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
Since 1985, Team One Newport has been one of the leaders in outfitting the world’s best sailors, racers, teams, and businesses. With its flagship store in the heart of historical sailing town Newport, RI, and its warehouse and offices in neighboring Middletown, the company’s proximity to world-class sailing makes it an ideal choice when looking … Read More
Sail1Design is always on the lookout for developments in youth sailing. We saw this pram at the US Boat Show in Annapolis, and it looks to be a great tool for junior programs to get kids out on the water! Key Features: Polyethylene construction makes it very durable, and maintenance free Self Bailing!! Unsinkable comes … Read More
FROM SAILING NEWBIE TO COLLEGE RECRUIT “Unlike the majority of sailors planning on sailing in college, I haven’t been sailing since I was 6. I did not spend the majority of my childhood in an oversized bathtub (otherwise known as Optis), in fall the first time I really competed in a regatta … Read More
By Airwaves Editor Martha Pitt Two weeks ago, the Annapolis Yacht Club welcomed 89 J/70s to its facility to compete in the inaugural J/70 North American Championship. With participation in the class growing at an alarming rate in the past year or so since the fleet was introduced, it’s no surprise that event filled in … Read More
J24 NORTH AMERICANS REPORT AND RESULTS Sail1Design’s Geoff Becker reports on the event, along with insightful tips, from the regatta-winning Team Helly Hansen. Read more: http://tinyurl.com/lelv5fd FEATURED JOBS -Program Director, The Waterfront Center, Oyster Bay, NY -Ocean City YC Sailing Director, NJ -Store Designer, West Marine, CA -Program Director, Mattituck … Read More
SPONSOR NEWS: Calling All Performance and One-Design Sailors! Ullman Sails fall deal ends soon… get your order in now and receive 20% off the retail price. This won’t last long! When the boats are even, sails make the difference. For over 30 years, Ullman Sails has been known worldwide for building one design sails that … Read More
10 teams ready: Red Bull Youth America’s Cup The young guns are getting ready for the opportunity of a lifetime at the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup. 10 international teams of youth sailors, representing 8 countries will be on the starting line on September 1 in San Francisco. SAN FRANCISCO, USA – At stake is … Read More
Sail1Design is pleased to welcome Geoff Becker, author of this piece and our newest Airwaves writer. A collegiate All-American, Geoff has vast one-design sailing experience and success, is a rules expert, and has great coaching experience. Geoff will write for Airwaves and help manage our performance coaching service. Geoff will be reporting from the 2013 … Read More
By Airwaves Editor Martha Pitt Last week, some of the best youth sailors from around the country traveled to Corpus Christi, Texas to compete in the 2013 US Sailing Youth Championships. The sailors were selected from a large group of applicants back in the spring based on previous performances at high level events. This year, Youth … Read More
DYNAMIC DOLLIES & RACKS, LED BY PETER SEIDENBERG, INTRODUCES A NEW BRAND OF DOLLIES AND RACKS FOR THE SMALL BOAT COMMUNITY. PORTSMOUTH, RI – Dynamic Dollies & Racks, LLC was recently formed by a group of dinghy sailors, led by Peter Seidenberg, to design and manufacture boat launching dollies, as well as storage … Read More
20 August 2013- We are pleased to announce that Ullman Sails Mid-Chesapeake will join Sail1Design as our newest sponsor, and Sail1Design’s Tom Sitzmann will join Ullman sails, and the loft’s Annapolis-based team. Sail1Design is dedicated to the youth, high school, college, and one-design sailing communities, and with a growing staff, provides AirWaves News articles, … Read More
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION North Kingston, Rhode Island, August 11, 2013, After three weeks, two countries and over individual 26 races at three major events, the Club 420 Association has awarded the coveted Triple Crown Awards for the 2013 summer season. This is the first season of the series championship which recognizes … Read More