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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San Francisco Yacht Club Wins the Chubb U.S. Youth Triplehanded Championship

[caption id="attachment_45624" align="alignleft" width="518"] The Chubb U.S. Youth Triplehanded Championship for the Sears Cup award winners. US Sailing / Colin Grey[/caption] August 11, 2025 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — After three days of thrilling, high-intensity racing on the iconic San Francisco city front, the San Francisco Yacht Club claimed victory at the 2025 Chubb U.S. Youth…Read More

A Heartbreaking Loss for the Sailing Community

US Sailing is deeply saddened by the tragic accident that occurred on Monday, July 28 near the Miami Yacht Club, resulting in the loss of two young sailors and injuries to others. We extend our most sincere condolences to the families, friends, and all those impacted by this heartbreaking event. Our thoughts are with the…Read More

Chicago Yacht Club: Where Legacy Meets World Class Competition 

This fall, the heart of the Midwest will once again be home to some of the most competitive sailing in the United States as the Chicago Yacht Club (CYC) embraces the 2025 U.S. Match Racing Championship. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Windy City skyline, this storied venue will host the nation’s premier open match racing event from…Read More

Help Shape the Future of Sailing: Take the Strategic Pulse Survey

US Sailing is building a new four-year strategic plan, and we need your input to help shape the future of our sport. By participating in our strategic pulse survey, you will help us better understand how our individuals engage with sailing, the value of US Sailing membership, and key areas for future focus. Your voice…Read More

2025 LONG BEACH OLYMPIC CLASSES REGATTA WRAPS, A THRILLING CONCLUSION TO A WEEK OF ELITE RACING

[caption id="attachment_45522" align="alignnone" width="1028"] Bronny Daniels / LB OCR[/caption]   Long Beach, CA –  21 July, 2025 – The Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta wrapped up with a full podium and high spirits, marking a thrilling conclusion to a week of elite racing in the iconic waters off Southern California. As part of the Sailing Grand…Read More

Sailors Shine at the U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship

The 2025 U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship for the Leiter Trophy was hosted by Macatawa Bay Yacht Club in Macatawa, MI on July 7-11. This special event featured a 3-day clinic with US Sailing coaches followed by 2 days of racing, giving the 28 young female sailors an exceptional learning experience in the ILCA 4…Read More

US Sailing Renews Longstanding Partnership with Harken & McLube through LA 28

BRISTOL, R.I. (July 14, 2025) – US Sailing, the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing, is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with Harken and McLube, sailing industry leaders synonymous with innovation and performance. The renewed collaboration will continue through 2028 to support the entirety of the Olympic quad, reinforcing a…Read More

Long Beach Welcomes Athletes for the 2025 Olympic Classes Regatta

Long Beach, CA, July 11, 2025 - Over 200 elite athletes from 42 nations have converged on Long Beach to test their skills on the same waters that will host sailing events during the LA2028 Olympic Games as they compete in the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta July 12-20, the fourth stop of the five…Read More

Host Spotlight: U.S. Offshore Championship Returns to Annapolis in 2025

The U.S. Offshore Championship, one of US Sailing’s most historically rich national events, will return to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, from October 3 - 5, 2025. Hosted by Navy Sailing, this prestigious event will be raced in Navy 44s, matched offshore training vessels that spotlight seamanship, strategic decision-making, and team coordination…Read More

Eight Bells: Tom Shadden

Tom Shadden, a long-time US Sailing member, well-known Long Beach yachtsman, and cofounder the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation and the United States Sailing Center in the Long Beach, has died. He was 90. From the Press Telegram: The cause of death was cardiac arrest related to cancer and other complications, said his son, John…Read More