Zaleski and Weaver Win U.S. Singlehanded Championships in Tahoe

Following four days of exciting racing in the sparkling waters of Lake Tahoe, Marek Zaleski became the 2017 U.S. Singlehanded Men’s Champion and Hanne Weaver became the 2017 U.S. Singlehanded Women’s Champion on Sunday.

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US Sailing Mourns Tragic Loss of Young Sailor

All of us at US Sailing – our staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers - are deeply saddened to learn that a young sailing student tragically died as a result of a powerboat accident on Long Island Sound on Tuesday, July 18. This is a time for grieving and our deepest condolences go out to…Read More

2017 US Sailing Reach Grantees

Pleasant Bay Community Boating Pleasant Bay Community Boating’s (PBCB) mission is to make boating, marine education, and environmental stewardship affordable and accessible to all. They are dedicated to serving all members of the community including those with physical, developmental and cognitive disabilities, as well as under-served families and at-risk youth. PBCB offers youth and adult sailing,…Read More

Local Duo Captures U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship in Annapolis

Tuesday’s exciting final set of races on Chesapeake Bay put the finishing touches on a fun and eventful 2017 U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship, hosted by Annapolis Yacht Club.

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2017 U.S. Singlehanded Championships to be Contested on Lake Tahoe at Laser Nationals

      LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (July 18, 2017) - A strong fleet comprised of experienced and proven singlehanded sailors and an influx of new talented young men and women will be the focus at this week’s 2017 U.S. Singlehanded Sailing Championships, held in conjunction with the Laser Class U.S. National Championships and hosted by…Read More

2017 U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship Comes to Chesapeake Bay

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (July 14, 2017) – Thirty-five talented young teams from around the country will be in sailing hot spot, Annapolis, Maryland this week for the 2017 U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship. Hosted by the Annapolis Yacht Club, this US Sailing National Championship will feature two days of clinics, instructed by a collection of top…Read More

Comprehensive “How-to” Guide Available for Recreational Sailboat Instruction

  WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 12, 2017) - The U.S. Coast Guard’s National On-Water Standards (NOWS) Program grant management team and the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) are pleased to announce the release of a new comprehensive “How-to…” guide for providing On-Water instruction in sailing. The SAIL Standard Technical Support Document (SAIL TSD) was developed…Read More

2017 U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship Comes Down to Final Race

The 2017 U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship finished as one of most closely contested US Sailing National Championships in recent history on Tuesday. In the end, it was Abbie Carlson (Bellevue, Wash.) who earned first place honors and the Nancy Leiter Clagett Memorial Trophy following a strong showing over three days on Galveston Bay in the Laser Radial.

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U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship – 2017 Preview

SHOREACRES, Texas (July 9, 2017) – The U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship for the Nancy Leiter Clagett Memorial Trophy will be decided on the waters of Galveston Bay this week. Houston Yacht Club will host this US Sailing National Championship that features three days of racing for 30 sailors in the Laser Radial, beginning this…Read More

Eileen Edmonds: US Sailing’s Keelboat Instructor of the Month

As a US Sailing Basic Keelboat Instructor, Eileen Edmonds, who instructs for Premier Sailing School in Irvington, Virginia, never approaches two courses, or two sets of students, the same way. She has a fresh original approach for each student, starting always with their dreams and desires as they set out on their learning adventure. She…Read More