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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Camaraderie. At the Sarasota Yacht Club, a spirit of friendship and community makes everyone feel welcome. Whether you glide in dockside or step inside the new luxurious clubhouse, you’re greeted with a warm smile and outstretched hand. Our varied membership comprised of non-boating singles and families, cruisers and athletes under power or sail, love to … Read More
Whitecap Composites has been selected as the exclusive builder of the International Comet Class. With active fleets in Maryland, New Jersey, the Midwest and Bermuda, the appointment of a new builder will keep the class going for many more years to come. Whitecap has already completed new molds and tooling and has produced it’s first … Read More
RS Sailing would like to introduce the development of their latest sailboat, the RS Quest. Designed by RS Sailing and Jo Richards, the RS Quest is a 14’ 1” dinghy developed for use across all sailing programs across North America. RS Sailing have been aware of a potential opportunity to get more people afloat through … Read More