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
News from our sponsor, Selden: The Foiling Opti was figured out by Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg. Seldén provided the blocks and are happy to be a part of this hilarious happening taking Optimist sailing to a whole new level. Axel Rahm sailed and the Seldén Tech Department shot the video.
Brought to you by Dynamic Dollies Another two weeks have gone by and another batch of exciting team race regattas. Since our last rankings, we saw the major regattas: Jan T. Friis Trophy, Admiral Moore, Aaron Szambecki, and Lynne Marchiando. Things got shaken up at the top, bottom and all in between in this edition’s … Read More
Let us begin with a correction from last week’s article; It was stated that the top 4 finishing teams from the SAISA Women’s Championship were advancing onto the National Women’s Semi-final regatta, however, actually, the top 5 finishing teams will advance. Congratulation to the Clemson Tigers on their performance, finishing 5th overall, sorry for the … Read More
By Airwaves writer Taylor Penwell Next Generation USA is a team of extremely accomplished American sailors who will be representing the United States in the upcoming Red Bull Youth America’s Cup and thereby demonstrate to the sailing world the quality and skills of America’s up and coming sailors. The Red Bull Youth America’s Cup will … Read More
Spring is here, well at least we hope (this March weather has been a little crazy)! Which means the sailing season is back throughout the country. Hopefully, you took the winter to focus on getting stronger and eating right for a better sailing season. However, for those of us lacking in this area over the … Read More
Compiled by Airvaves Writer Dillon Paiva, photos of the Graham Hall by Alec Tayler Brought to you by Dynamic Dollies March 23, 2017– The second edition of our season rankings are here! The major events since our last rankings were the St. Mary’s Team Race, Southern New England Team Race, and the largest team race … Read More
The TAZ sailing dinghy is the little sister of the Topaz sailboat. With the same Topaz style hull, it is smaller, and lighter than a Topper or Pico making it the perfect beginner or family fun boat. Often called a modern day Sunfish the TAZ makes even the smallest new sailor feel safe, comfortable, and … Read More
March 19, 2017– We have been waiting all season to see the number one ranked Yale University Bulldogs at work. The wait ended as the 4-time consecutive champion arrived at the US Naval Academy to make their mark on the Graham Hall Team Race, the premier team race event of the spring season. The Graham … Read More
Team Cal Maritime Photo by Bronny Daniels, Joysailing By Airwaves Writer Taylor Penwell The Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup took place last weekend in San Pedro, California. … Read More
Press Release March 16, 2017– Sail1Design is pleased to announce that Gill, NA has joined our Airwaves team as a sponsor. Sail1Design is a grassroots organization, by sailors for sailors, dedicated to the youth, high school, college, and one-design sailing communities. What’s more, Gill has committed to be our new exclusive sponsor for the very … Read More
March 12, 2017–Winter reigns on as the College Sailing spring season continues in MAISA and SAISA. The St. Mary’s Team Race at St. Mary’s College in Maryland, The Navy Spring Women’s at The US Naval Academy and the John Jackson Memorial Team Race at Georgetown University were all sailed in frigid condition while the Charleston … Read More
News Flash: American Yacht Club is hiring a full-time Assistant Sailing Director! Much has changed in the 120 years since “robber baron”, Jay Gould and a group of his friends founded the American Yacht Club in New York City. By 1887, clearly in need of a shore station, the club purchased “12 acres and some … Read More