About the Stakeholders Summit
The US Sailing Stakeholders Summit provides opportunities for the leadership of sailing organizations to meet with the leadership of US Sailing to share ideas and perspectives about sailing within specific regions of the United States. We plan to create a roundtable environment between the attendees and the Board of Directors/US Sailing Leadership that fosters an exchange of ideas, brainstorming and ideation for the topics in the agenda. US Sailing will provide the moderator to facilitate discussion and offer a national perspective on some of the issues that face our industry.
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When: November 13, 2025 - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Where: Bristol Yacht Club, Bristol, RI
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Register Here
Agenda
1:00 - 2:00: Welcomes with Introduction
Welcome, opening remarks and introductions followed by a presentation by CEO Charlie Enright and Board President Henry Brauer sharing key updates, outlining current priorities, and highlighting upcoming initiatives.
2:00 - 2:45: "Expanding Access and Impact Through Community Sailing" Q&A with expert panel of leaders in community sailing
Presented by Whitney Kent (US Sailing), Matthew Thompson (US Sailing Community Sailing Committee Chair and Executive Director of Wayzata Sailing, MN), and Stephanie Webb (US Sailing Community Sailing Committee and Founder of Edison Sailing Center, FL).
2:45 – 2.55: Break
2.55 – 3.45: Shape the Community Sailing Committee Focus in 2026
Reflections on the 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work List alongside emerging opportunities for 2026.
3.45 – 4:45: Town Hall with Open Forum and Q&A
An open forum and Q&A session for attendees to raise questions, share feedback, and engage in dialogue with organizational leaders.
4:45 – 5:00: Closing Remarks
5:00 – 6:00: Networking and cocktail hour presented by Sextant Wines
Who should attend?
All leaders are welcome – instructors, program directors, board members, committee members, race managers or individuals from community programs, commercial schools, yacht clubs, high school or college programs, or any other organization, sailing specific or not.
Registration
- There is no fee to attend
- Advance registration required
- Only 100 tickets available
- Register here
Event Questions: Events@ussailing.org, or Lorie Anderson (401) 342-7943