ICSA Team Race Rankings #2 Are Out! You can find the Open rankings HERE and the Women’s Rankings HERE. Open Rankings For this edition we welcomed Coach Annabell Carrington from the College of Charleston to our rankings panel, which already consisted of John Mollicone (Brown), Chris Klevan (Stanford), Charles Higgins (Tulane), and Brendan Feeney (Fordham). … Read More
The 2025 Fields Are Set for The Open and Women’s Team Race National Championship Tuesday, April 15 – The spring season is well underway for College Sailing. There are 4 national titles up for grabs and teams have been vying for berths. Brown University is set to host the Women’s and Open Team Race National Championship (April 24-26 & 27-28) before St. Mary’s … Read More
Winning Ways targets both new racers and those who’ve been racing a few years but are stuck in mid-fleet mediocrity, designed to engage and improve results. The story is told through the experiences of some of the greatest sailors of our generation. Various aspects of racing are broken down into digestible parts, beginning with the … Read More
By Airwaves Writer Ty Olsen TCO: Peter it is safe to say that you have had an extensive sailing career so far, with way too many accolades to mention. With all the directions that you could turn your focus, why did you choose the weather and the importance it plays on the racecourse? PI: It … Read More
The Dinghy Race, formerly known as the Secor Volvo Race, was created in 2015 as a way for local Long Island Sound sailors to participate in their own multi-leg, multi-day distance regatta. It ran continuously from 2015-2019, once in 2023, and now returns for its best year yet from August 11-12. This race, organized by … Read More
By Tate Theodorsen Sailing has traditionally been an exclusive sport, requiring access to boats, gear, and water. However, Virtual Regatta (VR) has changed the game over the past few years, making sailing accessible to anyone with a device and an internet connection. It can be downloaded from any app store, allowing everyone from beginners to … Read More
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
From Mackay Boats: We’re excited to be back in full 49er/49erFX production mode after the Olympic year. This year’s production will include some minor modifications the builders agreed to make after last year’s Lanzarote and Vilamoura meetings. These are: *some small adjustments to ensure the boats built by both builders are 100% aligned with each … Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE North Kingstown, RI — February 11, 2025 — The Club 420 Association is proud to announce that Alana Marks has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the class, following her impressive tenure as Interim Executive Director over the past seven months. Alana Marks has brought a wealth of leadership experience … Read More
Interview by TY Olsen ABOUT GREG TCO: Can you give us a little bit of background about yourself, sailing and coaching prior to Boston College and the Inter-collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA)? GW: Well, I started coaching college sailing in the spring of 1996 at the University of Vermont (UVM). Prior to advancing to UVM, I … Read More
ILCA is pleased to announce the approval of Zim Sailing as builder of class-legal boats in the United States. Zim has successfully completed a detailed and thorough certification process, receiving approval from both ILCA and World Sailing technical departments. This process comes in accordance with World Sailing’s Olympic Equipment Policy; ILCAs manufactured by Zim are … Read More
By S1D Writer Tate Theodorsen Youth sailing has long been a vibrant and evolving aspect of the sport, but it now faces new challenges and opportunities as the landscape shifts. To explore these dynamics, we spoke with John Pearce, Youth Racing Director at US Sailing. With decades of experience as a sailor, coach, and leader, … Read More
S1D is pleased to have Zig Sailing Insider join our team!! Welcome!!! Zig Sailing Insider is a membership-based platform founded by veteran sailor Elizabeth Kratzig in 2024. With over a decade of experience running a luxury travel agency, Elizabeth recognized the growing need for specialized regatta logistics support for sailors. Zig Sailing Insider offers curated insights … Read More