US Sailing Awards Medal to Chicago Sailors for Rescue of Competitor Overboard
[caption id="attachment_43390" align="aligncenter" width="585"] From left: Maggie Shea, USSA Board of Directors Representative and award presenter, Tom Egan, Anya Bogusky, Jeff Goff, Danielle Fruin, Mark Fruin (skipper), Gail Turluck, nominator, LMSRF Secretary, US Sailing Area K Coordinator. Not pictured: John Hooker.[/caption] BRISTOL, RI (November 4, 2024) – The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee awarded the…Read More
Sailing for Beginners: Your Step-by-Step Guide
So, you’ve decided you want to learn how to sail but don’t know where to start? Sailing might seem like a world of unfamiliar terms (like rudder, tiller, mast, boom, smallboat, keelboat to name a few) but it’s simpler than it sounds. Whether you are near the coast, a river, lake or other body of…Read More
Giving Back to the Sport: Ellen Pesch’s Journey as a Certified Race Official
Ellen Pesch is exactly the kind of person you want on the committee boat when you compete. She’s well trained, understands the rules, is thoughtful and fair, has competed as a sailor herself, has earned several certifications, and is driven to continually learn more. Because of you, people like Ellen are able to study with…Read More
Sailing Makes an Impact That Lasts a Lifetime
Sears Cup Champion Edward Bursk Returns to the Trophy at 92 On a crisp autumn day, Edward Bursk, now 92 years old, journeyed to the US Sailing offices in Bristol, RI, to take a photo with the trophy that cemented his name in sailing history—the Sears Cup. Seventy-five years ago, at the age of 17,…Read More
10 Athletes Dive Into 49erFX with Paris Henken for Clinic in Miami
Led by Rio 2016 49erFX Olympian, Paris Henken, the clinic was the second of its kind in 2024 focused on building depth in the American 49erFX class and upskilling newer skiff athletes in a highly technical boat.
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SafeSport Explained
As the winter rolls around, it’s a great time to brush up on your SafeSport training! SafeSport training is a free online course that provides education on: Sexual Misconduct Awareness Emotional and Physical Misconduct Mandatory Reporting (Understanding Your Responsibilities) Following initial Core training, members can take an annual refresher training that will include new topics. …Read More
US Sailing to Roll Out Updated Racing Rules App in December
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US Sailing to Roll Out Updated Racing Rules App in December Print Copies of the 2025-2028 Racing Rules of Sailing Available in January; Dave Perry's Books Available December 1 Bristol, R.I. (October 29, 2024) – As the countdown to the 2025 rules cycle begins, US Sailing is excited to announce…Read More
Nominate Trailblazers in Adaptive Sailing for Top Honors
It’s time to recognize those who have made a lasting impact on adaptive sailing in the United States. Nominations are now open for the Gay S. Lynn Memorial Trophy and the Robie Pierce Award, two of the highest honors in adaptive sailing. These awards celebrate individuals and programs that have shown extraordinary dedication to promoting…Read More