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
Olivia Constants lost her life in a tragic sailing accident four years ago here in Annapolis, at the age of 14. As painful as that day was for her family, friends, and the entire sailing community, Olivia’s larger than life personality lives on today. Olivia was an amazing young woman on many levels and was passionate … Read More
By Tyler Colvin Sailing is a sport often associated with the privileged, so the rags-to-riches story line seems out of place. While this may not be a nothing-to-everything story, it is, one of perseverance and dedication to a craft. This dedication created a unique way of life for Tucker Thompson, who recently signed on as … Read More
By Jeff Doubek As a young sailor, literally wet behind the ears, my first lesson came the hard way: Learn your boat’s language. This happened one fateful day when my skipper said “Here we go!” and turned over the helm, leaving me pinned behind the jib. My naïve mind thought skippers always asked “Ready about?” … Read More
By Jeff Doubek (optimist/Submarine photo courtesy of our friends at Sailing Anarchy) Three quick stories, one solid lesson: Story 1: Dad who rigged his son’s Opti every morning. I’m the first to admit, setting up an International Optimist Dinghy properly is a major pain. It’s an even bigger challenge for an 8 year old. But, … Read More
The Free State Team Race is right around the corner! Check it out!!! http://www.annapolisyc.com/default.aspx?p=.NETEventView&ID=3765676&qfilter=&type=0&ssid=307802&chgs= Read More about the Sail1Design TR Grand Prix Sail1Design is once again very excited to promote a few great team race events as part of our annual grand prix series. This is a big year as it’s the first without any … Read More
By Andrew Kerr While racing in the Round Block Island Race with a J122 team recently, we saw the value of an outside Jibe when it was blowing 25 to 33 knots plus with big waves. The wind built steadily and a required a jibe at the corner of the Island in a building following sea. We … Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2015 Contact: Jen Vandemoer Mitchell | Toile à Voile for ICSA | [email protected] | 763-234-8286 m. COLLEGE SAILING ANNOUNCES 2014-15 ALL-AMERICAN TEAM IN AWARDS SHOW NEWPORT, R.I. (June 23, 2015) – In an online awards show this evening, produced by Gary Jobson and Mitch Brindley with video footage from Gary … Read More
June 22, 2015, Annapolis, MD – Sail1Design is pleased to announce that our integrated, free, by-owner Classified Marketplace has been chosen by both the US Optimist Class Association, and the US Club 420 Class Association, to be the official marketplace and classified ad supplier. These ads are free to post and place, and there are … Read More
By Craig Thompson – Eleven teams made their way to the first Region 1 regatta of the season. The Wickford Regatta takes place annually at the start of the season and never disappoints with great sailing, great race management, and great food. This year, the 505’s were sharing the Bravo course with the F18 catamarans. … Read More
This past weekend, Severn Sailing Association & the Annapolis Vanguard 15 fleet hosted the 2015 Mid-Atlantic Championship. In years past, one would expect V-15’s to arrive en masse, on car tops, on trailers, all filled with college-age & post-college sailors, ready to do battle, and ready to have fun. The Vanguard 15 became a very … Read More
NEWPORT, R.I. (June 4, 2015) – At an awards ceremony following racing for the Gill Coed National Championship at the Sail Newport Waterfront Center at Fort Adams and New York Yacht Club, the honors for the Marlow Ropes College Sailor of the Year, Robert H. Hobbs Sportsmanship Award and the Leonard M. Fowle Trophy for … Read More