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
Staying in Touch: College Alums Create Alumni Yacht Club!
By Airwaves Writer Brendan Healy Charleston, SC (December 15, 2015) – Since its inception in 1953, the College of Charleston Sailing program has been synonymous with championship sailing both at the college level and far beyond. The program has captured 19 national championship tiles, and has produced in excess of 100 All-Americans, national and world … Read More
Premiere Sailing League Unveils “Made in the USA” Boat Editions
NEWPORT, R.I. (December 09, 2015) – The Premiere Sailing League USA, structured after the enormously successful sailing leagues pioneered in Germany and Denmark (www.segelbundesliga.de; www.sejlsportsligaen.dk), announced today that special-edition J/70s and J/88s will be used for the series. The event starts with District Qualification Regattas using J/70s and moves on to the National Finals to … Read More
Winter Is Coming: 5 Ways to Stay Sharp in the Off-Season
By Rachael Silverstein- In the wake of a busy regatta season and rigorous practice schedule, a brief hiatus can restore a sailor like a good night’s sleep. It allows the body to heal, and the mind to feel restored. If we remain in that break mode for too long, though, we inevitably get a little … Read More
Club Profile: Beverly Yacht Club
The Beverly Yacht Club is one of oldest and most distinguished yacht clubs in America. It was founded in 1872 in Beverly Massachusetts by a group of sailors from the Eastern Yacht Club who wanted to race small boats under 30 feet on the waterline. Our founding member and first commodore was Edward (Ned) Burgess. … Read More
College Sailing 101 LIVE VIDEO
This event was held at Severn Sailing Association, 04 December 2015. For more information, or if you are interested in having Sail1Design host this near you, please get in touch. Sail1Design is a grassroots organization, by sailors for sailors, dedicated to the one-design, youth, high school, college, and one-design sailing communities. Born in 2007, Sail1Design … Read More
Club Profile: Hudson River Community Sailing
Hudson River Community Sailing develops leadership and academic success in underserved New York City youth through sailing education and provides maritime education and recreation to the community at large. Hudson River Community Sailing is hiring! Learn more HERE Founded in 2007 to serve the urban community, we partner with public schools to offer credit-bearing academic … Read More
Starting: Make it or Break It
By Airwaves writer Rachel Bennung In high school and college sailing your start is one of the most important things. You may be thinking, well getting a good start is important in any race. You are correct, however, in high school and college sailing it is the key component to doing well in a race. … Read More
So What Exactly IS a "Pro Sailor," Anyway?
By Airwaves writer Joe Cooper The rapid commercialization of the America’s Cup and the Volvo Ocean Race has introduced to the rest of the sailing world in a dramatic fashion the idea of “professional sailor”. But just exactly IS a Professional Sailor? At the top of this pyramid are the “Top Guns”. This is the … Read More
Club Profile: Camp Winadu
Camp Winadu is America’s finest full season sports camp for boys. It is located in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts only 2 1/2 hours from NYC and Boston. Winadu combines the high-quality instruction of a sports specialty camp and the fun and camaraderie of a traditional overnight camp. Boys of all skill levels thrive … Read More
Back to the Future? A Look at the Lark Dinghy
By Rachael Silverstein Since the first inter-collegiate dinghy fleet race in 1930, small boats and fast racing have become a healthy addiction for young sailors across the country. In 1934, Princeton developed the Tiger dinghy, which expanded college racing along the east coast. More recently, schools have tried the Vanguard 15, Tech Dinghy, Firefly, and … Read More
From the Experts: Headsail Changes
By Airwaves writer Andrew Kerr The call of “change the headsail “has resonated with teams since the inception of competitive sailing. It is one of the ultimate calls to action for a team as the crew hurriedly goes about their tasks, very often under the pressure of time, tactical needs and weather concerns. I remember- … Read More
Club Profile: Great Harbor Yacht Club
Great Harbor Yacht Club, situated on picturesque Nantucket harbor, offers its members exceptional recreational opportunities and dining options while making sure to immerse our members in Nantucket’s unique locale. The GHYC Clubhouse was designed by local architect Lyman Perry, in conjunction with seasoned Club architects, Hart Howerton. The post & beam construction of the Great … Read More