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
By Airwaves Writer Sarah Hendrickson Sailing for Success The interviewer across the table told me he had one more question before we wrapped up. “I’ve been dying to ask this whole time – can you tell me more about your sailing experience? You have your Coast Guard Captain’s License??” I smiled and began answering the … Read More
West Coast Sailing has served the small sailboat community with unrivaled expertise and unwavering commitment for helping their customers sail smarter and faster for over a decade. As the leading source for small sailboats, parts, apparel and accessories, they stock the highest performing products from the world’s top manufacturers. West Coast Sailing proudly stands behind … Read More
April 4, 2019, Written by Chris Klevan Finally, after an exciting 2 weeks of sailing, culminating with the Marchiando, which shook up the rankings a bit (and temporarily broke our ranking system 😉 ) the S1D ICSA Team Race Rankings Update is HERE!! The Harvard University Crimson won the 38th Lynne Marchiando Trophy, hosted by … Read More
Yale, Charleston, HWS, Navy and Brown take regatta wins as the team race season, coed and women’s, heats up! March 25, 2019, Written by Chris Klevan, Photos by Colin Grey Voight, Rob Migliaccio and Tyler Colvin Brown University won the Duplin Women’s Team Race at Tufts University in Larks on Mystic Lake. Like most New … Read More
For centuries the Burlington waterfront was home to a busy commercial port. The two miles of Lake Champlain shoreline were covered in factories, shipping facilities, and oil storage. Resources were transported by ship and barge out of Vermont and south to New York or north to Montreal, then out to the ocean. Once Burlington became … Read More
Written By Chris Klevan, All Photographs by Colin Grey Voight Next in Line: If fleet racing is a zen-like endeavor where sailors compete mainly against themselves while the opposition is a secondary consideration, team racing is a one-on-one match where your squad must work together in perfect harmony to take down the opponents. It is … Read More
Sailing has always been the focus and driving passion for Alex Zimmermann. With a very successful international junior sailing career in many different types of classes, Alex uses his skills and knowledge as a top level coach these days. His dedication and commitment to his sailors is proven by their results, with many podium place … Read More
The Nacra 15 North American Championship was held at the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, Louisiana this past weekend. Twelve races were scheduled over the three day event sailed on Lake Ponthcartrain. The championship consisted of seven boats looking to be crowned the best Nacra 15 in North America. The first day of racing … Read More
The U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup was held last weekend by Oakcliff Sailing and Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, in addition with the support of US Sailing and the event sponsors, Gill North America, Hobie Polarized Sunglasses, NBSSA and North U. The Competitors must have reached their 16th birthday, but not their … Read More