David Dellenbaugh

3 weeks ago | windcheckmagazine.com | Buttons Padin |Chris Szepessy |Tom Darling |David Dellenbaugh

By Buttons PadinThis year’s Platinum Anniversary edition of Larchmont Yacht Club’s venerable Edlu Race, held Saturday, May 10, was a quick one. A predominantly northerly breeze let the fleet of fifty-one boats sail largely rhumbline courses to and from the single turning mark off Long Island’s Eaton’s Neck, 16 miles to the east. As they say, it was a “sporty” start to the race with winds in the high teens. Many boats started with reefed mainsails and small headsails.

3 weeks ago | windcheckmagazine.com | David Dellenbaugh |Chris Szepessy |Vincent Pica |Joe Cooper

When your position in the race suddenly takes a nose dive, it’s time to re-focus your gameplan. Don’t discard your well-planned strategy, but consider making a few adjustments. Take a deep breath. Before you follow a knee-jerk reaction (which seldom works), pause for a moment and assess your situation. Think about questions like:• Is it early or late in the series? • Do you already have a throwout? • How good is your boatspeed? • How confident are you in your pre-start strategic plan?

4 weeks ago | windcheckmagazine.com | Chris Szepessy |David Dellenbaugh |Vincent Pica |Benjamin Cesare

Zim Sailing has announced that production of the ISCA® (International Sunfish Class Association™) sailboat is underway in Bristol, RI. Extensive testing both on and off the water is complete, and the first boats will be delivered to customers and dealers nationwide in the coming weeks. Interested sailors are encouraged to request a quote and place a deposit now to get on the water this summer.

1 month ago | windcheckmagazine.com | Chris Szepessy |David Dellenbaugh |John K. Fulweiler |Benjamin Cesare

By Aurora “Rory” Meunier MottPhotos by the author and Erica LushWho knew that a meeting over coffee would lead to a plane ticket to France? At the end of December 2024, I was invited to a breakfast meet and greet with my friend Ellie Menezes (with whom I’ve been sailing for about five years), Joe Cooper (my Prout Sailing coach) and shorthanded offshore racer Erica Lush. I’d heard of Erica and wanted to know a bit more about what she does as a sailor.

2 months ago | windcheckmagazine.com | Chris Szepessy |Barby MacGowan |Joe Cooper |David Dellenbaugh

IYRS School of Technology & Trades in Newport, RI is proud to announce the establishment of the Glo Tech Scholarship Fund, created in February 2025 in honor of Gloria Aurora Borrego, a pioneering leader in marine systems. This scholarship, made possible by the generosity of her family and friends, will support female graduates of IYRS and industry professionals seeking career advancement in the marine trades and advanced manufacturing technology sectors.