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
By Airwaves writer Gretchen Croll One of the best aspects of the sport of sailing is the accessibility it offers to people of all ages and backgrounds. Most sailors develop a lifetime passion for this sport which allows such great interaction with nature while still fostering great competition. Though the sport of sailing is physically … Read More
VIM is the ultimate yacht club junior program, regatta support, or utility boat – in excellent turnkey condition. She has long supported the Ida Lewis YC junior program and New York YC at Newport, Americas Cup events in New Zealand and Europe, and many major regattas Read More: https://www.sail1design.com/marketplace/browse/power-boats/inflatable-coach/arc-22-atlantic-rigid-corp-60-000-00-used-l362.html
by Silence Dogood Recently I came upon this letter from Bruce Kirby, discussing his plans for a new sailboat, the Kirby Torch. To understate substantially, and to make what must be a very long story short, problems exist(ed) between the designer (Bruce Kirby) and the builder and owner of the name “Laser”, LaserPerformance. It is … Read More
World Cup Supply is proud to showcase its popular sublimated sailing pinnies. Worn by elite high school, collegiate and yacht club race and team programs, World Cup Supply pinnies are an excellent way to increase visibility, show coordination while being safe and comfortable. You can visit our Pinnie Design Guide and learn more at www.worldcupsupply.com … Read More
Re-printed with permission of Dave Perry Compiled by Dave Perry, Chairman, US Sailing Match Racing Committee Match Racing is one of the fastest growing disciplines in the sport of Sailing. It is fast-paced, very combative tactically, and it demands you to be pushing the boat, your team and yourself to the highest limits of boat … Read More
By Airwaves writer Martha Pitt Few could deny the impressive success of the Stanford Sailing Team so far this season. For a team with only ten boats at practice (relatively small compared to much of their top competition), they have managed to race in up to four events in one weekend, three-quarters for which they … Read More
American Yacht Club is proud to announce that it will be the host to the Long Island Sound Youth Sailing Team, (LISOT), and the Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sounds’, (JSALIS), 2013 Van Duyne Advanced Racing Clinic from May25th through May 27th. Named for legendary Finn sailor Carl Van Duyne, this is the premier … Read More
Sail1Design would like to present this piece from Tim Herzog, a talented sailor and now professional Mental Skills Coach. Tim is offering a webinar this coming Friday from his site, www.reachingahead.com . We feel that the mental part of sailing is so vital: enjoy this piece, and please consider attending Tim’s webinar! by Dr. Tim Herzog, … Read More
By Airwaves Writer Gretchen Croll When Sailing is available for all, a great community develops… The best aspect of the sport of sailing is the community it creates and fosters. Whether close to home or travelling abroad, there is almost always a sailor to find. Making this sport accessible to as many people—especially children—as possible, … Read More
– Applications due March 31st! by Airwaves Writer Martha Pitt In just its third year, the Neill Advanced Sailing Clinic, hosted by the Chicago Yacht Club Foundation and run by the Chicago Yacht Club Sailing School, has been recognized as one of the premier junior racing clinics in the country. The Neill Clinic is a … Read More
By Airwaves Writer Terra Berlinski The 2013 Bacardi Miami Sailing Week brought the STAR, VIPER 640, Melges 24, Melges 20, J/80 and the J/70 class to the course on Biscayne Bay to race from March 3-9th in a wide range of breeze and with excellent competition. All other classes, excluding the Star, started their first … Read More
By Airwaves Writer Clinton Hayes As the summer draws near its time to think about what events you’re going to sail. Whether you’re working full time, or just at a summer job between school years, team racing is always a good choice. It’s the most fun, competitive, yet friendly racing that’s easily available to almost … Read More