Sailing has always been the focus and driving passion for Alex Zimmermann. With a very successful international junior sailing career in many different types of classes, Alex uses his skills and knowledge as a top level coach these days. His dedication and commitment to his sailors is proven by their results, with many podium place … Read More
By Airwaves writer Eric Tobias (Editors note: To start at the beginning of this great series, check out Part 1 here: https://www.sail1design.com/using-weather-dominate-competition/) Sea Breeze I was once racing a distance race, and we were probably about 30 hours into the race at this point. It was extremely light wind and we were beating to windward … Read More
By Airwaves writer Tyler Colvin There is an inherent difference between coaching sailing and coaching a field sport. In football, baseball, soccer, or likewise, the coach has the ability to talk to the players during play or call timeouts to regroup the team. Sailing has a rule that specifically disallows contact with the players from … Read More
Part 1: Surface Maps and Wind By Airwaves Writer Eric Tobias To move on to Part II, Sea Breeze, click HERE To skip to Part II, Precipitation, click HERE I was waiting at a train station in the rain the other day, and I overheard a woman complaining, “They said only 20% chance of rain … Read More
In a “Premiere Sailing” League of its Own: New Series Presents a New Way of Racing…and Thinking CHICAGO, ILL. (January 15, 2015) – The new Premiere Sailing League, America, promises to change the way we think about amateur sailing in the U.S. Announced at the Strictly Sail boat show in Chicago on January 15 … Read More
Most coaches will have at some point traveled to an event as a participant. Being familiar with the process helps immensely. Regatta day prep on and off the course revolves around two main areas of concentration. First, you need to make sure your players are ready for competition, and second you need to make sure … Read More
Thanks to an increased recognition for the quality and performance of our boats, Whitecap Composites has had a busy 2014. We refined our already-unique Turbo 420, developed our Turbo FJ and recently became the new International Comet class builder. Several fleets of our Turbo 420’s and Turbo FJ’s were built and delivered across the country … Read More
By Airwaves writer Tyler Colvin The past couple decades has seen rapid growth in the numbers of athletes participating in college sailing. In that time the level of sailing has increased exponentially. It could be argued that ICSA Team Race Nationals is the most competitive event in North America on an annual basis. The numbers … Read More
Regatta Prep: Junior Sailing Part 1: 1-2 Weeks Out Preparation for an event, from your first green fleet regatta to gold fleet youth champs starts a week or two before you pack up the trailer and leave for the venue. Prepping both yourself and your players for a regatta makes your life easier and puts … Read More
Congratulations on landing your first summer coaching job. Life as a coach is different from as a sailor, more responsibility and more freedom. Making the most of your summer is all about managing your responsibilities so you can capitalize on your freedoms. Between sailors and members there are plenty of responsibilities and pitfalls to be … Read More
Building a Resume Whether this is your first coaching job or your last (or so you think), your resume is the first interaction you have with the program director, head instructor, or hiring manager. Building an effective resume is one of the most important parts of landing your dream job. In sailing, just as in … Read More
By Airwaves writer Tyler Colvin. So you want to coach sailing? Great, welcome to the best summer job you will ever have. Whether you are in high school and a junior sailing veteran, or a college athlete with minimal yacht club experience, there are several things to think about when applying to your first coaching … Read More
December 8, 2014-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Viper 640 Class Association has continually emphasized providing a contemporary website to support a modern growing class. From its founding the Class was launched with an interactive website that allowed all of our members and prospective members to access information, share stories, share boat tuning tips, and engage in … Read More