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
From US Sailing: After three days of clinic and two days of racing, winners have been crowned at the U.S. Junior Women’s Championship! ILCA 6 Audrey Foley Ava Anderson Rebecca Schill 29er Annie Sitzmann & Daphne Walsh Ava Gustafson & Kaya Hancock Julia Stewart & Madilyn Anderson Most improved Most improved ILCA – Petra Humphrey … Read More
By Airwaves Staff writer Amelia Robinson Brant Beach, NJ, July 12th-14th, 2023 – These past few days some of the most talented female sailors in the US gathered at Brant Beach Yacht Club to participate in the Women’s C420 North American Championship. With winds blowing S/SSW/SW, clear skies, and temperatures averaging 85℉, the weather seemed … Read More
By Staff writer Amelia Robinson Belmont Harbor, Chicago, IL, July 7, 2023 – Despite several postponements and complications, this past weekend the C420 class was able to show out for an incredible display of skill and expertise. With varying winds favoring N/NW/W and the choppy conditions of Lake Michigan, a few boats struggled to navigate … Read More
In brief: 11th Hour Racing Team wins The Ocean Race: the first US-flagged team in its 50-year history Team was given average points redress for Leg 7 after a no-fault collision in The Hague forced them to retire from the final stage. Trimmer Francesca Clapcich, first Italian to ever win the Race: “It’s been a … Read More
Congratulations to Gil Hackel/Ashtyn Tierney for winning the 2023 c420 New England Championship held at Shelter Island YC in New York (almost in New England 😉 ) Looks like the NB4T team had a banner event, with team members claiming a whopping 8 of the top ten positions. Top ten results. For full results click … Read More
The U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship (“USYMRC”) for the Rose Cup is an invitational event open to sailors who have reached their 16th birthday but not their 21st birthday during the calendar year in which the event is held. The Championship features world-class coaching and race management and serves as an outstanding training ground for … Read More
Costa Brava, Spain 25 June 2023 Team USA had a banner World Championship, with 4 sailors in the top 15. Full results here
USODA is pleased to announce a new partnership with US Performance Academy. USPA is the Online School for Elite Athletes “USODA is pleased to partner with US Performance Academy. The flexibility and quality of USPA’s education is a great fit for sailors who are constantly on the go, training and competing.” -Beth Danilek, Executive Director … Read More
Sail1Design is pleased to announce our newest sponsor and partner, the US Performance Academy. Pursue your competitive sailing dreams, unfettered. Designed by athletes and educators, The USPA specifically benefits driven students who are training, traveling, competing, and pushing to the next level. Our online curriculum allows for a flexible school schedule and academic calendar. This … Read More
Congratulations to Severn School for winning the S1D High School Sailing Team of the Year Award! This award is calculated based on weighted percentages of a teams results in the Baker, Mallory, and Cressy championships, with double weight given to the Mallory and Baker. If there is a tie or uncertainty, we go to season-long … Read More
That’s a wrap on Women’s Fleet Race Nationals! After 10 races on Thursday and no racing on Friday due to light wind, Stanford University came out on top, winning the championship by 27 points and taking B Division in a landslide. Yale followed in second with 123 points, and BC took third with 138 points. … Read More
US One-Design, Inc, a leading importer and reseller of performance one-design dinghies, gear and accessories has acquired North American’s only manufacturer of Optimist Dinghies, McLaughlin Boat Works. Having pioneered much of the performance technology used on today’s Optimists, McLaughlin Boat Works has been the leading producer of Optimists for over 25 years. Built right here … Read More