If you saw the results of the William and Mary Spring Open, which took place over March 28-29th, you would have seen the Christopher Newport University Captains at the top of the leaderboard. The team posted 65 points across A and B divisions to beat 2nd place University of Virginia with a 10 point lead … Read More
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In 1996 the 49er was chosen to be the twin trapeze skiff choice for Olympic sailing. It was designed by Julian Bethwaite and is an evolution of the International 14’s and Aussie 18’s. The 49er was an overnight success, with 80 boats competing in the class’s first international regatta a year after being named the … Read More
December 11, 2017 (Darien, CT). The International Sonar Class Association and Noroton Yacht Club are pleased to announce that the 2018 Sonar North American Championship will be held at Noroton Yacht club in Darien, CT on Sept 13-16, 2018. Over 40 boats are expected for four days of fun and fast sailing at one … Read More
News Flash: Norfolk Yacht & Country Club is hiring all levels of it’s 2018 Summer Staff!! After 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 … Read More
S1D is pleased to welcome our newest sponsor and team member: Reaching Ahead Counseling & Mental Performance Honing Your Mental Game—Sailing is a unique sport with many facets. Success comes from overall training plan encompassing development of technical expertise, boat speed, strategy, boat handling, tactics, physical training, and mastery of the mental game. In interviews … Read More
From Yale Sailing Coach Bill Healy: I’m trying to find the original US I420 perpetual national championship trophy. I have a not so great photo of it attached here. It’s a wire outline of two 420’s Sailing upwind. When the class went dormant here in the US the trophy was lost and forgotten about. With … Read More
The Carolina Yacht Club, in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, is now accepting applications for a full-time Waterfront Director. This full-time, year round benefit position has overall responsibility as a Director of activities for all waterfront programs, summer youth programs and adult and junior sailing programs and boat chartering related to collegiate and high school sailing … Read More
Located on the beautiful Barrington river in Barrington RI, the BYC offers yachting facilities that are among the finest on Narragansett Bay. Barrington Yacht club is hiring a Head Instructor for 2018!! Our members enjoy a full range of services including a complete yacht Racing program for sailors of all abilities and boats of all classes, year round Social Events, … Read More
Looking for a way to mix up your sailing fitness training? Have you ever used a kettlebell in your workouts? Kettlebell training is a great way to step up your sailing fitness training. There are many benefits to training with a kettlebell. It is a simple tool to add to your training but does require … Read More
Founded in 2007 to serve the urban community, Hudson River Community Sailingpartners with public schools to offer credit-bearing academic programs, internships, mentoring, and college readiness. Our youth development platform uses sailing, boat operation, and boat building to further academic skills and instill the qualities of character necessary for college and career success. We also serve the … Read More
Taken from Emirates Team New Zealand An exciting new era in America’s Cup racing has been unveiled today as the concept for the AC75, the class of boat to be sailed in the 36th America’s Cup is released illustrating a bold and modern vision for high performance fully foiling monohull racing yachts. The Emirates Team New … Read More
Since the launch of the J/70 in 2012, the class has grown every year. Growing not only in the United States but around the world. Just this past September 161 boats participated in the J/70 World Championship held by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in Sardinia, Italy. The US represented well at this World Event, Peter … Read More