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
By Airwaves writer Sara Morgan Watters (saramorgan@sail1design.com). Sara is our “down under” correspondent, writing for Sail1Design while she works toward her Master’s Degree. Enjoy. How to Grow the Sport of Sailing: A Wellington, NZ Case Study If you talk to anyone in Wellington about sailing, the chances are pretty good that they aren’t picturing you … Read More
By Airwaves writer Emma White Founded in 1932, to “organize, promote, and sponsor yachting and yacht racing in and about the waters of Southern California,” Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club (CBYC) is located on Palos Verdes Peninsula, overlooking the Los Angeles Harbor. Immediately offshore is “Hurricane Gulch.” In the summer, the Gulch has winds ranging from … Read More
By Airwaves writer Clinton Hayes Mission and History 19 years old and Commodore of a large yacht club? At Pleon, that’s a reality and has been since it’s founding on June 29, 1887. Pleon can proudly claim the title of oldest junior yacht club in America. All members of the club are under 21 and … Read More
By Airwaves Writer Clinton Hayes Mission and History The Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation (PYSF) is a non-profit 501c (3) organization that was formed in the year 2000. From its inception, PYSF has been dependent on the support of volunteers and donations from the community for its success. Their primary mission is to coach, teach, and … Read More
S1D Club Profiles are part of Sail1Design’s ongoing prject to profile great sailing clubs and programs throughout the country. Want your club profiled? Get in touch with our Club Profile Manager! Sail Black Rock – Bridgeport, CT Location: Black Rock Harbor, Bridgeport, CT Number of Members: 40+ Fleets: FJ, Laser, Rhodes 19 Sailing Opportunities: … Read More
By Airwaves Writer Jon Meyers Courageous Sailing – Boston, MA Location: Boston, Massachusetts Number of Members: 350+ Fleets: Laser, Club 420, Rhodes 19, J-22 Sailing Opportunities: Youth Program, High School Sailing, Adult Program, Adaptive Sailing, PHRF Racing