The Inshore Committee serves the interests of one-design class racing and small boat sailors. Its main purpose is to assist in building strong small boat sailing and one-design class racing programs.

The Inshore Committee

• examines the trends and needs of one-design and small boat sailors

• develops policies, recommendations, and programs to strengthen
  small boat participation

• interfaces with all US SAILING committees which relate to 
  one-design and small boat sailing

• works with the Olympic Sailing Committee to promote long-term 
  development of class racers for Olympic teams

• assists OSC in selecting US teams to Pan Am Games

• administers all non-Olympic, small boat Sailor's Grants

Membership of the Inshore Committee
A broad cross-section of opinion is encouraged on this committee and meetings are open.

Inshore Committee membership includes representatives of:

• One-Design Class Council

• Multihull Council

• Council of Sailing Associations

• Olympic Sailing Committee

• United States Windsurfing Association

• Training Committee

• Sailors With Special Needs

• Inter-Collegiate Yacht Racing Association

• Inter-Scholastic Sailing Association

• Team Racing, Womenıs, Youth and Championships Committees

• At-large members representing sailors throughout the country

The Chairman of Inshore is on the US SAILING Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.

The Inshore Director, a member of US SAILING's professional staff, provides support services to the Inshore Committee, the Councils, committees with a small boat focus, one-design classes and small boat sailors. The Inshore Director is a resource for information on all one-design issues.