By new Airwaves writer Julia Brighton As Lake Champlain reaches a full freeze for the first time since 2019, it is not stopping the hardiest of sailors from getting on the water, or, more accurately, the ice. While much of New England is waiting for warmer days and thawed harbors, Vermont sailors of all ages … Read More
LaserPerformance Introduces Thomas Galster
LaserPerformance is thrilled to announce the addition of Thomas Galster as the company’s new Institutional Account Executive. Thomas brings several years of sailing experience to the LaserPerformance team. A Rhode Island native, he grew up sailing at Saunderstown Yacht Club and was the captain at North Kingstown High School. He continued his sailing career at … Read More
Coaches Locker Room: Practice How You Race
By Airwaves writer Rachel Bennung Sailors fouling during practice can become a problem. It becomes an even bigger problem when they don’t do their circles. Some may think this isn’t a big deal, however, practicing how you race is vital in a sailors development. Not doing their circles in practice can lead to not doing … Read More
S1D Opti, Youth Sailor, & Youth Sailing Team of the Year Nominations Open!
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
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 a Junior Program Director!!! Our location on the water in West Boothbay Harbor offers a panoramic view of the harbor … Read More
High School Sailing in New Jersey on the Rise
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
Frostbite Racing at Boston Sailing Center
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
2015 505 North American Championship Results & Report
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
Bridging Culture Through Sailing: The Youth Sailing Exchange 2015 in Review
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 Announces Class Approved Laser Standard Mark II Sail
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 Drysuit Promotion!
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
Club Profile: Annapolis Yacht Club
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
Sailing Team Profile: Tulane University Sailing Team
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









