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High School & College News Articles

Fathom: CNU’s Sailing Leadership On and Off the Water

Sail1Design would like to welcome our newest sponsor & Airwaves team member, FATHOM. This program sounds like a great opportunity for young aspiring sailors, and we are proud to have […]

Tom SitzmannFebruary 24, 2017

Whitecap Composites, Inc. : Press Release and Q & A

PRESS RELEASE: Whitecap Composites is pleased to announce that we have been granted a builder’s license from the Club FJ Class Association. A boat had been sent to the US […]

rachelGoettingFebruary 9, 2017

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Notice of Meeting: College Sailing 101: Inside the World of College Sailing for Prospective College Sailors

Don’t delay in registering; last year’s event was SOLD OUT! Parents are encouraged to attend. Click to register. ALL student athletes MUST register. Parents are welcomed to attend and do NOT […]

Tom SitzmannNovember 13, 2016

A group of small sailboats with numbered sails race across a lake, with sailors in life jackets. The scene is lively under a cloudy sky, with forested hills and houses in the background, and a buoy in the foreground.

What (and whose) Dinghies Are Best For College Sailing? Re-posted

Editors Note: Sail1Design exists to serve the youth, high school, collegiate, and one-design sailing communities. The observations in this letter were received, and published, in the genuine interest of what is […]

Tom SitzmannSeptember 29, 2016

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So Long Summer: Transitioning Back Into High School and College Sailing

By Airwaves Writer Rachel Bennung Hard to believe it, but summer is long gone. Once Labor day is over it’s a true reality we are all getting back into school […]

Tom SitzmannSeptember 20, 2016

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2016 CJ Buckley Team Race Results

Congratulations to “Winter is Coming” for winning the 2016 CJ Buckley TR Regatta. Names of competitors can be found HERE

Tom SitzmannAugust 3, 2016

Small sailboats with numbered sails race on a river, with several participants visible. Behind them are green trees and tall city buildings, creating an urban backdrop.

New England Youth Sailing Venue Scouting Report

Sail1Design would like to welcome new High School Reporter Paige Hoffman to our team, as our Northeast High School Sailing Airwaves Reporter. Paige started sailing at age ten at Duxbury Bay Maritime […]

Tom SitzmannJune 17, 2016

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ICSA Coed National Championship Report & Results

San Deigo, CA By Tyler Colvin Coming off a wild weekend at the Laser Performance Team Race Nationals, spirits and expectations were high for the start of the […]

Tom SitzmannJune 5, 2016

Two people wearing life vests and numbered bibs are sailing a small white boat on the water. The sail displays the word 'SPERRY' and the side of the boat reads 'QUANTUM Sails.

College Women’s Nationals: A Look into Women’s Sailing

By Airwaves High School Reporter Sammy Pickell The competitive spirit innate in all types of sailing is truly no exception at women’s regattas— every talented team projects unmistakable focus and determination […]

Tom SitzmannJune 1, 2016

Several small sailboats with numbered sails and 'V' logos, each carrying two sailors, compete on a lake. A motorboat with people in life vests is nearby. The sky is partly cloudy and trees line the shore.

2016 ICSA TEAM RACE NATIONALS PREDICTIONS & PROGNOSTICATION!

21 MAY, 2016 – Sponsored by Dynamic Dollies, on the eve of the 2016 ICSA Team Race Nationals, here are our ICSA TR Coaches bold predictions and prognostications. Panelists include […]

Tom SitzmannMay 20, 2016

US High School Mallory Dinghy National Championship Report & Results

By Airwaves intern Jordan Newland The Mallory Trophy is the pinnacle of high school fleet racing. The Mallory Trophy is ISSA’s double-handed national championship regatta in which the teams sail […]

Tom SitzmannMay 17, 2016

A sailing instructor in a yellow jacket talks to two young sailors on a small boat. The sailors, wearing wetsuits and life jackets, listen attentively. The scene takes place on the water under a cloudy sky.

On Coaching

By Joe Cooper With summer not far off, sailing programs around the country are gearing up for their sailing lesson sessions. There will be high school sailors teaching and coaching […]

Tom SitzmannMay 17, 2016

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High School Sailing Spotlight: PCC Dinghy Championship Report

Sail1Design would like to welcome our newest intern/reporter, Sammy Pickell, to our Airwaves team. Sammy is a high school student and sailor on the Corona del Mar team, and will […]

Tom SitzmannMay 3, 2016

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The Lark Dinghy: A New Era Begins

A new era has begun at Mystic Lake, home of the Tufts University Sailing Team. Just purchased is the sixth iteration of Larks class dinghies, except these are not ordinary […]

Tom SitzmannApril 9, 2016

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S1D ICSA Team Race Rankings, 24 March 2016

March 24, 2016 – Sponsored by Dynamic Dollies, this is the second installment of the 2016 ICSA Team Race Rankings. Panelists include Ken Legler (Tufts University), Ward Cromwell (College of Charleston), […]

Tom SitzmannMarch 24, 2016

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Women’s Team Racing in NEISA and Elsewhere

By Tufts Head Coach Ken Legler Until this year, the Joseph Duplin Trophy at Tufts was the only event for women’s team racing. On NEISA’s opening weekend in early March, […]

Tom SitzmannMarch 15, 2016

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ICSA Team Race Rankings, 3/13/2016

Sponsored by Dynamic Dollies, the first installment of the 2016 ICSA Team Race Rankings is now live! Panelists include Ken Legler (Tufts University), Ward Cromwell (College of Charleston), Clinton Hayes […]

Tom SitzmannMarch 13, 2016

2016 ICSA Team Race Preview & Coaches Poll!

Brought to you by Dynamic Dollies, Sail1Design is pleased to present the official ICSA Team Race Rankings! Welcome to the 2016 ICSA Team Race Rankings Preview & Prognostication! Ladies and gentlemen, start […]

Tom SitzmannFebruary 18, 2016

Two people sail a small boat on choppy water, leaning out over the side in wet weather gear. Water splashes around them. Colorful buildings line the shore in the background.

2016 Club 420 Midwinters Championship Report and Results

Warm and Windy Conditions for Top Youth Sailors The Club 420 Association held its Midwinters Championships at the US Sailing Center of Martin County in Jensen Beach Florida February 13-15 […]