Mason Sailing

06/29/2013

We are currently looking for student leaders who would like to help reorganize Mason Sailing. Please let us know if you are a GMU student and would be interested in becoming a club officer.

09/13/2012

Welcome to the United States Sailboat Show! | United States Yacht Shows

The US Sailboat Show will be in Annapolis in just a few weeks!

Now in its 43nd year, the United States Sailboat Show, October 4 - 8, 2012, attracts more than 50,000 boating enthusiasts from around the world to the waterfront of historic Annapolis, Maryland. The Chesapeake Bay town is also home of U.S. Naval Academy. Recognized worldwide as the premier sailing s...

07/05/2012

Measuring Sea Surface Temperature Can Help Sailors Safely and Swiftly Cross the Gulf Stream, Scienti

Our faculty advisor, Professor Guido Cervone, was featured this week by the George Mason University News Desk for his research in using sea surface temperature measurements to determine the safest and fastest routes for sailing across the Gulf Stream!

A sailing hobbyist and occasional racer, Guido Cervone wanted a better way to pinpoint the exact location and extent of the Gulf Stream when crossing it in a small boat.

06/16/2012

Timeline Photos

06/16/2012

Timeline Photos

06/16/2012

Timeline Photos

06/16/2012

Timeline Photos

06/13/2012

Star-Spangled Sailabration - June 13-19 - Baltimore, Maryland

This weekend is the start of the bicentennial celebration of the War of 1812! This is a free event in Baltimore, hopefully everyone will be able to make it to this exciting event.

For the first time ever, Baltimore will host an Air Show. A handful of military units will perform flight routines over the Middle Branch River, just south of Fort McHenry, culminating with a forty-five minute performance by the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels. This is a free event. Click here for more deta...

04/27/2012

Don't forget: we are renting boats tomorrow at the washington sailing marina! RSVP if you can make it, and be sure to bring a jacket!

04/24/2012

We have decided on these two t-shirt designs! A grey cotton shirt for $15 and a green and white performance shirt for $25. You can meet John Long at any of the upcoming events until May 6 to place your order!

04/23/2012

check out these amazing pictures of the Cherry Blossom Regatta, taken by Shay Seaborne. You can see all of the photos at https://picasaweb.google.com/107689252786124088489/CherryBlossomRegatta?authuser=0&feat=directlink

check out these amazing pictures of the Cherry Blossom Regatta, taken by Shay Seaborne. You can see all of the photos at https://picasaweb.google.com/107689252786124088489/CherryBlossomRegatta?authuser=0&feat=directlink

04/12/2012

Vinnie Jones' hard and fast Hands-only CPR (funny short film) (full-length version)

We should all take the extra time to hone our first aid and CPR skills. Even if your name is Vinnie Jones!

Find out more at: http://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-health/life-saving-skills/hands-only-cpr.aspx Vinnie Jones shows how hard and fast Hands-only CPR to Stayin' Al...

04/10/2012

Don't forget to come to our meeting tonight! Check out our upcoming events for details!

03/31/2012

Guido has one empty seat on his boat tomorrow. Is there anyone who would be interested in sailing from 10-5 on the bay?

03/30/2012

Mason Sailing's cover photo

03/30/2012

Check out all of our new events, and RSVP to them!

That's right, free up your schedules and get ready to start sailing!

03/23/2012

Mason Sailing

Check out our new website and let us know if you have any suggestions. Jesse did a great job putting it together for us!

Mason Sailing is a student organization for all GMU students, faculty and alumni who simply want to get on the water and enjoy the fun and adventure of sailing!

03/21/2012

George Mason Recreation Battleship

You mean that we're supposed to sink the boat? AWESOME!

George Mason University's Intramural Battleship Competition

03/14/2012

Virginia Boating - BoatUS Foundation

As a reminder to everyone, BoatUS has a great online safety course that is a great way to familiarize (or refresh) yourself with lots of important information about being safe on the water. And its FREE!

