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Club 420 Class Welcomes Alana Marks as New Executive Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE North Kingstown, RI — February 11, 2025 — The Club 420 Association is proud to announce that Alana Marks has been appointed as the new Executive Director […]

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Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: Wianno Yacht Club Sailing Instructor

Osterville, MA- This posting is for the Wianno Senior Instructor position that will contribute to the backbone of their learn to sail program! Senior instructors, in teams, are responsible for […]

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Zim Sailing Approved as ILCA Builder

ILCA is pleased to announce the approval of Zim Sailing as builder of class-legal boats in the United States. Zim has successfully completed a detailed and thorough certification process, receiving […]

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Program Spotlight: Rocking the Boat

Rocking the Boat: Empowering Youth Through Sailing, Boat Building, and Environmental Stewardship Nestled in the heart of Hunts Point in the South Bronx, Rocking the Boat is more than a […]

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The State of Youth Sailing in America: An Interview with John Pearce

By S1D Writer Tate Theodorsen Youth sailing has long been a vibrant and evolving aspect of the sport, but it now faces new challenges and opportunities as the landscape shifts. […]

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Zig Sailing Insider: Simplify Your Sailing Logistics!!

S1D is pleased to have Zig Sailing Insider join our team!! Welcome!!! Zig Sailing Insider is a membership-based platform founded by veteran sailor Elizabeth Kratzig in 2024. With over a decade […]

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The Sunfish Class Has Approved a New Builder

November 12, 2024 ISCA® Has Approved a New Builder! The International Sunfish Class Association™, (ISCA®) is proud to announce the selection of Zim Sailing as the new builder and supplier […]

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Snipe Class 2024 World Championship Report and Results

Buenos Aires, Argentina-  After eight races over five days, Julio Alsogaray and Malena Sciarra (ARG) sailed a conservative but tactical regatta to win the 2024 Snipe World Championship in their […]

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Foiling Week 2025: Pensacola, FL!

Pensacola, Florida will hold the inaugural Foiling Week from February 24th to March 2nd, a seven-day international event dedicated to foiling. We Are Foiling in partnership with Sail Pensacola aims […]

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Team Member News: West Coast Sailing Supporting the Next Generation of Sailors – 15% OFF Gear for Scholastic Sailors !!

Supporting the Next Generation of Sailors – 15% OFF Gear for Scholastic Sailors !! Shop at West Coast Sailing and Zim Sailing for 15% OFF apparel and accessories for all […]

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60th Shields National Championship Report

The 60th Shields National Regatta concluded on September 21st, hosting 22 boats from across the country. Teams traveled to Larchmont Yacht Club to race and were met with a range […]

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Believe, Belong, Achieve: A Campaign by Francesca Clapcich with 11th Hour Racing

On September 10th, pro athlete Francesca Clapcich announced her campaign to drive climate justice and foster belonging within the sporting community. Clapcich is no stranger to a challenge. An Italian […]

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Atlantic Class Nationals 2024 Regatta Report & Results

By Nick von der Wense Designed nearly a 100 years ago by America’s Cup winning designer Sturling Burgess (Current J Class boats Enterprise, Rainbow and Ranger), The Atlantic Class congregated […]

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Notice of Clinic: US Sailing 29er/Skiff Clinic, 06-08 September!

This will be held at the Portland Yacht Club in Falmouth, ME. Registration is OPEN for US SAILING / PORTLAND YACHT CLUB SKIFF CLINIC Coaches will include: Phil Muller, US […]

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WASZP CLASS USA: Foiling 101 Open House Clinic a HUGE HIT!!

WASZP CLASS USA: Foiling 101 Open House at Portland Yacht Club From 22-26 July, the Portland Yacht Club in Falmouth, Maine played host to the WASZP Class USA’s Foiling 101 […]

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126th Larchmont Race Week Report

The 126th Larchmont Race Week concluded on Sunday, July 21 after nine days of high quality racing. The regatta kicked off on the 13th, featuring fleet racing for One Design […]

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SAISA to Host College Sailing Information Night

If you are thinking about sailing in college, be sure to check out this information session hosted by the SouthAtlantic conference of the Intercollegiate Sailing Association (SAISA). SAISA is home to […]

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2024 Hinman US Team Racing Championship Applications Open!

To be held in Annapolis, Maryland, August 15-18   Collegiate FJs US Sailing Waivers and Releases US Sailing Membership- Join/Renew here  – All competitors must have a current USSA membership […]

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2024 S1D Coach of the Year Nominations Open!!

We are happy once again to announce that nominations for the 11th annual S1D Coach of the Year Award are now being accepted! There are SO many deserving coaches out there, […]

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International Lightning Class Boat Grant Program Unveils New Teams!

International Lightning Class Association May 3, 2024 Tarpon Springs, FL Since the inception of the International Lightning Class Boat Grant Program in 2007, over 45 young teams have enjoyed the […]

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