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 to the line—over 100 sailors in total! It’s a strong showing for the class and a testament to the depth and competitiveness of the fleet. … Read More
Winning Ways targets both new racers and those who’ve been racing a few years but are stuck in mid-fleet mediocrity, designed to engage and improve results. The story is told through the experiences of some of the greatest sailors of our generation. Various aspects of racing are broken down into digestible parts, beginning with the … Read More
10 April 2025 – The ICSA announced the organization’s new Executive Director: Retired Rear Adm. Peter J. Fanta. Fanta is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy (‘83), where he sailed on the varsity offshore team and was a member of the US Sailing Offshore Champion winning team. In his 37-year Naval career Fanta … Read More
By Airwaves Writer Ty Olsen TCO: Peter it is safe to say that you have had an extensive sailing career so far, with way too many accolades to mention. With all the directions that you could turn your focus, why did you choose the weather and the importance it plays on the racecourse? PI: It … Read More
Guilford, CT- Sachem’s Head Yacht Club is hiring sailing coaches for the upcoming summer sailing season. The SHYC junior sailing program is located on the Connecticut shore of the Long Island Sound, hosting about 90 sailors ages 6-16. The program aims to foster a love and respect for the water, teach a sense of sportsmanship, … Read More
The Dinghy Race, formerly known as the Secor Volvo Race, was created in 2015 as a way for local Long Island Sound sailors to participate in their own multi-leg, multi-day distance regatta. It ran continuously from 2015-2019, once in 2023, and now returns for its best year yet from August 11-12. This race, organized by … Read More
Here they are, the ICSA TR Rankings #2, sponsored by Dynamic Dollies! Thanks to our ranking panel for our second Open and Women’s TR Rankings of the 2025 spring season: Molly Matthews, Dartmouth. Isaac Clark, Penn. John Mollicone, Brown. Chris Klevan, Stanford. Charles Higgins, Tulane. Don’t forget to click on the teams to find coach … Read More
By Tate Theodorsen Sailing has traditionally been an exclusive sport, requiring access to boats, gear, and water. However, Virtual Regatta (VR) has changed the game over the past few years, making sailing accessible to anyone with a device and an internet connection. It can be downloaded from any app store, allowing everyone from beginners to … Read More
New from Waszp.com: INTRODUCING THE 7.5 SAIL The much-anticipated 7.5 sail is now available for purchase! Sailors can get their hands on the new rig by heading to the WASZP shop or contacting their WASZP Agent. The 7.5 uses the same bottom mast section as the 6.9 sail and comes in three striking colour options: … Read More
From Mackay Boats: We’re excited to be back in full 49er/49erFX production mode after the Olympic year. This year’s production will include some minor modifications the builders agreed to make after last year’s Lanzarote and Vilamoura meetings. These are: *some small adjustments to ensure the boats built by both builders are 100% aligned with each … Read More
Newport Beach, CA- Newport Harbor Yacht Club is seeking an energetic and experienced Head Coach to lead their Junior Sailing Non-Calm program. NHYC is located on the picturesque peninsula of Balboa Island and has fostered excellence in competitive sailing for over 100 years. They offer year-round junior sailing programs for sailors aged 8 to 18 in … Read More
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 of the class, following her impressive tenure as Interim Executive Director over the past seven months. Alana Marks has brought a wealth of leadership experience … Read More
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 leading and managing the Junior Program sailing classes. They will also teach novices the building blocks of sailing in a fun, engaging, dynamic environment. Additionally, … Read More