Nicole Breault Wins Third U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship

Nicole Breault ran the table at the 2018 U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship, hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club, August 24-26. Without a single loss, Breault and her St. Francis Yacht Club crew of Molly Carapiet, Hannah Burroughs and Karen Loutzenheiser successfully defended their 2016 title.

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High Stakes at 2018 U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship in San Francisco

Talented and accomplished sailors, a spectacular picturesque venue, skill development and coaching, networking, music, food and fun – all represent the positive attributes associated with the 2018 U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship, hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco on August 23-26, 2018.

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Moroz Takes Third World Championship Title at Hempel Sailing Worlds in Aarhus

The US Sailing Team has completed racing at the highly anticipated 2018 Hempel Sailing World Championships, which concluded in Denmark’s second largest city on Sunday. The U.S. walked away with three country qualification spots and a much deserved Gold Medal for kiteboarder Daniela Moroz who captured first place honors in the Women’s Formula Kiteboard competition.

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Chubb U.S. Junior Championships: New Titlists Decided for Sears, Bemis, and Smythe

On Friday, over 90 sailors wrapped up a big week on Lake Erie and thanks to the countless volunteers from the North Cape Yacht Club these sailors enjoyed a fun and competitive week on the water with their peers. Friday’s racing produced three new champions at the 2018 Chubb U.S. Junior Sailing Championships, a US Sailing National Championship event.

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Hempel World Championships: Team USA Embraces the Challenge

The 2018 Hempel Sailing World Championships has hit the city of Aarhus with full force. Opening ceremonies took place on August 2 featuring 1,400 sailors, representing 85 nations to the city center with live performances and country presentations.

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US Sailing Team Takes on Olympic Qualifier at World Championships in Aarhus, Denmark

The official start of the 2018 Hempel Sailing World Championships is Thursday, (August 2) in beautiful Aarhus, Denmark. Over the course of 11 days of racing, 10 Olympic classes and kites will coexist on the waters outside of Denmark’s second largest city. The U.S. makes an impressive representation with 62 athletes in total. The US Sailing Team members account for approximately one third of those athletes.

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Hawkins, Yoshiyasu Win Ida Lewis Trophy on Lake Erie

Another great week of junior women’s sailing came to an exciting conclusion Sunday on Lake Erie. It was an especially exceptional weekend for the team of Maddie Hawkins and Yumi Yoshiyasu who claimed the Ida Lewis Trophy at the 2018 U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship, hosted by Mentor Harbor Yachting Club.

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Team USA Continues Strong Showing at Youth Worlds

Carraway climbs ranks of Boys’ Laser Radial Class as US leads four other classes.

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Team USA Commands Four Classes at Youth Worlds

Mix of team veterans and newcomers lead the way.

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Nores, Hermus and Henry and the Cowles Lead Team USA at Youth Worlds

American sailors lead three classes and hold second in a fourth.

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US Youth Team Looking For Medal Haul At Worlds

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (July 15, 2018) – The 14 sailors who comprise the US Sailing Team at the Youth Sailing World Championships begin their quest for gold medals tomorrow. The 48th annual Youth Sailing World Championships is being hosted by the Corpus Christi Yacht Club with racing slated for Corpus Christi Bay. The regatta features…Read More

US Sailing Announces Youth Olympic Games Roster for Buenos Aires 2018

US Sailing has announced roster names and details for the 2018 U.S. Youth Olympic Sailing Team to compete at the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018 on October 6-18, 2018.

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Sailors Race to the Finish at U.S. Youth Championships in Wrightsville Beach

Boat speed mixed with patience and finesse proved to be the key ingredients to victory for this year’s newly crowned and celebrated Youth Champs. The 2018 U.S. Youth Sailing Championships, hosted by the Carolina Yacht Club, came to a conclusion on Wednesday following three days of racing from Wrightsville Beach, N.C.

