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
It’s that time of year again! S1D has already received nominations, so now is the time to write in and submit your nominations for: Optimist Sailor of the Year Optimist sailing, for so many, is where it all starts. In fact, there may be no healthier one-design class in North America than the US Optimist … Read More
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 a Junior Program Director!!! Our location on the water in West Boothbay Harbor offers a panoramic view of the harbor … Read More
By Rachel Bennung High school sailing in New Jersey has been growing throughout the years. In the late 90’s there were only about five teams. Currently, there are twenty-one active teams in New Jersey. However, there are a lot more teams beginning to form and the existing teams continue to attract more sailors. This fall … Read More
The Boston Sailing Center is kicking off their 24th year of Frostbite Racing in Boston Harbor! With an anticipated 18 J/24’s on the line again this season, there is space for a few new teams in this often sold out program. Racing begins on Saturday, November 7th and runs until March 26th. Racing is held … Read More
North American 505 Fleet Gets Early Preview for Worlds; Hamlin/Zinn Lead the Way ANNAPOLIS, MD – Warm Chesapeake water coupled with a pleasant September high pressure system forced the fleet of the 2015 International 505 North American Championship into three days of on-the-water chess in consistently light and shifty wind, before the northerly kicked in … Read More
By Sara Morgan Watters Three countries, eight junior Optimist sailors, one passion: the love for sailing. This is what the 2015 Youth Sailing Exchange (YSE) looked like in its third summer running. Optimist sailors from the U.S. and Spain got to experience first-hand the meaning of cultural exchange. During their five week … Read More
LaserPerformance is pleased to announce that the new Standard Mark II Sail has just been signed off by the Laser class and ISAF for most competition. The sail will not be legal for ISAF World Cup competitions nor for the 2016 Olympics. Following the Olympic Games in Rio, the sail will be class legal for … Read More
Henri Lloyd will be offering their top selling Cobra Dry Suit for a special fall promotion beginning September 15, 2015 ending October 10, 2015. Save 25% savings the list price of $575.00. The Cobra Drysuit was borne out of working alongside some of the world’s best Dinghy sailors including Ben Ainslie. The Cobra Dry Suit … Read More
In 1904, the first records of meetings indicate a membership of 30. In 1910, the first wharfs were built, and the first club manager was hired in 1911 at a salary of $15 a month. Members began to acquire small sail boats and organize club regattas. These were uncomplicated affairs held on Memorial Day and … Read More
Tulane University’s Sailing Team is a Club Sport that is funded through Tulane’s Club Sports Office. We are a highly competitve team and travel to regattas all throughout SEISA (Southeastern Intercollegiate Sailing Association) as well as participate in numerous Intercollegiate and National regattas. Tulane seeks a Head Sailing Coach! This past Fall season we sent a team … Read More
By Andrew Kerr Like so many elements of sailing , rounding the leeward mark in light with the dual goals of the team exiting the mark at top speed and in clear air is a collection of small details , let ‘s look at the key elements to a good rounding: Approaching with speed is … Read More
First Win for Thompson/Curtin Comes at Rooster Sailing and Rondar Raceboats US 505 East Coast Champs Craig Thompson (Rye, NH) and Mike Curtin (Fairfield, CT) captured their first 505 class “Major” this weekend, the 2015 East Coast Championship at Wianno Yacht Club in Osterville, MA. The three-day regatta attracted 19 boats for eight races in a … Read More