Sail1Design has been lucky to be part of some great moments over the years, mostly when we do our job, and take part in recognizing the very foundation of our sport: youth, high school, college, and one-design sailors. Reading nomination letters, hearing from our community about unsung heroes, sharing in the joy of the winners…… … Read More
2021 505 East Coast Championship Results & Report
2021 505 East Coast Championship, West River Sailing Club, May 20-23 A small but very competitive fleet met at West River Sailing Club in Galesville, MD for the 2021 East Coast Championships. The two-time World Champ (and West Coast interloper) team of Mike Holt and Carl Smit, in their first outing in their newly acquired … Read More
We’re Back! HS/College Sailing and the Long Path Out
By Airwaves writer Katie Bauer College and high school Nationals are taking place this year after a Covid-induced hiatus in 2020. College championships are currently underway in Annapolis, MD, and high school championships will commence May 22nd and 23rd in Miami, FL. This is an exciting time for students and their coaches since sailors appreciate … Read More
College of Charleston Wins College Sailing Women’s National Championship
ANNAPOLIS, M.D. (May 20, 2021) – Racing concluded today in the College Sailing Women’s National Championship hosted by the U.S. Naval Academy. After two days of challenging racing in light breeze, the College of Charleston came away as the winners of the national championship and the Gerald C. Miller Trophy. The racing over the last … Read More
S1D Marketplace Spotlight: Perfectly Matched 2011 Firefly Fleet of 24 colored boats For Sale!!
These extremely well maintained and perfectly matched Fireflies were built in 2010 and delivered in 2011. They are cored with closed cell foam and vinylester infused resin was employed with a vacuum bag in the building process. These boats have been far more durable than any other race fleet at MIT in our 85 years … Read More
Airwaves News: St. Francis Yacht Club (CA) Seeks Summer Sailing Instructors
St. Francis Yacht Club is looking for Summer Instructors! St Francis Yacht Club, located on beautiful San Francisco Bay is looking for a core group of summer instructors. We are looking for Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced level coaches. We offer Monday- Friday sailing camps for beginner, intermediate and advanced students June 14 – August 13, 2021. … Read More
Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: St. Francis Yacht Club Seeks Assistant Dockmaster
The St. Francis Yacht Club is one of the esteemed yacht clubs of the world, steeped in tradition but known for innovation. Our members are sailors, racers, cruisers and stewards of the sea. With a clubhouse on the shores of San Francisco Bay and a private island in the Sacramento Delta, our members enjoy on-water … Read More
Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: The Hotchkiss School – Head Sailing Coach
The Hotchkiss School is looking for an accomplished and enthusiastic head coach to lead the school’s sailing team. For more information and to apply, please see our formal job ad HERE. Hotchkiss Sailing began in 1931. A long tradition for sure, but one that is continually evolving, growing stronger and fostering team. Our motto is … Read More
Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: KeelBoat Club Director, Annapolis Sailing School
The Annapolis Sailing School is seeking a Director for its KeelBoat Club (KBC). This is a full-time position during our principal season (April-October) and for the right candidate, dynamic growth opportunities exist to develop this into a full-time year-round position. The KBC provides members activities such as access to School boats, from dinghies to large … Read More
S1D Welcomes New Team Member LENAM i420 !!!
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. Lenam has a long history of boatbuilding and a great deal of experience in the i420 class, and recently the company has made a firm commitment to build very fast, no-compromise, … Read More
Sponsor News: Clubspot Now Fully Supports Club and Series Scoring
Clubspot Now Fully Supports Club and Series Scoring!! Clubspot, the leader in club management software for Yacht Clubs around the world, has now made it a bit easier to manage your club’s series events throughout the year. “Rather than having to manually add every racer’s data to an outdated scoring system, score them, make it … Read More
2021 US Optimist Team Trials Final Results & Report
(courtesy of Lakewood Yacht Club) Seabrook, Texas – April 26, 2021 The 2021 KO Sailing Optimist Team Trials was held at Lakewood Yacht Club with 203 of the top Optimist sailors from across the country. James Pine of South Carolina Yacht Club finished in first place with Gilman Hackel of Lauderdale Yacht Club in second … Read More
Airwaves Career Center Spotlight: US Sailing Center Martin County is Hiring a Full Time Sailing Instructor
The US SAILING Center –Martin County is seeking a high energy sailing instructor to teach private lessons on a variety of dinghy sailboats and to be the head instructor or supporting instructor for both youth and adult sailing programs as assigned. Hiring as soon as possible no later than August 18, 2021. For more information … Read More