Great three days at the US Sailing National Coaching Symposium 2026 at the Melges Watersports Center in Merritt Island, Florida. I really enjoyed connecting with fellow coaches and program directors from all over the U.S. and exchanging perspectives on athlete development, coaching culture, and the future of our sport. Beyond the sessions themselves, many of the most valuable moments came from the side conversations and shared experiences within the coaching community. One of

2025 was a defining year for New Wave Sailing, marked by international success, program development, and continued growth both on and off the water. One of the season’s key highlights was coaching the Zurich 29er Team through a demanding international campaign. The program opened with a regatta win at the Swiss Points Regatta on Lake Como, Italy , before moving directly to Carnon, France, for the 29er EuroCup. In Carnon, New Wave Sailing coached seven teams competing in a hi

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The new series “School of Champions” gives a frightening insight into the world of high-performance sports. It tells the story of a year...

Summer and fall update of New Wave Sailing

As we set sail into the future, the team at New Wave Sailing is brimming with enthusiasm and anticipation. We're thrilled about the...