Ken Legler, just retired from a multi-decade run as a successful championship college sailing coach, most notably at Tufts University, shares his notebook with Sail1Design in this Team Racing how-to series> Enjoy. Winter Teammate Meetings, By Ken Legler “Telling ‘em ain’t learning ‘em,” was the sage advice of Gary Bodie’s (famous sailing coach) grandfather. Before … Read More
Winter Teammate Meetings: Ken Legler’s Team Race Coach Notes #1
Ken Legler, just retired from a multi-decade run as a successful championship college sailing coach, most notably at Tufts University, shares his notebook with Sail1Design in this Team Racing how-to series> Enjoy. Winter Teammate Meetings, By Ken Legler “Telling ‘em ain’t learning ‘em,” was the sage advice of Gary Bodie’s (famous sailing coach) grandfather. Before … Read More
2024 ICSA Team Race Spring Preview and Season Kick-off Rankings!!!
Sail1Design is elated to bring you our coach panel’s ICSA Team Race Rankings again. Remember to click on the team’s ranking link to read Coach Panel Comments! For Open Rankings #1, CLICK HERE For Women’s Rankings #1, CLICK HERE Spring 2024 ICSA Team Racing Preview by Ken Legler Brought to you by Dynamic Dollies Team … Read More
ICSA Women’s ACC Final Results & Report: Stanford Wins
Courtesy of the ICSA BRANFORD, CT (Oct. 16, 2023) – Stanford University took the win at the 2023 Women’s Atlantic Coast Championship Finals out of the Yale Corinthian Yacht Club after two days of racing on the Eastern Long Island Sound. The Atlantic Coast Championship was the second event of a two stage series which began … Read More
Brendan Feeney Named Head Coach at Kings Point
Brendan Feeney will be taking over the head coaching duties at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, as announced by director of operations Richard Cain. “Kings Point Waterfront has been waiting 25 years for an individual like Brendan. Since joining Kings Point in the fall of 2020, Brendan has been a driving force … Read More
Ward Cromwell Named Head Sailing Coach at Eckerd College
By Tom Zucco | Office of Marketing and Communication at Eckerd College ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – He was responsible for steering the College of Charleston’s sailing teams into the same elite waters with powerhouse programs from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Dartmouth. Before he stepped down as head coach two months ago, the Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association, the … Read More
Conner Blouin Elevated to College of Charleston Sailing Head Coach
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Conner Blouin has been elevated to College of Charleston sailing head coach, as announced Wednesday morning by director of athletics Matt Roberts. “We are thrilled to elevate Conner as the Head Coach of College of Charleston Sailing. His expertise on the water as a coach and a decorated international sailor himself, has … Read More
St. Mary’s College (MD) Names New Ass’t Varsity Sailing Coach
ST MARY’s CITY, MD — St. Mary’s College of Maryland Director of Sailing Bill Ward announced on July 27th the addition of Bradley Adam to the St. Mary’s College of Maryland sailing team staff as the Assistant Varsity Sailing Coach. Coach Adam will begin his duties on August 15. “Bradley’s expertise will be a tremendous … Read More
USODA Announces Partnership with US Performance Academy
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 & US Performance Academy Join Forces
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
2022-2023 High School Sailing Team of the Year
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
Stanford Wins ICSA Open National Championship!
NEWS FLASH: Stanford WINS COED National Championship!! From ICSA: KINGS POINT, NY (2 June 2023) – Stanford University took a historic win at the 2023 Open National Championship out of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy after four days of racing on the Long Island Sound. The Open National Championship was the last of three high-caliber … Read More
Harvard Wins 2023 ICSA Team Race National Championship
For final Tech Score results see below or go here Saturday, May 27: Day one of the Open Team Race National Championship started with north winds from 4 to 6 knots. After logging about eighteen races, the wind shut down and sent all teams in for a long wind delay. Schools joined in for other … Read More