growing the sport Archives

Pick up the phone and touch someone

October 6th, 2014

by Glenn McCarthy The internet is easy, too easy, and I’m convinced not too terribly effective for building sailing participation.

October 2nd, 2014

Margaret Bonds Podlich is the president of BoatU.S., the nation’s largest group of boaters, with more than half a million

September 24th, 2014

by Scott Brown When it comes to racing the Nite iceboat, there’s an interesting problem. It’s too comfortable. It could

September 22nd, 2014

The first annual Three Crib Fiasco on Saturday (September 20) launched its concept of ‘cruising around’ Chicago’s lakefront landmarks –

September 22nd, 2014

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Most kids in the USA that have learned to sail, and like it, proceed to compete

September 22nd, 2014

Jody Starck, 2013 U.S. Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year, has deep roots in the Lightning class. To ensure the health

September 22nd, 2014

Dr. Robin Wallace co-started Sail Newport in 1983, a sailing facility in Newport, RI. that enables everyone access to the

September 18th, 2014

by Damian, The Final Beat Sailing clubs and yacht clubs aren’t (or at least, shouldn’t be) about making money. They

September 10th, 2014

by Joe Cooper, WindCheck magazine Just in case this is your first reading of Coop’s Corner, a word of advice:

September 10th, 2014

This comes from the September 10 issue of Scowlines, the newsletter of the Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA): Ever wonder