by Airwaves writer Olivia Hennon Growing up in Cleveland, Paula Hennon has raced sailboats from a young age throughout Ohio, New York, Florida, and North Carolina. She has raced many varieties of sailboats, most notably Jet-14’s, as well as Thistles, Interlakes, Snipes, and some big boats. She is a Jet-14 Class past-President, sits on the … Read More
Club Profile: Lake Sunapee Yacht Club
News Flash: LSYC is Hiring a Sailing Program Director! Lake Sunapee Yacht Club is a family focused summer only club located on the western shore of Lake Sunapee in Sunapee NH. The club offers a wide range of adult and junior activities including sailing, tennis and swimming. LSYC is the host of a large inland … Read More
Club Profile: Hudson River Community Sailing
In a Nutshell Founded in 2007 to serve the urban community, we partner with public schools to offer credit-bearing academic programs, internships, mentoring, and college readiness. Our youth development platform uses sailing, boat operation, and boat building to further academic skills and instill the qualities of character necessary for college and career success. We also … Read More
Club Profile: Sandy Bay Yacht Club
NewsFlash: Sandy Bay Yacht Club is Hiring a Jr. Sailing Program Director JR SAILING AT SBYC The Mission of the Sandy Bay Sailing Program is to give our students a broad exposure to the sport of sailing. Our primary goal is to develop, safe, independent sailors, by offering them an active and exciting experience that … Read More
Serving the Community: Youth Sailing Virginia at Fort Monroe
Youth Sailing Virginia at Fort Monroe By Airwaves writer Rachel Bennung In the fall of 2013 a youth sailing facility at Fort Monroe was just a dream. But less then a year later that dream started to become a reality. Now flash forward to the present Youth Sailing Virginia is a fully functioning organization, and … Read More
Club Profile: Grosse Point Yacht Club
As the GPYC celebrates its 100th year of existence, there has been even more emphasis in providing exceptional service and state-of-the-art amenities for our members and their guests in order to meet their needs and changing lifestyles. NewsFlash: GPYC is hiring a full-time Junior Sailing Director! You can consider the Club to be your “home away … Read More
Club Profile: Tred Avon Yacht Club
The Tred Avon Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program has always been an active and vibrant aspect of TAYC. While maintaining emphasis on sportsmanship, safety, and the joys of sailing, the junior program mission is to teach all levels of the sport to revive the skills and knowledge once taught in successful programs that focused on a quality … Read More
Club Profile: Sail Martha's Vineyard
News Flash: Sail MV is hiring a full-time Waterfront Director! Since its inception in 1992, Sail Martha’s Vineyard has focused on connecting the Island’s school children and the community at large with the traditions and experiences of the Island’s maritime heritage. It offers a summer sailing program to over 400 young sailors. Projects within the … Read More
Club Profile: Annapolis Yacht Club
News Flash: AYC is hiring a full-time 420 coach!! AYC beginnings were in 1886 as an informal canoe club. A building was constructed two years later on a pile ofoyster shells at the foot of Duke of Gloucester Street, which, in 1888, became the Clubhouse for the formally organized Severn Boat Club. This oyster pile … Read More
Club Profile: Washington College Sailing Team
The Basics about the College Welcome to Washington College, where George Washington never slept. But he did walk the streets of Chestertown, donate 50 guineas to our founding, and serve on the Board of Visitors and Governors. As the first college chartered in the newly independent United States, we are still defined by our close … Read More
Club Profile: Annapolis Yacht Club
News Flash! AYC is hiring a Full-Time Optimist Coach! AYC beginnings were in 1886 as an informal canoe club. A building was constructed two years later on a pile of oyster shells at the foot of Duke of Gloucester Street, which, in 1888, became the Clubhouse for the formally organized Severn Boat Club. This oyster … Read More
Club Profile: Sail Newport Expands!
Sail Newport expands its footprint to keep up with demand. The genesis of Sail Newport was its founding in the aftermath of the 1983 loss of the America’s Cup to the Lads from The Land Down Under. It started as an idea and a hope to keep major sailing events coming to Newport. In the … Read More
Club Profile: Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club
Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club (BHYC) in mid-coast Maine has been celebrating yachting for over 100 years, welcoming boaters who want to experience the fabled Downeast cruising grounds and picturesque Boothbay Harbor. News Flash: BHYC is Hiring!! Our location on the water in West Boothbay Harbor offers a panoramic view of the harbor and the boats that … Read More