We are happy once again to announce that nominations for the 13th annual S1D Coach of the Year Award are now being accepted! There are SO many deserving coaches out there, and so much of this past year to use to choose a new winner. Here is your chance to reflect on your last year of sailing, and … Read More
We are happy once again to announce that nominations for the 13th annual S1D Coach of the Year Award are now being accepted! There are SO many deserving coaches out there, and so much of this past year to use to choose a new winner. Here is your chance to reflect on your last year of sailing, and … Read More
Re-printed from techscore report: Friday, May 15: Top sailors from 12 teams around the nation met in seasonably cool temps at the Rappahannock River for the annual ISSA Team Race Championship for the Toby Baker Trophy. Racing started promptly at 2:00Winds were 7-10 mph with gust higher and significant 45 degree wind shifts and 90 … Read More
If you saw the results of the William and Mary Spring Open, which took place over March 28-29th, you would have seen the Christopher Newport University Captains at the top of the leaderboard. The team posted 65 points across A and B divisions to beat 2nd place University of Virginia with a 10 point lead … Read More
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
ICSA Team Race Rankings #2 Are Out! You can find the Open rankings HERE and the Women’s Rankings HERE. Open Rankings For this edition we welcomed Coach Annabell Carrington from the College of Charleston to our rankings panel, which already consisted of John Mollicone (Brown), Chris Klevan (Stanford), Charles Higgins (Tulane), and Brendan Feeney (Fordham). … Read More
By Airwaves writer Julia Brighton, awesome photos by Priscilla Parker During the weekend of February 14–15, nearly thirty college sailing teams from across the country gathered in Charleston, South Carolina, to compete in the Southern Collegiate Offshore Regatta (SCOR). Ned Goss, the Varsity Offshore Coach at the College of Charleston, spoke emotionally about how much … Read More
The 2026 ILCA North American Gulf Coast Championships were hosted by the Sarasota Sailing Squadron from February 28th to March 1st. Across the ILCA 4, 6, and 7 fleets, 105 sailors showed up ready to battle it out. With very few races completed, the regatta appears to have been a test of consistency. The ILCA … Read More
By new Airwaves writer Julia Brighton As Lake Champlain reaches a full freeze for the first time since 2019, it is not stopping the hardiest of sailors from getting on the water, or, more accurately, the ice. While much of New England is waiting for warmer days and thawed harbors, Vermont sailors of all ages … Read More
The 2025 Melges 24 North American Championship wrapped up in Miami, Florida after three days of competitive racing at the end of January, delivering a fitting finale to the 2025 season. With nine races completed in a wide range of conditions, this is the type of regatta where consistency and discipline can be rewarded. Day … Read More
From January 17–19, 2026, fifteen C420 team race squads gathered in Miami to compete for the Liam O’Keefe Trophy at the C420 Team Race Midwinters. This year marked the highest attended edition of the event to date and the second time the Liam O’Keefe Trophy has been awarded. The O’Keefe Trophy is awarded in memory … Read More
The 2026 Miami Snipe Invitational brought together a 37-boat fleet for a competitive weekend of racing. The fleet sailed in light-to-medium southeast conditions on Saturday followed by a shifty northwest breeze on Sunday. The changing breeze demanded adaptability and rewarded teams who could limit mistakes and perform across a deep fleet. Seven races were completed … Read More
International Lightning Class Association For Immediate Release Additional Information: Laura Jeffers, Executive Secretary January 5, 2026 Tarpon Springs, Florida Squarest Deal Ever? And it’s Free! The International Lightning Class Boat Grant Program had another amazing year in 2025. We received outstanding applications from young sailors eager to compete in one of the strongest fleets in one design … Read More