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
Andy Graff Wins J/88 North American Championship The weather was the story over the first days of the four-day J/88 North American Championship hosted by Larchmont Yacht Club September 28-October 1. With the opening day getting in four races in high teen/low 20s wind conditions, with the 4-6-foot sea state compounded by multiple days of … Read More
Brendan Feeney will be taking over the head coaching duties at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, as announced by director of operations Richard Cain. “Kings Point Waterfront has been waiting 25 years for an individual like Brendan. Since joining Kings Point in the fall of 2020, Brendan has been a driving force … Read More
From Simmons Boatworks: As many in the youth sailing community know, Simmons Boatworks unexpectedly lost our friend and coworker, Hunter Skinner. The outpouring of support for Hunter’s family and friends has been both uplifting and heartbreaking as we see the impact of this loss of life on our tight knit sailing community. We now know … Read More
From US SAILING: SAN DIEGO, Calif. (September 11, 2023) – After three days of racing in Mission Bay, California, team Los Huevos cinched their first Hinman Trophy win. The team remained dominant throughout the competition, coming into the quarterfinals on top of the fleet and winning three straight matches in the finals to claim the George R. … Read More
OYSTER BAY, N.Y. – The Oyster Bay 470 Team (OB470) is offering up to six Mackay 470s to sailors competing in the Oakcliff Triple Crown Regatta Series this fall. Boats will be provided ready to sail, free of charge. Sailors of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Triple Crown is a regatta … Read More
By Tom Zucco | Office of Marketing and Communication at Eckerd College ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – He was responsible for steering the College of Charleston’s sailing teams into the same elite waters with powerhouse programs from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Dartmouth. Before he stepped down as head coach two months ago, the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association, the … Read More
Sayville Yacht Club, Blue Point, NY — 88 teams competed this past weekend at the competitive c420 South Shore Championship. Mostly great conditions allowed for eleven races overall. Congratulations to podium finishers: Richard Skyes / Annie Sitzmann Tate Christopher / Taylor Bartell Will Kulas / Grant Schmidt TOP 15: (for full results click here)
Swampscott, MA — 22 sailors competed at the 2023 Waszp North American Championship this year. It was a “youth movement” this year, with the top three podium positions captured by Youth Age Group sailors, Thomas Sitzmann, Jackson Macaulay, and Nathan Duffar-Calder.
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Conner Blouin has been elevated to College of Charleston sailing head coach, as announced Wednesday morning by director of athletics Matt Roberts. “We are thrilled to elevate Conner as the Head Coach of College of Charleston Sailing. His expertise on the water as a coach and a decorated international sailor himself, has … Read More
ST MARY’s CITY, MD — St. Mary’s College of Maryland Director of Sailing Bill Ward announced on July 27th the addition of Bradley Adam to the St. Mary’s College of Maryland sailing team staff as the Assistant Varsity Sailing Coach. Coach Adam will begin his duties on August 15. “Bradley’s expertise will be a tremendous … Read More
From US Sailing: After three days of clinic and two days of racing, winners have been crowned at the U.S. Junior Women’s Championship! ILCA 6 Audrey Foley Ava Anderson Rebecca Schill 29er Annie Sitzmann & Daphne Walsh Ava Gustafson & Kaya Hancock Julia Stewart & Madilyn Anderson Most improved Most improved ILCA – Petra Humphrey … Read More
By Airwaves Staff writer Amelia Robinson Brant Beach, NJ, July 12th-14th, 2023 – These past few days some of the most talented female sailors in the US gathered at Brant Beach Yacht Club to participate in the Women’s C420 North American Championship. With winds blowing S/SSW/SW, clear skies, and temperatures averaging 85℉, the weather seemed … Read More