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Two women in athletic gear are sitting on the edge of a small sailboat, steering and adjusting ropes under sunny skies. They wear life vests and shorts, actively participating in sailing.

Christopher Newport Reinstates Varsity Sailing

Just months after announcing that it would discontinue varsity sailing, Christopher Newport University has officially reinstated the program. Christopher Newport Athletics announced that sailing will return effective immediately after a […]

Heather Kerns avatarHeather KernsSeveral sailboats with colorful sails race on a slightly choppy body of water under a cloudy sky, with a distant shoreline visible in the background.

2026 C420 New England Championship Regatta Results and Report

Over the weekend of June 27–28, Portland Yacht Club welcomed an impressive fleet of 80 Club 420s, 160 sailors in total, for the 2026 Club 420 New England Championship For […]

Heather Kerns avatarHeather KernsA group of smiling teenagers wearing life jackets sit together on a small sailboat labeled 'CHRISTCHURCH' on the water, with a dock and wooden pilings visible in the background.

2026 US High School Team Race National Championship (Baker Trophy) Results & Report

Re-printed from techscore report: Friday, May 15: Top sailors from 12 teams around the nation met in seasonably cool temps at the Rappahannock River for the annual ISSA Team Race […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannTwo people in blue jerseys sail a small white boat numbered 13 on a body of water, with a shoreline, buildings, and leafless trees visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Team Spotlight: Colby College Sailing

By Airwaves Writer Julia Brighton Making their debut in the New England Intercollegiate Sailing Association (NEISA) conference this spring is Colby College, located in Waterville, Maine! After previous attempts at […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannThree small sailboats with colorful red, orange, and white sails sail on blue water near a rocky coastline under a partly cloudy sky. Two people are visible on the boats, enjoying the activity.

Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Head Coach at Dana West Youth Sailing

Clara Hewson avatarClara HewsonTwo women sailors wearing sunglasses and Stanford gear are steering a small sailboat labeled '12' on the water during a race. Another sailor and boat are visible in the background.

2026 COLLEGE TEAM RACE RANKINGS #3: Season Heating Up!

Thanks to  Coach Annabel Carrington from the College of Charleston, John Mollicone (Brown), Chris Klevan (Stanford), Charles Higgins (Tulane), and Brendan Feeney (Fordham). Here are the OPEN RANKINGS. Here are the WOMENS RANKINGS.   OPEN RANKINGS The third […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannThree sailboats compete on green water in split-panel graphics. White text over the image reads: 'March 14–16, 2026 | St. Petersburg, Florida | 78th Annual Lightning Winter Championship.

2026 Lightning Winter Championship Event Recap and Results

Between March 14–18, 2026, the Lightning Class descended on St. Petersburg, FL for the 2026 ILCA Winter Championship. Always a well-attended event, the promise of warmer weather drew 34 teams […]

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High School Sailing Spotlight: St. George’s School

Welcome to our High School Sailing Spotlight series. In this series, we highlight sailing programs from across the country that compete in the Interscholastic Sailing Association (ISSA). From programs with […]

Heather Kerns avatarHeather KernsFour small sailboats with white sails are racing closely together on a sunny day, with a shoreline and trees visible in the background. The water is choppy, and the sails catch the wind as the boats move forward.

Notice of Clinic: i420 Clinic at Portland Yacht Club

sign up HERE :    https://theclubspot.com/regatta/T3PEmLcCxW

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannTwo sailors in life vests and sunglasses steer a dinghy during a race. Both are focused on the water ahead, with ropes in hand, as the boat leans to one side. Race branding and sponsor logos are visible on their gear.

2026 COLLEGE TEAM RACE RANKINGS #2

ICSA Team Race Rankings #2 Are Out! You can find the Open rankings HERE and the Women’s Rankings HERE.  Open Rankings For this edition we welcomed Coach Annabell Carrington from […]

Heather Kerns avatarHeather KernsA sailboat with the number 040 and several crew members in life jackets racing on the water, leaning and working together as nearby boats compete in the background on a sunny day.

