By new Airwaves writer Julia Brighton As Lake Champlain reaches a full freeze for the first time since 2019, it is not stopping the hardiest of sailors from getting on the water, or, more accurately, the ice. While much of New England is waiting for warmer days and thawed harbors, Vermont sailors of all ages … Read More
By Airwaves Writer Chris Klevan Editors Note: We invite your comments and thoughts. Please see below or click the “Leave a Comment” button. One afternoon in early June, 2013, the Head Coach of the Boston College Varsity Sailing Team, Greg Wilkinson, sent an email to Zack Leonard, Head Coach of the Yale sailing team. The … Read More
SAN FRANCISCO, April 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — FAST USA, the Facility for Advanced Sailing and Technology, has opened at Treasure Island Sailing Center (TISC). FAST USA combines the resources of a three-way partnership between TISC, the St. Francis Sailing Foundation, and US Sailing, the sport’s national governing body. The partnership will enhance the community-based activities of TISC and create a flagship training base for … Read More
AYC was founded in 1886 as an informal canoe club. Today the Club’s mission is to encourage and support a wide range of boating activities and to maintain facilities for the recreational and social use of its 2000 members. Members and guests enjoy the spectacular view from the Clubhouse deck from where they can see … Read More
Now in the heart of the season, we see in this week’s rankings a bit of a shakeup at the top, along with some new names in the field. Incredible on-the-water action has shown that so many programs have the potential to be there at the end!!! Stay tuned as we approach the all-important stretch … Read More
First, a correction. It was stated last week that the Dartmouth University women’s team started 7-1 at the Joseph R. Duplin Women’s Team Race and finished 2-3. However, that was not that case. The Big Green Women started 4-4 and finished strong, 5-0 in the round of 6, all 2-3-4, commonly known as the play … Read More
Written by Chris Klevan, Photos: ODU Sailing Facebook March 26, 2018#5 Yale University won the Friis Team Race, held at Roger Williams University. Last weekend’s premier team race event in New England featured the NEISA elite. Despite the depth of talent, two teams were able to pull in front late in the regatta. Both Yale and … Read More
Miami, Florida, March 16-18, 2018– Twenty-three 29er teams raced the 29er Midwinters East Regatta, hosted by the US Sailing Center Miami, last weekend. Even with the pressure of this selection event, the 29er fleet was able to switch off and enjoy the warm, dry mornings under AP socializing with one another and making new friends. … Read More
This spring’s clinic was great! Despite cold temps, we saw a lot of improvement out there, and we hope that everyone learned at least one valuable thing. Our Optimist coaches Jordan, Sam & Maddie, former Opti stars themselves, were impressed with sailing, and appreciated the fact that we had a very attentive group. These 3 … Read More
Every morning I start my day off with a green smoothie. Some of you may be thinking, gross I don’t want to drink something green! However, despite the color, they taste great, and they provide your body with many health benefits! These health benefits help you to stay healthy and happy to boost your sailing … Read More
The season is heating up, and here are our ICSA Team Race Rankings, #2 for spring 2018. These rankings are brought to you by Dynamic Dollies and Reliable Racing. College Sailing team racing is on! Roger Williams U. maintains their grip on the #1 ranking with another impressive week of team racing, while other teams shuffle … Read More
Written by Chris Klevan Photo taken from Navy Sailing Facebook March 19, 2018– Last weekend #1 Roger Williams University won the Graham Hall Team Race, hosted by the United State Naval Academy. Once deemed the spring season opener, due to its placement on the college sailing schedule, the Graham Hall remains as the first big-time … Read More
Looking for a youth boat built for speed and excitement? Maybe a pathway towards the Olympics? The Nacra 15 offers just that to youth sailors around the world. This semi-foiling catamaran is one of the six boats endorsed by the Olympic Development Program. The whole idea of the Nacra 15 is to capture youth sailors … Read More