This comes from www.collegesailing.org Monday, April 28 – Conditions were challenging at the 2025 College Sailing Women’s Team Race Championship. Racing had to be cut off on Saturday as gusts measured above 40 knots and multiple capsizes made continuing the Round of 12 too dangerous. The Yale University Bulldogs and the Stanford University Cardinal ended the day … Read More
2023 S1D Coach of the Year Nominations OPEN!!
We are elated once again to announce that nominations for the 10th annual S1D Coach of the Year Award are now being accepted! There are SO many deserving coaches out there, and so much of this past year to use to choose a new winner. Here is your chance to reflect on your last year of sailing, and nominate … Read More
US One-Design Acquires McLaughlin Boatworks!
US One-Design, Inc, a leading importer and reseller of performance one-design dinghies, gear and accessories has acquired North American’s only manufacturer of Optimist Dinghies, McLaughlin Boat Works. Having pioneered much of the performance technology used on today’s Optimists, McLaughlin Boat Works has been the leading producer of Optimists for over 25 years. Built right here … Read More
Club 420 Class Announces New Womens’ Award
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION North Kingston, Rhode Island, May 4, 2023 Club 420 Association Announces new Womens Award The Club 420 Association pleased to announce that the winners of the newly created Club 420 Association’s Women’s Doublehanded North American Championship will receive The Lynne Jewell Shore / Allison Jolly Trophy. How befitting to … Read More
2023 O’Pen Skiff North American Championship Results & Report
Mission Bay Yacht Club hosted 85 O’pen Skiff sailors this past weekend for the 2023 North American O’pen Skiff “Un-Regatta”. It is called an “Un-Regatta” because it is un-conventional in format, courses, sailing craft, and many rules. “I’ve never been to a regatta with a more positive vibe and more flat out fun. My kid had an … Read More
Hawaii to host 2024 WASZP Americas Championship and US Nationals!
Hawaii to host 2024 WASZP Americas Championship and US Nationals With its protected waters that are locked into trade winds almost year-round, Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii boasts some of the most reliable foiling conditions in the world, rarely missing a day of breeze. Add the fact that it’s always about 80 degrees and you … Read More
ICSA 2023 Team Race Rankings #1: Let the Team Racing Begin!
The race to Stanford, host of the 2023 Women’s ICSA TR Nationals, and King’s Point, host of the COED TR Nationals, is on. Welcome to the 2023 Spring ICSA season, and our first look at who’s whom. Many thanks go to our ranking panel, Chris Klevan (Stanford), Ken Legler (Tufts), John Mollicone (Brown), Isaac Clark … Read More
Announcement: Lightning Boat Grant Program Seeks Applications!
Who Says There’s No Such Thing as a Free……. boat? The International Lightning Class Association is proud to announce another season of our wildly successful Boat Grant Program. This program is designed to fund young sailors who want to experience the high level of competition offered by the ILCA. The International Lightning Class Boat Grant Program had what some … Read More
Scott Norman selected as Executive Director of Club 420 Class Association
North Kingstown, RI (December 1, 2023) — The Board of Directors of the C420 Class Association is thrilled to announce the selection of Scott Norman to the position of Executive Director of the class starting December 1st. Scott will succeed Dillon Paiva who retires from the position. This appointment is a significant step for the … Read More
2022 Ultimate 20 North American Championship Report
By Steve Shaw A full moon weekend at one of the most iconic places in the world to sail; this was the recipe for the 2022 Ultimate 20 North American Championships held at Richmond Yacht Club on San Francisco Bay. The heat wave that was cast upon northern California made for a pleasant few days … Read More
North One-Design Announces Fall 15% Sale!
Save 15% on all North One Design sails during October. Our annual savings event is the perfect opportunity to add North Sails speed and support to your next regatta. Savings start on October 1st. This includes North Sails Blue Ribbon Collegiate Sails. To get your quote, contact us now!