On June 13, 2025, West Coast Sailing marks its 20th anniversary. Two solid decades of fun. It’s been a wild ride since we started in ‘05. To summarize it all would be impossible. There have been so many memories, regattas, events, and emotions of all kinds! For our 20th year, I want to attempt to … Read More
The Lark Dinghy: A New Era Begins
A new era has begun at Mystic Lake, home of the Tufts University Sailing Team. Just purchased is the sixth iteration of Larks class dinghies, except these are not ordinary Larks. For the first time Larks are being produced in the United States at Whitecap Composites in Peabody, MA, just 15 miles from Tufts. Builders … Read More
Club Profile: Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club (BHYC) in mid-coast Maine has been celebrating yachting for over 100 years, welcoming boaters who want to experience the fabled Downeast cruising grounds and picturesque Boothbay Harbor. News Flash: BHYC is Hiring!! Our location on the water in West Boothbay Harbor offers a panoramic view of the harbor and the boats that … Read More
Boost Your Performance: 4 Simple Steps For Better Sailing Nutrition
By Airwaves writer Rachel Bennung Ever heard the saying, “You are what you eat?” This saying is more true then most people realize. Everyday people are forgetting how essential nutrition is in not only sports performance, but your everyday living. You can be strong and fit, but if your nutrition isn’t in line your hurting … Read More
Club Profile: Vero Beach Youth Sailing Foundation
.….The Kids Build The Boats..The Boats Build The Kids…. Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization funded solely by donations and local grants. Our free sailing lessons are open to Indian River County children, age 9 to 18, who can pass a swimming test. High school students are invited to … Read More
Profiles in Amateur Sailing: Jimmy Gieseke
So often we read about the stars in our sport, and with good reason. Instructive also is the opportunity to learn more about the true foundation of sailing; unsung heroes, amateurs and self-taught sailors who simply love the sport for itself, and not as a means to an end. We are pleased to present … Read More
Club Profile: Little Washington Sailing School
The Little Washington Sailing School is made up of dedicated sailing enthusiasts, who have created a Sailing School for the youth of the Washington NC area. The school has 6 – 14 ft. Vanguard 420 sailboats and 6 Optimist Prams insuring kids get matched to the right sized boat. The program promotes self-reliance, awareness of safety, sportsmanship, … Read More
S1D ICSA Team Race Rankings, 24 March 2016
March 24, 2016 – Sponsored by Dynamic Dollies, this is the second installment of the 2016 ICSA Team Race Rankings. Panelists include Ken Legler (Tufts University), Ward Cromwell (College of Charleston), Clinton Hayes (Stanford), and Johnny Norfleet (Fordham) and Bill Healy (Yale).
2016 i420 Midwinter Championship Results
2016 International 420 Mid-Winter Championship Texas Corinthian Yacht Club | March 05-06, 2016 [View in Standard Format] International 420 (27 boats) (top) Series Standing – 9 races scored Information is provisional and subject to modification Regatta results last updated: Sunday, March 06, 2016 1:14:32 PM CDT Click on race number to view detailed race information. … Read More
Viper 640 Miami Regattas Report & Results
The Viper 640 Class Association March 16, 2016- The Viper 640 sportboats are just returning from Miami, FL, after sailing two regattas on Biscayne Bay. The first, the EFG Winter Cup (March 6-7), was the final qualifying regatta for the 2015-16 EFG Viper Pan-American Championship, a 12-month series of international qualifying regattas held in Europe, … Read More
Women’s Team Racing in NEISA and Elsewhere
By Tufts Head Coach Ken Legler Until this year, the Joseph Duplin Trophy at Tufts was the only event for women’s team racing. On NEISA’s opening weekend in early March, Yale ran the NEISA women’s Team Race. Though only five teams could make it, all the entrants were pretty good and the conditions were spectacular, … Read More
ICSA Team Race Rankings, 3/13/2016
Sponsored by Dynamic Dollies, the first installment of the 2016 ICSA Team Race Rankings is now live! Panelists include Ken Legler (Tufts University), Ward Cromwell (College of Charleston), Clinton Hayes (Stanford), and Johnny Norfleet (Fordham). We missed Bill Healy (Yale) this week, but expect his return to the team soon.
S1D Dinghy Brokerage is Here!
Sail1Design has developed a popular and successful marketplace, and professional yacht brokerage, focusing on performance sailing boats and yachts. Now, and new for 2016, Sail1Design now offers a brokerage listing agreement for smaller boats, and will vastly add views and selling potential! All you do is list your boat, sit back, and wait for an … Read More