College Sailing's Chalk Talk Season Finale: May 16, 2013

For the season finale, the Chalk Talk cast is throwing a banquet! It's the Chalk Talk Pre-Nationals Hypothetical All American Awards Banquet, to be precise. We look at the past year of college sailing and start naming names before the big dance begins next week in St. Petersburg, Fla.

US Sailing gave Chalk Talk a wonderful year of support, but they're not done! Starting Monday, check out US Sailing on Facebook and enter the photo caption contest for a Gill Drysuit!

Next week, watch Chris Love Productions' live coverage of Spring Nationals.
- Video highlights: May 23-24
- Live streaming video: May 26-27
- Text/photos throughout all events: May 21-30

Chalk Talk is presented by US Sailing, who reminds you that US Sailing offers a special college membership for a fraction of the cost of a full adult membership. Go to racing.ussailing.org/college for details.

College Sailing's Chalk Talk: May 2, 2013

The team takes a good, hard look at the 2013 ICSA Semifinals in this episode, with a breakdown of the over- and under- performers in Hampton this past weekend. They also look ahead to the final weekend of Conference Championships before Nationals.

Don't forget, the Christopher Williford Regatta is this weekend:
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Chalk Talk is presented by US Sailing, who reminds you that US Sailing offers a special college membership for a fraction of the cost of a full adult membership. Go to racing.ussailing.org/college for details.

College Sailing's Chalk Talk - April 25, 2013

It's Semifinals Week in college sailing! This weekend marks the beginning of the post season as 36 teams are headed to Hampton, Va. to compete for 18 spots at Nationals. In this week's Chalk Talk, we break down the contenders and who to watch for. Chris Love will be streaming live from the regatta with the help of ODU Sports at https://new.livestream.com/collegesailingnationals/2013semis.

US Sailing has some job openings that college sailors might be interested in. Looking for a great summer sailing job? Check out the the West Coast Roadshow Coordinator position.

Chalk Talk is presented by US Sailing, who reminds you that US Sailing offers a special college membership for a fraction of the cost of a full adult membership. Go to racing.ussailing.org/college for details.

Other important links:
Christopher Williford Regatta signup
Harken bag contest
Silly Facebook poll

College Sailing's Chalk Talk: April 18, 2013

This week's episode of Chalk Talk features a look at the new LaserPerformance College 420 prototype at St. Mary's, with insight from head coach Adam Werblow. The hosts also look at all the championship regattas and try to keep track of the constantly shifting entries to the postseason.

Chalk Talk is presented by US Sailing, who reminds you that US Sailing offers a special college membership for a fraction of the cost of a full adult membership. Go to www.racing.ussailing.org/college for details.

Chris Love is broadcasting ICSA Semifinals live! Tune in to new.livestream.com/collegesailingnationals on April 27-28 to catch all the action from Hampton, VA.

This week, Zeke asks the question, who is the best looking college sailing coach? Voice your opinion at Facebook.com/collegesailingchalktalk.

College Sailing's Chalk Talk - April 4, 2013

In our weekend review, we'll look at all the Ludicrous regatta scores, a petting zoo, Zeke avoids getting skunked, a visit from our rankings guru, a whole lot of insight from umpires... and from coaches talking about umpires.

Chalk Talk is made possible by US Sailing and the US Sailing College Membership program. Check it out at http://racing.ussailing.org/college.

Sailing World's Latest College Rankings - April 3, 2013

College Sailing's Chalk Talk - Season 8, Episode 3

Watch the latest edition of College Sailing's Chalk Talk on US Sailing YouTube! This week we'll review the four major intersectional regattas last weekend, interview Yale Head Coach Zack Leonard and take a look at the Sail1Design Team Race Rankings.

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Chalk Talk is presented by US Sailing, who offer college sailors a deeply discounted membership option at http://racing.ussailing.org/college.

