growing the sport Archives

Focusing on Building Participation in 2014

October 9th, 2013

What are the variables for maximizing participation at regattas? While there are several factors that impact interest at all types

October 1st, 2013

By Glenn McCarthy, Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation I have been to tons of sailing meetings. More often than not,

September 30th, 2013

Does your sailing area have an event like this? Chris Museler explains… It was 2006 when Olympic silver Medalist Bob

September 29th, 2013

By John Olson, UCSD Sailing Team Captain While many of the positive consequences from the 34th America’s Cup are going

September 27th, 2013

By Ken Read, North Sails president The 34th America’s Cup is in the books. The drama was unmatched. A worthy

September 23rd, 2013

While youth sailing participation has never been greater in North America, much of that growth is due to youth-centric events.

September 22nd, 2013

The Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (IOR), run by the Storm Trysail Foundation and the Larchmont Yacht Club, continues to grow. Last

September 20th, 2013

If you can start the day without caffeine; if you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains; if you

September 19th, 2013

The John B. and Nelly Llanos Kilroy Foundation has launched a fundraising initiative to support youth sailing schools. The foundation

September 17th, 2013

By Glenn McCarthy, Lake Michigan Sail Racing Federation While some may jump quickly and suggest this article is sexist, it