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In Memoriam: Hatch Brown

A contribution from Fran Charles; The legendary Harold (Hatch) Brown passed away peacefully yesterday morning with his children Matt Brown, Annie Brown, and Emily Dunlap at his side. He was […]

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Profiles in Pro Sailing: Skip Whyte

Sail1Design Interview with URI Coach Skip Whyte, by Airwaves Senior Writer Taylor Penwell Skip Whyte Bio Whyte has a long résumé of college coaching experience. The Wickford, R.I., resident served […]

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Wanna Match Race? The New America's Cup AC75 Concept Revealed

Taken from  Emirates Team New Zealand An exciting new era in America’s Cup racing has been unveiled today as the concept for the AC75, the class of boat to be […]

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2017 ICSA Team Race Nationals Preview and Ranking Predictions

We are just about set. On 27-29 May, the ICSA Team Race National Championship will be held in Charleston, SC. Sixteen teams will vie for college sailing’s most coveted prize, […]

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Coaching Drills

Article Written by Dave Elsmo, Head coach of the Wisconsin Sailing Team As with our first installment we will be continuing to overview the most effective drills for team growth. […]

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2017 S1D/Gill Coach of the Year Nominations Now Open!!

Greetings, sailing fans!!! We’re sending out an early call this year for nominations for the prestigious Coach of the Year Award. In true grass-roots fashion, we pick the ultimate winner […]

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2017 DN World Championship Report & Results

On January 20th, 108 sailors from eleven different countries still had no idea where in the Western United states they would race the 2017 DN World Championship, set to begin […]

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Club Profile: Hudson River Community Sailing Center

Hudson River Community Sailing develops leadership and academic success in underserved New York City youth through sailing education and provides maritime education and recreation to the community at large. Founded […]

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The Aluminium Cocktail: What Goes Into The Perfect Mast

By Mark Jardine of Yachts & Yachting While carbon is the ‘sexy’ material of choice for spars, aluminium accounts for a far greater proportion of the masts and booms used […]

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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 […]

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S1D Coach of the Year Nominations OPEN!!

Sail1Design annually seeks your nominations for the Henri-Lloyd S1D Coach of the Year, for a coach that embodies the qualities (and more) listed in the article below. Sailors, this is your award! […]

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US High School Mallory Dinghy National Championship Report & Results

By Airwaves intern Jordan Newland The Mallory Trophy is the pinnacle of high school fleet racing. The Mallory Trophy is ISSA’s double-handed national championship regatta in which the teams sail […]

Tom Sitzmann avatarTom SitzmannFour children in red and black life jackets are sailing a small white sailboat on a lake, with green hills and trees visible in the background. Two of the children are sitting on the edge, leaning out over the water.

Cruise One-Design? Sustaining the Sport of Sailing

By Airwaves writer Tyler Colvin “The thing that is great about sailing is that it is a lifelong sport.” If I had a dollar for every time this has come […]

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The Lark Dinghy: A New Era Begins

A new era has begun at Mystic Lake, home of the Tufts University Sailing Team.  Just purchased is the sixth iteration of Larks class dinghies, except these are not ordinary […]

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Club Profile: Vero Beach Youth Sailing Foundation

.….The Kids Build The Boats..The Boats Build The Kids…. Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization funded solely by donations and local grants. Our free […]

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Club Profile: Manhattan Sailing School

Have you ever DREAMED of SAILING? This is your opportunity. Don’t let your ship pass you by. Manhattan Sailing School is HIRING!! Sign up for Basic Sailing today! NEWS FLASH […]

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Sail Stronger Part III: Upper Body

By Airwaves writer Rachel Bennung See Part I: The Core here Part II The Legs here In the sports world we determined that strength in certain areas of your body […]

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Club Profile: Sarasota Yacht Club

Camaraderie. At the Sarasota Yacht Club, a spirit of friendship and community makes everyone feel welcome. Whether you glide in dockside or step inside the new luxurious clubhouse, you’re greeted […]

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S1D Career Center Resume Search/Post Discounts!!

Over the years, Sail1Design’s professional Career Center has made matches for countless job seekers and employers, in the sailing/marine industries. We are dedicated to this service, and are always looking […]

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ICSA 2015 Team Race Championship Preview & Prediction!

Brought to you by Dynamic Dollies, Sail1Design is pleased to present the final ICSA Team Race Rankings entry for 2015. In this coaches poll system, we rank the teams based […]

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