2026 Southern Collegiate Offshore Regatta and the Future of College Offshore Sailing

By Airwaves writer Julia Brighton, awesome photos by Priscilla Parker During the weekend of February 14–15, nearly thirty college sailing teams from across the country gathered in Charleston, South Carolina, […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA person pushes an iceboat with a large sail and the markings 'DN 5700 KC' across a snowy, frozen lake, while another person lies inside the boat. Both are wearing helmets and winter clothing under a cloudy sky.

Ice Boating on Lake Champlain

By new Airwaves writer Julia Brighton As Lake Champlain reaches a full freeze for the first time since 2019, it is not stopping the hardiest of sailors from getting on […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannSeveral small sailboats with white sails, each marked 'USA,' are racing on a body of water. People wearing red and yellow jackets are sailing, and the background shows a shoreline with buildings.

Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Sailing Programs Director at Brant Beach YC

Clara Hewson avatarClara HewsonThree people wearing blue caps are sailing a small white sailboat on choppy water near a shoreline with trees and houses visible in the background under a clear sky.

International Lightning Class Boat Grant Program Seeking Applications for 2026!

International Lightning Class Association For Immediate Release Additional Information: Laura Jeffers, Executive Secretary January 5, 2026 Tarpon Springs, Florida Squarest Deal Ever?  And it’s Free! The International Lightning Class Boat […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannTwo sailors in yellow shirts race a small sailboat marked 'USA 57002' around a yellow buoy on blue water, with a coastal town and green hills visible in the background.

Sail1Design, Mackay Boats & US One-Design Launch Partnership to Support U.S. i420 Sailing!

Mackay i420 Boats and Parts to Be Stocked in the U.S., Starting Winter 2025 Annapolis, MD — Sail1Design is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with US One Design […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA Halloween-themed sailing event graphic with skeletons in a sailboat at the center, surrounded by USODA Chesapeake Bay Championship 2025 and C420 Atlantic Coast Championship 2025 logos. ILCA logo is at the bottom.

2025 Annapolis Yacht Club’s Halloween Howl Regatta Results & Report

By Airwaves writer Heather Kerns (Want us to profile your event or class? Get in touch!  [email protected]) Racing for the 20th edition of the Annapolis Yacht Club’s Halloween Howl Regatta […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannA close-up view of several white sailboats lined up side by side, showing their angled masts, ropes, and rigging, with a blurred natural background and water visible.

Sponsor News: Zim Sailing 420E and FJ Lead Times Are Now Reduced!

Ongoing Support for High School & College Sailing We are keen to promote our long-time partner, Zim Sailing, and all they do for institutional dinghy sailing in the USA! With […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannLogo for the I-420 Atlantic Coast Championship with a red bird outline, event dates October 25-26, 2025, and location at Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Greenwich, CT, in red and blue text.

2025 i420 Atlantic Coast Championship Results & Report

By Airwaves writer Heather Kerns The Indian River Yacht Club in Greenwich, Connecticut hosted the I420 Atlantic Coast Championships over the weekend of October 25–26. Twenty boats competed in the […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannChildren and adults gather on a sandy shore with numerous small sailboats. A large white tent and a building with flags are in the background, suggesting a sailing event or regatta near a waterfront.

Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: TAYC Jr. Sailing Program Director

Oxford MD– Tred Avon Yacht Club is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic program director for the upcoming summer sailing season! This position would be responsible for managing and administering […]

Clara Hewson avatarClara HewsonTwo sailors maneuver a small sailboat with a Spanish flag on the sail during a race on the ocean, with a rocky coastline and buildings visible in the background.

Welcome S1D New Team Member: LENAM VELA, i420 builder!

Sail1Design is thrilled to partner with Lenam, a Spanish builder of the International 420, and to help offer these boats to sailors in the USA.  We have 3 boats on order, […]

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