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US Sailing Announces Carol Ewing to Board of Directors

US Sailing today announced the appointment of Carol Ewing to its Board of Directors, bringing decades of leadership, operational expertise, and deep involvement in the sport of sailing at the highest levels. Ewing, a lifelong sailor and accomplished race official, has been a driving force in regatta management and race administration both nationally and internationally…Read More

US Sailors Shine in Palma with Two Silver Medals and Strong Top-Four Finishes

[caption id="attachment_46955" align="alignleft" width="300"] 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca. March 30th till April 4th 2026.© Sailing Energy / Princesa Sofía Mallorca[/caption] After six days of competition on the Bay of Palma at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía, Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid delivered a standout performance in the 49er class, securing the silver medal. Noah…Read More

Hanson Rescue Medal Awarded to California Yacht Club Mark Set Boat Crew

[caption id="attachment_46911" align="alignleft" width="415"] US Sailing Board Member Marie Rogers presents Drew Baldwin with the Hanson Rescue Medal. Photo Courtesy of California Yacht Club.[/caption] The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee awarded the Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to the crew of a California Yacht Club Mark Set Boat for rescuing a disabled vessel in…Read More

Olympic Classes Season Opener Set for Spain

[caption id="attachment_46883" align="alignleft" width="372"] 53 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by Iberostar. © Sailing Energy / Princesa Sofía Mallorca02 April, 2024[/caption] More than 40 US sailors will take to the water in Palma de Mallorca, including Olympians, time-tested pairings, and some new debuts from US teams and athletes for the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofìa Regatta.   The regatta, which marks the official…Read More

US Sailing Announces 2025 Adaptive Award Recipients

US Sailing presented the organization’s two Adaptive Sailing Awards – the Robie Pierce and the Gay S. Lynn – in a ceremony at the New England Regional Symposium at Bristol Yacht Club. Hudson River Community Sailing was awarded the Robie Pierce for Outstanding Adaptive Programming, while Paul Bollinger of Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating took home…Read More

Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center Presented US Sailing Prosser Award

US Sailing has announced Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center as the winner of the 2025 Captain Joe Prosser Award for Excellence in Sailing Instruction. The award honors programs that demonstrate exceptional leadership, instructional excellence, and a steadfast commitment to advancing the quality and safety of sailing education.  In 2025, Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center made a transformative investment…Read More

US Sailing Announces Inaugural Race for the US Open – Offshore

US Sailing is proud to announce the launch of the US Open - Offshore with a Caribbean to Newport race. The historic first edition will start off St. Barths on May 9, 2026, and finish off Fort Adams in Newport, R.I. Organized by US Sailing, the US Open - Offshore will be a race of…Read More

US Sailing Announces 2025 Coaching Awards Recipients

US Sailing has announced its 2025 Coaching Awards recipients, with a ceremony at the National Coaching Symposium February 17 at the Melges Watersports Center. Recipients were chosen from a pool of nominees submitted by the public. Volunteer Coach of the Year: Giff Constable, American Yacht Club The American Yacht Club Laser Fleet nominated Giff Constable…Read More

An Update from Andrew Clouston on US Sailing’s Regional Symposiums and Expanding Regional Engagement 

 We are pleased to share that the first two newly relaunched US Sailing Regional Symposiums have been successfully completed. The first was held in Hilton Head, in conjunction with the South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association (SAYRA) Annual Meeting, followed by a second gathering in Seattle in partnership with The Sailing Foundation at the Corinthian Yacht…Read More

US Sailing and Goslings Rum Renew Partnership Through 2027  

US Sailing and Goslings Rum have renewed their partnership for 2026 and 2027, reaffirming Goslings as the National Sponsor of US Sailing Adult Championships. As part of the renewed agreement, Goslings will continue as the Official Rum and Ginger Beer of US Sailing, bringing its iconic Dark ‘n Stormy® cocktail to Adult Championship regattas and…Read More