written by Erin Wojdaszka, JSA Communications Manager Save the Sound and JSA of LIS presented a new initiative this summer that incorporated sailing with learning about water and the local environment.  Save the Sound visited various JSA member sailing programs to teach young sailors about the Long Island ... read more »

by Erin Wojdaszka, JSA Communications Manager  The week of July 14, 2024 Larchmont YC held its Junior Race Week that included three days of junior sailors racing Fevas, Club 420s, and ILCAs.  It is true in sailing when they compare having wind to either a feast or famine, meaning you have either nothing ... read more »

A variety of junior sailing programming is available in Western Long Island Sound during late summer and fall 2024. If your organization is offering clinics or training sessions that are open to the public and may be included in this listing of activities, please notify the JSA office by email to ... read more »

The community of sailing is an amazing one. Filled with women and men whose achievements and accomplishments have inspired us, taught us and made our sport better. Mary von Conta was one of those who made sailing better. She passed away on August 7, 2024, at age 90 in Southport, Connecticut. With her ... read more »

written by Erin Wojdaszka, JSA Communications Manager, with on water racing commentary by Morgan Connor and Henry Millette. On July 20 -21, 2024, JSA organized the 81st edition  of the  Malcolm McIntyre Team Race at SUNY Maritime College in Throggs Neck NY.  Approximately 60 + racers arrived around 9:00 ... read more »

The Northport Junior Sailing Program is thriving this year, with a total of 47 enthusiastic young sailors honing their skills on the water. The program, hosted at the Northport Yacht Club, has become a beloved summer tradition, providing a structured and exciting environment for kids to learn and compete in ... read more »

Skippers who think they had top-finish-positions at the designated qualifying regattas for a JSA boat class championship (C420, ILCA, Feva or Opti champs) are reminded to register to be considered for a 2024 Season Series Trophy (the Feva class series trophy is pictured). Registration will assure each ... read more »

written by Erin Wojdaszka Milford Yacht Club held its OptiSail Regatta Area C with Green Fleet on Wednesday, July 24th.  The sailors, coaches, and parents showed up Wednesday morning at 8:00 am to register and check-in.  They began to get their Opti boats on the dock and rigged.  All sailors needed to ... read more »

During 2024, the Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound will celebrate its 100th birthday, and we are inviting you to join in our year-long celebration! In April 1924, representatives from Huguenot, Larchmont, Pequot and Stamford yacht clubs gathered to form the Junior Yacht Racing Association of ... read more »

written by Erin Wojdaszka On July 10th Riverside Yacht Club hosted its first all girl mixed fleet regatta.  The regatta had 100 individually registered competitors and close to 56 boats ranging from Club 420, Feva, ILCA 4 and 6, , and Optimists of all three age groups, plus beginners.  The day ... read more »