Youth Sailing Archives

Kids need to splash more water

May 22nd, 2023

Originally published in Sailing Magazine, we regularly share this excerpt by Chris Caswell as a reminder for what is important

May 17th, 2023

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I love a good irony. Youth sailing in the USA has done well in

April 16th, 2023

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I was lucky to be a youth sailor when windsurfing was introduced, and after

March 8th, 2023

The organization of youth sailing in the USA, which emphasizes age-based boats and scholastic competition, has provided a pathway to

February 1st, 2023

The 14-foot 29er is a single-trapeze two-person skiff. It likes smaller people, and has become the gateway drug for youth

December 12th, 2022

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News When my kids were old enough for my yacht club’s junior sailing program, I

August 7th, 2022

When all U.S. youth sports sought to increase competition with professional coaches and greater structure, Sailing hopped on the bandwagon.

August 2nd, 2022

Antony Barran reflects on the changes since his youth years in the 1970s and 80s in Marina Del Rey, CA.

July 26th, 2022

While age records are not maintained in sailing, 16-year old Cal Currier believes he’s the youngest person to ever sail

July 21st, 2022

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News All sports learn from each other, which isn’t necessarily a good thing. It was