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
Heath, TX- Rush Creek Yacht club hosted the 2024 ISCA World Championship from October 13-19, welcoming an impressive field of 100 Sunfish sailors. This included six distinct age divisions which demonstrates the depth and longevity of the Sunfish class. Competitors traveled from more than 13 countries to sail on Lake Ray Hubbard and battle it … Read More
Pensacola, Florida will hold the inaugural Foiling Week from February 24th to March 2nd, a seven-day international event dedicated to foiling. We Are Foiling in partnership with Sail Pensacola aims to celebrate a new era of sailing that represents a groundbreaking advancement in marine technology. This new global approach to navigation not only enhances speed … Read More
Darien, CT– The 25th Annual Kirby Cup Team Race took place on September 28th and 29th at Noroton Yacht Club. Including Noroton, this past weekend fielded fierce competition from Larchmont YC, Seawanhaka YC, and New York YC. Many former college sailors showed up to represent their respective clubs. Throughout the entire regatta, racing was extremely … Read More
The 60th Shields National Regatta concluded on September 21st, hosting 22 boats from across the country. Teams traveled to Larchmont Yacht Club to race and were met with a range of conditions on The Long Island Sound. During the three days, eight races were sailed in everything from light and shifty breeze to easterlies reaching … Read More
On September 10th, pro athlete Francesca Clapcich announced her campaign to drive climate justice and foster belonging within the sporting community. Clapcich is no stranger to a challenge. An Italian sailor, lover of the outdoors, activist, two-time Olympian, and more, she aims to do this through a series of academic and educational initiatives. To support … Read More
By Nick von der Wense Designed nearly a 100 years ago by America’s Cup winning designer Sturling Burgess (Current J Class boats Enterprise, Rainbow and Ranger), The Atlantic Class congregated August 14 -August 16 to determine the 2024 National Champion at the Madison Beach Club in CT. Atlantics, a throw back classic with a massive … Read More
This will be held at the Portland Yacht Club in Falmouth, ME. Registration is OPEN for US SAILING / PORTLAND YACHT CLUB SKIFF CLINIC Coaches will include: Phil Muller, US Sailing Youth Development Coordinator Ali Toppa, World Youth Skiff Medalist Tom Sitzmann, Head Coach, Severn School This event is for novice/introductory and skilled 29er sailors. … Read More
This year’s Governor’s Cup finished up in spectacular fashion on Saturday the 27th. Gov Cup is the oldest youth match race regatta in the world and started in 1967 at Balboa Yacht Club. Now, it hosts teams from all over the world who go head to head every year in Newport Beach, CA and compete … Read More
WASZP CLASS USA: Foiling 101 Open House at Portland Yacht Club From 22-26 July, the Portland Yacht Club in Falmouth, Maine played host to the WASZP Class USA’s Foiling 101 Open House, sponsored by Sail1Design and America One Racing. Special thanks go to Rick Wood of Jensen Beach FL, who supplied us with 3 WASZPs … Read More
The 126th Larchmont Race Week concluded on Sunday, July 21 after nine days of high quality racing. The regatta kicked off on the 13th, featuring fleet racing for One Design classes and 3 v 3 team racing in z420s/ 2 v 2 in Ideal 18s. True to Long Island Sound’s reputation in the summer, the … Read More
If you are thinking about sailing in college, be sure to check out this information session hosted by the SouthAtlantic conference of the Intercollegiate Sailing Association (SAISA). SAISA is home to schools in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama. This conference boasts over 30 active college sailing teams, beautiful year-round sailing conditions, and some … Read More
The 2024 Quantum Snipe Nationals were held this past week at Jubilee Yacht Club in Beverly, MA! This venue is no stranger to Snipe events as it hosted North Americans in 2021 and Nationals again in 2019. Over 50 boats participated and were given the opportunity to complete the Heinzerling or Wells series. Eight races … Read More