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Luke Muller Earns Selection to 2020 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team
On Thursday, June 9, US Sailing announced the conclusion of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Athlete Trials in the Finn class. As a result, the leading U.S. athlete, Luke Muller, has earned selection to the 2020 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team and is nominated to Team USA. Muller earned selection thanks to his performances at the 2019 Finn World Championship and 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami, where he placed 17th and 3rd, respectively.
U.S. Olympic Trials Conclude for Finns and Continue with 2021 Worlds for Women’s 470
On Thursday, July 9, US Sailing’s Olympic Sailing Committee voted that participation at the 2020 Finn and 470 World Championships is not in the best interest of U.S. athletes. Upon review of current State Department and Travel Advisories and at the recommendation of US Sailing’s Selection Committee, the OSC determined that these regattas will not be used as the third 2020 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team selection event for the Women’s 470 or Finn classes.
Debora Abrams-Wright is Leading Comrades-in-Arms and More
As the Chairman of the US Sailing Diversity and Inclusion Committee and as a recent addition to the Board of Directors at Hudson River Community Sailing (HRCS), Sergeant Debora Abrams-Wright has come a long way in a relatively short time.
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Today 4pm on the portal 👉 Gary Jobson sits down with Annie Haeger in our Yachtswoman of the Year Series. bit.ly/2xC8Xup
🇺🇸⛵Haeger was named the 2015 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year in recognition of her impressive list of top results in 470 Class competition throughout 2015. Prior to finishing 7th at the Rio 2016 Games, Haeger and crew Briana Provancha made their mark on the international stage by winning gold at the Olympic Test Event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They won the event in a highly competitive fleet featuring the gold and silver medal-winning boats from the London 2012 Games. Gary Jobson catches up with Annie to learn more about how she engages in the sport of sailing today and how she reflects on her sailing career. ILYA-Inland Lake Yachting Association Lake Beulah Yacht Club
😂Let's see what hidden talent you've got! We're hosting a Virtual Junior Olympic Festival and the hidden talent is just 1️⃣ of 4️⃣ challenges you can take part in! Register today (it's FREE for US Sailing members - not a member? join or renew and get a festival t-shirt!) All the details - here: bit.ly/3gHgvwK
Listen to what our US Sailing Team Coach and Performance Manager, Sally Barkow, has to share with WISP Sports.
Sally Barkow's Olympic Mission - WiSP Sports | conversations from the world of women's sports
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Sally Barkow has returned to her roots in Olympic Sailing to coach the US Team at a challenging time in Olympic sport, which she is relishing The Sailing Show is a co-production of The Magenta Project & WiSP Sports and hosted by Abby Ehler Sponsor: Hyland’s Homeopathic Earache Drops Podcast length...LIVE at 5pm est today! 💦Cold water is a common problem for boaters, but many boaters don't understand all the risks. Hypothermia is a well-known issue, but lesser known problems such as cold shock and cold incapacitation can create life threatening hazards for boaters who fall overboard or otherwise enter the water. The presentation will discuss risk factors and prevention techniques for each of these problems. Learn from experts Robin Pope and Rich Jepsen on this critical safety topic. bit.ly/2xC8Xup Storm Trysail Club @paddlesport
Robin Pope, Ph.D., PA-C, FAWM - Chair of the American Canoe Association's Board of Directors
Rich Jepsen - Vice President of US Sailing, Former Member of the National Boating Safety Advisory Council to the U.S. Coast Guard
❗New video release on Youth Racing Central. Head over and sign in to watch Rules with Dave Perry and learn about Rule 32.2 Shortening the Course. Become the expert! bit.ly/38UPp2v
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📺 Gary is LIVE with Annie NOW. Head over to The Starboard Portal to catch the show! https://bit.ly/2RWnZlH
👉Today 4pm est on the portal - Gary Jobson sits down and catches up with Annie Haeger in our Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year Series. Join us! https://bit.ly/2RWnZlH
Today at 5pm est 💦 Cold water is a common problem for boaters, but many boaters don't understand all the risks. The presentation will discuss risk factors and prevention techniques for each of these problems. https://bit.ly/2RWnZlH
5pm est - LIVE NOW! https://bit.ly/2RWnZlH
😂Let's see what hidden talent you've got! We're hosting a Virtual Junior Olympic Festival and the hidden talent is just 1️⃣ of 4️⃣ challenges you can take part in! Register today (it's FREE for US Sailing members!) All the details - here: https://bit.ly/3gHgvwK
Listen to what our @USSailingTeam Coach and Performance Manager, Sally Barkow, has to share with @WiSPsports !
Let's hear it for our Coach & Performance Manager, Sally Barkow! Click to hear about her experience on and off the water as a coach, Olympic athlete, two-time Women's World Matchacing World Champion, and two-time Volvo Ocean Race sailor! 👇 https://www.wispsports.com/the-sailing-show/s5e5/sally-barkow-olympic-mission?fbclid=IwAR1bcqCETBBSd1sPRDfbjwg66gQI0n5b5GKaPpw0uTSVONCQZlyP8XQK8MA
❗New video release on Youth Racing Central. Head over and sign in to watch Rules with Dave Perry and learn about Rule 32.2 Shortening the Course. Become the expert! https://bit.ly/38UPp2v
💥You could design the next @USSailingTeam t-shirt! The t-shirt challenge is one of four Virtual Junior Olympic Festvial challenges we've created. Head over to find out how you can participate now! https://bit.ly/2ZYRYfY
We've got your fix if you're missing out on the Junior Olympic Festivals this year - we've gone virtual! Take part in one of four virtual challenges. Register today and show us what you've got - it's free to all members! https://bit.ly/2ZYRYfY
It's #FitnessFriday 💪 Get ready for your next session of sailing while recovering from your most recent! Recovery is a key part of a training plan and will directly impact your ability to perform each day. https://bit.ly/2xizbBO Watch now or anytime!
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