New from Waszp.com: INTRODUCING THE 7.5 SAIL The much-anticipated 7.5 sail is now available for purchase! Sailors can get their hands on the new rig by heading to the WASZP shop or contacting their WASZP Agent. The 7.5 uses the same bottom mast section as the 6.9 sail and comes in three striking colour options: … Read More
College Sailing Kicks off the Fall Season
September 12, 2017–The first two weeks of the 2017 ICSA College Sailing Season are in the books. The effective season opener for the Atlantic Coast teams is the Henry A. Anderson Trophy hosted by Yale University on the Long Island Sound. This was the 43rd installment of the trophy and results, despite coming early in … Read More
Castine Yacht Club (Maine) Sailing Director Position Open!
Come spend an amazing summer on the coast of Maine. Castine Yacht Club is looking for a sailor and leader to run our summer program. We have boats ranging from Optis and 420s to Colgate 26s and locally built wooden boats. We serve the entire community (summer and year round) and most importantly have lots … Read More
Welcome to the 2017 College Sailing Fall Season!
After a summer of rest, coaching gigs and internships, sailors return to their respective schools and look to the water, the 2017 ICSA Fall Season is upon us. With regattas starting in early September and ending in mid-November, spanning from coast to coast, the Intercollegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) will sanction hundreds of regattas just this … Read More
River City Community Sailing in the spotlight with Topaz Sailboats!
Topaz has partnered with River City Community Sailing (RCCS) in Elizabeth City North Carolina. RCCS is the home of a new sailing operation designed to promote sailboat racing and community access to and involvement in sailing, as well as the enjoyment of thenatural beauty, ecological value, and historical significance of the Pasquotank River. The non-profit organization … Read More
Get Involved: Join the Race Committee!
By Airwaves writer Taylor Penwell Sailboat racing involves many different roles in order to be successful. We have the skippers, crew members, shore crew, and of course, the race committee. Finding qualified people to be apart of the race committee can be difficult task. Often the most experienced candidates for the race committee are those … Read More
Sail1Design Career Consulting 101
Sailing Coach Job Hunt 101 For over a decade now, Sail1Design has helped sailing programs and professional marine-industry institutions find great candidates to fill open positions. Through the Great Recession, and now what we hope will be continued recovery, our Job Bank/Career Center has helped place thousands of candidates with coaching, sailing, and marine-related job … Read More
2017 470 Junior World Championship Results & Report
From 470.org Spain’s Silvia Mas Depares/Paula Barcelo Martin today successfully defended their Junior World title and France’s Hippolyte Machetti/Sidoine Dantès claimed their first 470 Junior World Championship victory. For Full Results, go HERE The final day of racing at the 2017 470 Junior World Championships enjoyed a superb 15-20 knot northerly breeze, as Typhoon #15 … Read More
Sandbag Training: Build Serious Strength For Sailing
Last fall I completed the Performance Coaching Systems Group Training Specialist Level 1 course. At the course I was introduced to the sandbag. I fell in love with this training tool (and even bought one from my instructors at the end of the training course). Sandbag training is fun and I think it’s a great … Read More
Club Profile: Rollins College Sailing
Founded in 1885 by New England Congregationalists who sought to bring their style of liberal arts education to the Florida frontier, Rollins is a four-year, coeducational institution and the first recognized college in Florida. News Flash: Rollins College seeks a new Head Sailing Coach! The perfect blend Challenging coursework, engaging service and international opportunities, and nearly 100 student-led organizations and … Read More
Club Profile: Norfolk Yacht & Country Club
Fresh from successfully helping host the 2017 Optimist US National Championship, the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club continues to pursue its mission and offers wonderful sailing opportunities for the Norfolk, VA area community. I was able to gather some thoughts and observations of this great sailing club during my two-week stay. This is one great … Read More
Kiteboard One-Design: The CR:X
By Airwaves writer Mac Dickson The CR:X, launched by Neil Pryde in October 2016, is a One Design kiteboarding platform that is convertible between foil and twin-tip modes. The system was designed with hopes to bring in a new generation of kiteboard racers while simultaneously providing those with plenty of experience with an inexpensive, easy … Read More
Hydration Tips To Boost Your Sailing Performance
Summer is now in full swing which means so is the heat! A key to bettering your performance on the water is giving your body the fuel it needs to perform. Not only do we need to be eating right to perform on the water, but more importantly we need to hydrate our bodies. Hydration … Read More