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Sailing News Articles

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Brown University Wins the 2024 Leonard M. Fowle Memorial Trophy

Courtesy of the ICSA Communications Committee: May 30, 2024 – Brown’s stellar performance during the 2023-2024 season earns them the title as the overall top team in college sailing. The Leonard M. […]

Tom SitzmannMay 30, 2024

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2024 S1D Coach of the Year Announced!!

Sail1Design has been lucky to be part of some great moments over the years, mostly when we do our job, and take part in recognizing the very foundation of our […]

Tom SitzmannMay 29, 2024

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2024 Hinman US Team Racing Championship Applications Open!

To be held in Annapolis, Maryland, August 15-18 Collegiate FJs US Sailing Waivers and Releases US Sailing Membership- Join/Renew here – All competitors must have a current USSA membership […]

Tom SitzmannMay 16, 2024

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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 […]

Tom SitzmannMay 4, 2024

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 […]

Tom SitzmannApril 17, 2024

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 […]

Tom SitzmannApril 8, 2024

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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 […]

Tom SitzmannMarch 29, 2024

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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 […]

Tom SitzmannMarch 10, 2024

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: […]

Tom SitzmannJanuary 22, 2024

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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. […]

Tom SitzmannDecember 17, 2023

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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 […]

Tom SitzmannDecember 5, 2023

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 […]

Tom SitzmannDecember 4, 2023

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., […]

Tom SitzmannDecember 4, 2023

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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 […]

Tom SitzmannDecember 1, 2023

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 […]

Tom SitzmannNovember 21, 2023

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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 […]

Tom SitzmannNovember 16, 2023

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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 […]

Tom SitzmannOctober 16, 2023

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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 […]

Tom SitzmannOctober 5, 2023

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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 […]