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Goal: Complete the Chicago-Mac Race
44 hours and 26 minutes after the start, the crew of Warrior 53 completed the 111th CYC Race to Mackinac. The Chicago-Mac Race was another great challenge for the nine Warriors racing onboard the Warrior 53. We (Ben and the Warrior Sailing coaches) are so proud of our...

Follow the Action in the 2019 Chicago to Mackinac Race
Join Warrior Sailing alumni Gabe George as OBR aboard Warrior 53 on the water during the 111th Chicago to Mackinac Race. The Chicago Mackinac Race Begins Tomorrow! Beginning at 10:30 am, Gabe George will be reporting live as the crew of Warrior 53 casts off the docks...

What is Warrior Sailing to you?
We asked camp graduates from all levels this question at Charleston Race week. The answers speak for themselves. That's a hard question. "It's mental freedom". "It's given me my life back". "It's time to bond with my brothers and sisters". "It's beauty". Every answer...

Goal: Refresh Warrior 53’s Nonskid
Nonskid is pretty important - it helps keep us on the boat! Warrior 53's nonskid deck was in dire need of refurbishment, so we took advantage of a no-wind day for some boatwork. Boat work is often a slow, dull, tedious process, especially large jobs like painting...

Warrior 53′ has new sails!
Through the generosity of Bainbridge International, Sailmaker Tyler Hadden, and the USMMA Sailing Foundation, Warrior 53' is equipped with a new main, jib, and spinnaker! Building Sails for Warrior 53' Last year the Warrior crew made the most of the sail inventory...

Goal: Singlehanded Dinghy Sailing
Goal: Singlehanded Dinghy Sailing Sailing a Laser or an Opti reinforces the basics, no matter how long you've been on the water. This year we've incorporated morning singlehanded dinghy sessions into our training program. While each Warrior has worked together on a...

Introducing the Warrior Sailing Store
Introducing the Warrior Sailing Store You can now show your support with our official Warrior Sailing hats - the same ones worn by our coaches and participants on and off the water. As we continue to grow and make a positive impact coast-to-coast, we've received more...

Safety at Sea Seminar on the Great Lakes
Goal: Safety at Sea Seminar In order to race in the Chicago to Mackinac, 50% of a boat's crew needs to have completed a US Sailing Safety at Sea Seminar. We took it a step further and trained the whole crew. First off, thank you all for helping us reach our goal of...

We’ve Relaunched our YouTube Channel
Goal: Reach 100 Subscribers We're proud to share our revamped YouTube channel. Help us reach 100 subscribers by following our channel and forwarding to your friends. Why 100? In order for us to create a custom URL on YouTube we must have 100 subscribers. If you follow...

Warrior Sailing’s first Regional Training Camp was a success!
Warrior Sailing Welcomes the Great Lakes Warrior Sailing hosted their first Regional Training Camp in Charlevoix, Michigan June 8th and 9th, officially launching the program's regional sailing season! In 2018, Warrior Sailing initiated a regional effort in the Great...
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