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
Zim Sailing and SAYRA Partner to Host Regional Roundtable
Sailboat Manufacturer and Regional Sailing Association Collaborate to Improve Sailing Activities in the South Atlantic BRISTOL, R.I. (December 4, 2023) – Zim Sailing, a subsidiary of Starting Line Sailing Inc., and the South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association (SAYRA) have partnered to host a Zim Regional Roundtable at the SAYRA Annual General Meeting at the end … Read More
Ultimate 20 North American Championship Results & Report
Lake Norman, North Carolina once again proved to be a great venue in the fall for the 2023 Ultimate 20 North American Championships held at LNYC. 26 boats registered meant that this would be the largest attended Championship in the history of the Class. With forecasted rain (which the area needed very much) and big … Read More
Black Friday Sale at Simmons Boatworks!!
S1D is pleased to announce our new sponsor and team member, Simmons Boat Works!! THE WINNING PHILOSOPHY We work closely with the top sailors and coaches at the international level to bring to the most competitive equipment to the local level. Delivery worldwide We Ship Mostly Everywhere in the World. Refunds All refunds will be … Read More
S1D Class Profile: iFly15 and iFly Razzor Pro
The iFLY15 One Design & iFLY RAZZOR Pro The iFLY is a next-generation all-carbon foiling catamaran that excites both experienced catamaran sailors and newcomers alike. Developed in 2015 from the outset as a foiling catamaran, no compromises had to be made to retrofit an existing non-foiling boat and adhere to displacement class box rules. The … Read More
Welcome to the S1D Team: Work & Sail!
Work & Sail is a Spanish agency specialized in sending young qualified sailing instructors from Europe to work in U.S. sailing clubs and summer camps during the summer holidays. With their Camp Counselor J1 Visa Program they are in a position to give applicants a work contract of up to 3 months at U.S. clubs … Read More
ICSA Women’s ACC Final Results & Report: Stanford Wins
Courtesy of the ICSA BRANFORD, CT (Oct. 16, 2023) – Stanford University took the win at the 2023 Women’s Atlantic Coast Championship Finals out of the Yale Corinthian Yacht Club after two days of racing on the Eastern Long Island Sound. The Atlantic Coast Championship was the second event of a two stage series which began … Read More
Win a Brand-new ILCA!!!
Win a Brand New ILCA Laser for $100! Actual value $8,330.Only 250 tickets sold until Nov 29th, so try your luck while supporting the future of our sport!All proceeds go to support Oregon Youth Sailing Foundation’s mission of making sailing sustainable and accessible for all.See the details and buy your tickets on our website- www.OregonYouthSailing.org
Notice of Regatta: Eckerd College Team Race Midwinters
The regatta is open to the first 24 teams who submit entry forms for all team members. A team is not considered registered until all six (6) team members have submitted their entry forms and fees electronically. Click below to learn more! Eckerd College Team Race Midwinters
2023 J/88 North American Championship Report & Results
Andy Graff Wins J/88 North American Championship The weather was the story over the first days of the four-day J/88 North American Championship hosted by Larchmont Yacht Club September 28-October 1. With the opening day getting in four races in high teen/low 20s wind conditions, with the 4-6-foot sea state compounded by multiple days of … Read More
Brendan Feeney Named Head Coach at Kings Point
Brendan Feeney will be taking over the head coaching duties at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, as announced by director of operations Richard Cain. “Kings Point Waterfront has been waiting 25 years for an individual like Brendan. Since joining Kings Point in the fall of 2020, Brendan has been a driving force … Read More
Hunter Skinner, 1998-2023
From Simmons Boatworks: As many in the youth sailing community know, Simmons Boatworks unexpectedly lost our friend and coworker, Hunter Skinner. The outpouring of support for Hunter’s family and friends has been both uplifting and heartbreaking as we see the impact of this loss of life on our tight knit sailing community. We now know … Read More
2023 Hinman Team Racing Championship Results & Report
From US SAILING: SAN DIEGO, Calif. (September 11, 2023) – After three days of racing in Mission Bay, California, team Los Huevos cinched their first Hinman Trophy win. The team remained dominant throughout the competition, coming into the quarterfinals on top of the fleet and winning three straight matches in the finals to claim the George R. … Read More