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College Sailing: Chalk Talk - Season 8 Episode 1

We kick off our spring season with hosts Jane Macky and Chris Love welcoming Zeke Horowitz to the Chalk Talk anchor desk to talk about Stanford's double team race sweep this past weekend and to answer the question: Who really has the deepest team in college sailing? We also preview the upcoming Trux and St. Mary's Women's regattas.

Join us over the next 10 weeks as we bring you the latest college sailing news and information.

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Chalk Talk Season 7 Episode 10 - Winter Special

Chris and Jane look back on the college sailing offseason, including the highlights from the ICSA Midwinter Meeting as well as the winter and early spring regattas. They ask the sailors to find out more about what's been going on this winter regarding spring preparations and goals.

Check out the Sail1Design Team Race Spring Season Outlook

Latest team race rankings

See all the latest results

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Chalk Talk Episode 6: College Sailing and the Storm

This week we review historic Hurrican Sandy's affect on college sailing, from the way she shaped the three district fall championships (and one women's champs, and one freshman champs), to the damaging winds and floodwaters she dumped on so many college sailing venues up and down the east coast.  Finally, we review the upcoming LaserPerformance/ICSA Singlehanded Nationals and explain why even this Long Beach event is not immune from the effects of The Storm.

Sign up to win some great prizes from US Sailing at http://racing.ussailing.org/College.htm.  In college now?  A College Membership from US Sailing gives you all the same benefits of a full adult membership, except it's good for four years and costs a fraction of the full membership.  What are you waiting for?  http://ussailing.org/college

See all the scores from this weekend at http://scores.collegesailing.org

This week:
US Sailing Giveaway 0:37
Weekend Review 1:28
The Weekend Ahead 5:05
Feature Story: Sandy 9:03

Chalk Talk Season 7 Episode 5: Engineering Wins at Season's End

This week the whole cast is in the same state to talk about the week's events and delve into an unpredicted win this weekend from the MIT Engineers at the Hoyt.  This, plus prizes, rankings, and a look ahead at the post season.

Sign up for our weekly giveaways, brought to you by US Sailing: http://racing.ussailing.org/College.htm

While you're there, look at all the benefits of a college membership to US Sailing.

See the results in full at http://scores.collegesailing.org.

This week:
US Sailing Giveaway 0:24
Weekend Review 1:13
Feature Story 3:09
Rankings 8:21
The Weekend Ahead 11:00
The Season Ahead 13:21

Chalk Talk Season 7 Episode 4: Guatemalan Olympian at Navy

This week, Chris and Jane give away a pair of Hobie Polarized sunglasses and announce next week's contest with prizes from Vineyard Vines, all thanks to US Sailing.  Enter at http://racing.ussailing.org/College.htm and show some love by signing up for a college membership while you're at it!

The hosts also look at a weekend of interconference regattas, highlighted by an incredible performance by this week's guest, Juan Maegli.

See the results in full at http://scores.collegesailing.org.
Join the conversation and make your own prediction at http://facebook.com/collegesailingchalktalk

This week:
Weekend Review 0:51
Feature Story 2:46
US Sailing Weekly Giveaway 7:34
The Weekend Ahead 8:24

Chalk Talk Nationals Edition - Final Episode

A sad farewell to the 2011-2012 College Sailing season as Chris and Jane publish their final episode of Chalk Talk, recapping the ICSA / Gill Coed Dinghy Championships and this year's All Americans and College Sailor of the Year.

From Chris and Jane: thanks for watching all season long and thanks to US Sailing for making this season possible!

Chalk Talk Nationals Edition - Women's Wrapup and Team Racing Preview

Chris and Jane report from the 2012 ICSA Spring Nationals in Austin, TX. In this special presentation of Chalk Talk, the hosts look back at the Sperry Top-Sider / ICSA Women's National Semifinals and Finals regattas and interview this year's Quantum Female Sailor of the Year. They also take a peak ahead to the ICSA / APS Team Race National Championship, which sails Sunday through Tuesday.