The BoatUS Foundation's Online Course is the only free Online Boating Safety Course approved by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.

03/14/2012

Mason Sailing's cover photo

10/17/2011

GMU students Matt Miller, Shashi Karanam and John Long helping crew Dr. Ray Williams' boat Te-Keel-La in the Frostbite Regatta.

GMU students Matt Miller, Shashi Karanam and John Long helping crew Dr. Ray Williams' boat Te-Keel-La in the Frostbite Regatta.

09/26/2011

There wasn't much wind today!

09/24/2011

This weekend's weather isn't looking too good. We were hoping that it would clear up by now, but thunderstorms are still being forecasted for both Saturday and Sunday. So unfortunately, sailing could prove to be a bit on the dangerous side.

09/22/2011

RACING BASICS - Beginner's Racing Manual

Lots of good information here. Written for racers, much of this applies to everyone.

This guide is a detailed introduction to the sport of sailboat racing. It focuses particularly on intercollegiate racing in dinghies, such as the FJ and the Laser. However, the ideas can be applied to other boats, including keelboats, windsurfers, and iceboats.

09/21/2011

www.sailingusa.info

Following up on safety and rules of the road, here is some great information from US Sailing in a clear and concise format. Get familiar with it, because hands-on training is coming very soon!

09/16/2011

So.. are we meeting next Tuesday evening? I reserved the big room for us. Maybe we can show the videos? Watch a sailing movie or something else sailing related?

09/15/2011

http://www.boatus.org/onlinecourse/default.asp

Safety on the water is extremely important! We would like for everyone to complete a boater's safety course, which is offered online for FREE! This is an excellent way for you to begin preparing to get out on the water.

09/15/2011

How do you feel about calling a meeting for sometimes next week? I can bring my 420 on campus and rig it. It is an opportunity to familiarize with a boat, learn the terminology, and better prepare for the first day on the water.

I also have a video from US sailing talking about boat handling and the 'rules of the road', primarily from a racing point of view. I can reserve the GMU cinema or one of the other big auditorium classrooms to show the video if many people want to come.

09/14/2011

Does anyone have any thoughts on how we can improve our meetings in the future?

09/13/2011

BOATLIFT, An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience

BOATLIFT, An Untold Tale of 9/11 Resilience

While the towers burned and collapsed on 9/11, a half million people were evacuated from Lower Manhattan by a civilian flotilla of ferries, tug boats and oth...

08/28/2011

Everything looks pretty good at Washington Sailing Marina! Hopefully no one else has any damage to report.

08/27/2011

Kevin Franklin has started working on designs for a club burgee. Let us know what you think, and tell us your ideas!

07/11/2011

Timeline Photos

07/11/2011

Timeline Photos

07/11/2011

Timeline Photos

07/11/2011

Timeline Photos

07/11/2011

Timeline Photos

07/11/2011

Timeline Photos

07/05/2011

Many sailboats watching the Fourth of July from the Washington Channel!

06/29/2011

Free BoatUS Foundation Online Boating Safety Course

BoatUS offers boating safety courses online for FREE!!! Everyone who goes boating should have one, so take the time to get yours today!

Welcome to the new BoatUS Foundation Online Learning Center. Our free, interactive, non-proctored course and exam has been approved by the National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA).

05/15/2011

Mason Sailing will be scheduling its first meeting soon! Let us know if you are a student at GMU who would be interested in attending.

05/13/2011

Mason Sailing needs your support in becoming an official GMU student organization. Help us by simply showing interest. Like our page and tell us your comments!

05/12/2011

Mason Sailing is a prospective student organization that is currently seeking interest among students, faculty, and alumni. Anyone who has an interest in sailing, boating, and water sports should e-mail for more information. This is an excellent opportunity to get outside and enjoy the fun and adventure of sailing! No experience necessary, let us know if you are interested!