 tickets sold until Nov 29th, so try your luck while supporting the future of our sport!All proceeds go […]

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Notice of Regatta: Eckerd College Team Race Midwinters

The regatta is open to the first 24 teams who submit entry forms for all team members. A team is not considered registered until all six (6) team members have […]

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2023 J/88 North American Championship Report & Results

Andy Graff Wins J/88 North American Championship The weather was the story over the first days of the four-day J/88 North American Championship hosted by Larchmont Yacht Club September 28-October […]

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Brendan Feeney Named Head Coach at Kings Point

Brendan Feeney will be taking over the head coaching duties at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, as announced by director of operations Richard Cain. “Kings Point Waterfront […]

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Hunter Skinner, 1998-2023

From Simmons Boatworks: As many in the youth sailing community know, Simmons Boatworks unexpectedly lost our friend and coworker, Hunter Skinner. The outpouring of support for Hunter’s family and friends […]

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2023 Hinman Team Racing Championship Results & Report

From US SAILING: SAN DIEGO, Calif. (September 11, 2023) – After three days of racing in Mission Bay, California, team Los Huevos cinched their first Hinman Trophy win. The team remained dominant […]

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