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
Club Profile: Lakewood Yacht Club
News Flash: Lakewood Yacht Club is hiring a full-time Youth Sailing Director Located on 38 beautifully landscaped acres on Clear Lake beyond the busy highways of East Harris County, Texas, Lakewood Yacht Club is an exceptional environment for social and water activities with a wonderful story to tell. Lakewood Yacht Club has over 300 covered and open … Read More
First WASZP Class Regatta in the USA! : WAZSP Profile and Regatta Report
Looking for a new boat, and not only a new boat but a foiling boat? A boat that is fast, fun, durable, and affordable? The Waszp may just be it! Similar to the Moth the Waszp offers sailors with a more durable and affordable boat. Just recently at the end of January, the first Waszp … Read More
Correct Muscles Imbalances Now For A Better Sailing Season Later
Ever notice that you are slumped over or your posture doesn’t seem right? Well, this happens when your alignment is out of whack, creating muscles imbalances. The technical way to define a muscle imbalance would be as an alteration of muscle length surrounding a joint. However, for terms that are better understood a muscle imbalance … Read More
J-Boats to Hold First U.S. J/70 Youth Championship
Win a FREE J/70 for your Sailing Club! (Newport, RI)- The first annual U.S. J/70 Youth Championship will take place concurrent with the J/FEST New England Regatta from August 11th to 13th on beautiful Narragansett Bay. The event will be hosted by the famous crew at SAIL NEWPORT, Newport, Rhode Island and hosted at their … Read More
The Religion Known as Frostbiting
Please tell us about your experiences frostbiting in the comments section below. By Airwaves High School Reporter Paige Hoffman Frostbiting: Are you up for the challenge? With about another month left of off-season before high school sailing gets started up in the Northeast, some of just can’t wait to get back on the water. Luckily … Read More
Whitecap Composites, Inc. : Press Release and Q & A
PRESS RELEASE: Whitecap Composites is pleased to announce that we have been granted a builder’s license from the Club FJ Class Association. A boat had been sent to the US Sailing Center in Long Beach, CA for measurement. It was also sailed in a number of regattas to evaluate its performance. We look forward to being … Read More
2017 DN World Championship Report & Results
On January 20th, 108 sailors from eleven different countries still had no idea where in the Western United states they would race the 2017 DN World Championship, set to begin in two days. “Welcome to Iceboat racing!” An unseasonably warm weather pattern overtook the Midwest and turned most of the frozen lakes in the region … Read More
Club Profile: James Island Yacht Club
By Airwaves writer Taylor Penwell Brought to you by: SELDEN & KO SAILING The James Island Yacht Club sits just outside the beautiful and historic city of Charleston, South Carolina. Located on an amazing spot with stunning views of the Ravenel Bridge, Fort Sumter, The Yorktown, Castle Pinkney and everything else in the Charleston … Read More
Hudson River Community Sailing is Hiring
Founded in 2007 to serve the urban community, Hudson River Community Sailing partners 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 … Read More
Club Profile: Severn Sailing Association Jr. Program
SSA Summer Junior Programs – Growing Lifelong Sailors Severn Sailing Association (Annapolis, Maryland) has a long history of training youth sailors, whether they are just starting out in the Harbor Rookies class or competing at the highest levels of pre-collegiate racing. Thousands got their start at SSA, including alumni who have claimed regional, national, and … Read More
The Sailing Off-Season is Here: Amp Up Your Workouts Today
In most parts of the country sailing has slowed down for the season. Winter is here meaning less or no sailing for a couple months for most people. Sailing is a unique sport, however, like all other sports we do have our off-season. The off-season is so important to your sports performance, and should be … Read More
Profiles in Pro Sailing: John MacCausland
By Airwaves Writer Taylor Penwell John MacCausland is one of the best US Star sailors, crewmember aboard Dennis Connors famous Stars and Stripes Americas Cup team, lifelong Laser sailor and part owner of the Moorhouse-MacCausland Sailing based in New Jersey. John was kind enough to take on a Q&A for Sail1Design Airwaves and here is … Read More