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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 College Sailing Information Night flyer features sailboats and various college pennants. Event details: via Zoom, Tuesday, July 30, 6:30–8:00pm. Hosted by Sail1Design and OneUnited.

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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2024 Spring ICSA Team Race Rankings #2 Are Out!!

Sail1Design is pleased to bring you our coach panel’s ICSA Team Race Rankings Update #2. LOTS of data to digest and update!!! Remember to click on the team’s ranking link […]

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Winter Teammate Meetings: Ken Legler’s Team Race Coach Notes #1

Ken Legler, just retired from a multi-decade run as a successful championship college sailing coach, most notably at Tufts University, shares his notebook with Sail1Design in this Team Racing how-to […]

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2024 ICSA Team Race Spring Preview and Season Kick-off Rankings!!!

Sail1Design is elated to bring you our coach panel’s ICSA Team Race Rankings again. Remember to click on the team’s ranking link to read Coach Panel Comments! For Open Rankings […]

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Regatta News: WASZP Class to Host Both Americas & National Championships in Hawaii!!

Kaneohe Bay Yacht Club, Oahu, Hawaii, United States,    26 March 2024 – 31 March 2024 Early Entry Fee: USD 200 Required membership: International WASZP Class Membership 2024 Event Information: […]

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2024 Lightning Class Boat Grant Program Announced

The International Lightning Class will again provide 3 boats to promising young sailors like you! If you’re over 19, consider this your personal invitation to apply!You’ll get the best equipment. […]

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WOW! New Predict Current is here!!

News from our sponsor PredictWind: PredictWind, the leader in maritime weather technology, announces the launch of PredictCurrent, the world’s most comprehensive, high-resolution tidal currents model. This groundbreaking solution empowers users […]

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US Sailing Names New High Performance Director

Interested in a new career? Check out sailing’s #1 Career Center and Job Board! Dear fellow US Sailing Member,I am proud to announce to you – our most valued US […]

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Zim Sailing and SAYRA Partner to Host Regional Roundtable

Sailboat Manufacturer and Regional Sailing Association Collaborate to Improve Sailing Activities in the South Atlantic BRISTOL, R.I. (December 4, 2023) – Zim Sailing, a subsidiary of Starting Line Sailing Inc., […]

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Black Friday Sale at Simmons Boatworks!!

S1D is pleased to announce our new sponsor and team member, Simmons Boat Works!! THE WINNING PHILOSOPHY We work closely with the top sailors and coaches at the international level […]

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S1D Class Profile: iFly15 and iFly Razzor Pro

The iFLY15 One Design & iFLY RAZZOR Pro The iFLY is a next-generation all-carbon foiling catamaran that excites both experienced catamaran sailors and newcomers alike. Developed in 2015 from the […]

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ICSA Women’s ACC Final Results & Report: Stanford Wins

Courtesy of the ICSA BRANFORD, CT (Oct. 16, 2023) – Stanford University took the win at the 2023 Women’s Atlantic Coast Championship Finals out of the Yale Corinthian Yacht Club after […]

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