College Sailors, you have until June 6 to get in the running for team-wide Sperry Top-Siders! Sign up for a US Sailing College Membership at http://ussailing.org/college and the team with most wins shoes for everyone!

Chalk Talk Nationals Edition - Women's Preview

Chris and Jane look at the Sperry Top-Sider / ICSA Women's Semifinals and Finals taking place May 30-June 2 at Austin Yacht Club in Austin, TX. There are 27 teams total: 18 compete today and tomorrow morning to see who will move on top Finals. The top nine from Semifinals will face the nine teams who won automatic Finals berths this spring at their district qualifiers. Also up for discussion: Quantum Female College Sailor of the Year.

It's not too late to win Sperry Top-Siders for your college team! You have until June 6 to get the most US Sailing College memberships: http://ussailing.org/college

Chalk Talk Episode 9

The regular college sailing season is winding to a close, with the last few districts finalizing their Nationals spots.  This weekend we begin the post season with the ICSA Semifinals in Annapolis.  Chris and Jane give an in-depth look at this regatta and point out the teams to watch this weekend for the 18 spots to ICSA / Gill Dinghy Nationals in June.

College sailors, the team that brings in the most college memberships will be outfitted by our partner Sperry Top-Sider.  Tuffts University currently leads this contest, but there is plenty of time to bring your team into the lead.  Find more info about our special $95 four year College Membership.

Chalk Talk Episode 8

The season is already winding down with the final inter conference last weekend and the last of the Nationals qualifiers this weekend. Find out whose season is ending and whose is just beginning--even if you think you know, we've got a few surprises for you. Plus, the last Sailing World national rankings and the last Better Know A District. Don't be the last to know: watch Chalk Talk right now.

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Chalk Talk Episode 7

This week the team recaps a wild weekend of women's qualifiers. We've got nasty weather, districts snatching Nationals berths, and a handful of stupid-fast sailors who trounced their competition this weekend. With only a month before Nationals, you'll also want to know who's left to qualify and make your predictions for this weekend. All that, plus Better Know A District, College Sailor of the Week and some funky tunes to guide you through it all.

Stop procrastinating! http://ussailing.org/college to sign up for membership now!

Results flash by too fast? See them in detail at http://scores.collegesailing.org

Want to see the latest team race rankings? http://sail1design.com

Chalk Talk Episode 6

Last weekend 30 of the 36 berths were decided for Co-ed Nationals.  See how Chris and Jane's predications matched up with the results.  Stay tuned to see which teams will qualify for Team Race and Women's Nationals.

In this weeks, Better Know NEISA Chris sits down with Tufts coach Ken Legler.

Don't forget to sign up for your US Sailing college membership.  The team that registers the most memberships will be outfitted by Sperry Top-Sider.  BC is currently in the lead, purchase your membership today http://racing.ussailing.org/College.htm.

Chalk Talk - Episode 5

In this week's edition of US Sailing's Chalk Talk, we review the first round of Nationals Qualifiers with great video highlights from Miami. Then, gear up for Coed Championships galore! After this weekend, 30 of the 36 Semifinals berths will be decided. Who is headed to Annapolis this spring? Who will make it to Austin in June? Jane Macky and Chris Love try to guess.

Also this week, Better Know NWICSA and team race rankings from at http://sail1design.com.

Don't forget, the team with the most US Sailing college members wins Sperry Top-Siders for everyone! Visit us at http://ussailing.org/college to sign up.

Chalk Talk Episode 4

Sit back and enjoy this week's episode filled to the brim with regatta highlights from last weekend, Sailing World Rankings, post season prognostications, Better Know A District, and more! Chris Love and Jane Macky bring it all to you with the help of a long list of contributors this week.

Don't forget, the team with the most US Sailing college members wins Sperry Top-Siders for everyone! Visit us at http://ussailing.org/college to sign up.