Every savvy sailor knows to check the wind, current, tide, and the radar before they head out on to the water. When you come to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, where one of our Mid-Atlantic Siebel programs runs at The Downtown Sailing Center, the savvy sailor adds one more forecast to the list: the water quality.
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US Sailing’s 2020 Championship of Champions came to a close on Sunday following three days of challenging and exciting racing on Newport Harbor. Local sailors Jake La Dow (Huntington Beach, California) and Alex Curtiss (Newport Beach, California) took first place honors against a talented and accomplished fleet of class champions. La Dow and Curtiss won by a 44-point margin. They won six races and placed in the top four in 17 of the 21 races.
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This month we are going to learn about current on the racecourse. To understand current on the racecourse, you need to understand the difference between CURRENT and TIDE!
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US Sailing Team Athlete Charlie Buckingham (Newport Beach, Calif.) will close out his three-month stint in Europe on a high note, thanks to a sixth-place finish at the 2020 Laser Senior European Championships.
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The next topic in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Series focuses on Women in Sailing. The Starboard Portal panelists will share their personal and professional perspectives on the barriers women face, the opportunities to support growth, and practical recommendations for sailing organizations looking to expand their programming.
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How is it that the Shields Class can be so optimistic given recent setbacks and amidst the current global uncertainty? A short list of reasons can be summarized: Passion, Organizational Strength, Strong Communication, and holding steadfast to the Shield’s rigid one design class rules.
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US Sailing connected with Peter Nelson, Founder of Multihull Youth SAIL Foundation (My SAIL), to learn more about the genesis of this foundation to support youth sailors who are interested in and passionate about multihull sailing.
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The American Model Yachting Association was founded 50 years ago as an informal organization. Currently, membership stands at approximately 2,250 members and they sanction about 30 classes of radio controlled boats. Learn more about this fun, growing area of sport.
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Professional sailing coach, Nic Baird, discusses the decision-making aspects of sailing and how confidence and uncertainties can impact your tactical decisions on the racecourse.
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The San Francisco Bay Area is an incredible place to sail simply because of the variety of conditions to sail in. Plus, the number of yacht clubs and community sailing programs makes it one of the most accessible places to sail in the county. Many folks spend years in one corner of the Bay or another and “specialize” in the local conditions. But for some, getting a completely different experience for the cost of a slightly longer drive is worth it. Read the full story by Siebel Coach, Chris Childers.
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