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
Over the weekend of September 16th-17th the United States Waszp Nationals was held at Cedar Point Yacht Club in Westport, Connecticut. The Waszp class is a new exciting boat that is gaining attention throughout the country. If you hadn’t had a chance to check out these boats yet, its a must do! Check out the … Read More
BUFORD, Ga. — Sept. 14, 2017 — This fall, Gill North America is proud to introduce the world’s first Hydrophobe Down Jacket and Vest designed specifically for the marine environment. The outer shell is insulated with water resistant 650 fill power and packed with 90/10 water resistant duck down, making the products able to withstand … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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