US Sailing Announces 66 Athletes as the First Ever US Sailing Youth National Team
The Youth Team concept was announced in December 2024 as part of the larger pathway that bridges Youth to Olympic Development and onto the US Sailing Team and is comprised of athletes age 19 and under that qualified in the 29er, i420, Nacra 15, ILCA 6, iQFOiL, and Formula Kite.
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Nantucket Community Sailing Center Opens Doors to Youth, Inclusive Programs
Tucked away on the island of Nantucket, south of Cape Cod, lies Nantucket Community Sailing. Started in 1994, the NCS’s goal is to increase water and sailing access for local residents. With their fleet of Prams, Optis, RS Quests, 420s, Rhodes 19s, and Marshall Cat 15s, they offer seasonal programming to islanders and vacationers alike.…Read More
How the North Haven Dinghy Foundation is Bringing Back an Iconic Boat
The Oldest Continually Raced One-Design Sailboat in America Gets a Second Chance US Sailing recently sat down with Will Holmgren, President of the North Haven Dinghy Foundation, to get the scoop on one of America's most enduring sailboats. The North Haven Dinghy, with its distinct wineglass stern and rich history, has long been a symbol…Read More
US Sailing Announces 2025 David Storrs Recipients
After much consideration, US Sailing and the Match Racing Committee are excited to announce the recipients for the 2025 David Storrs Grant program. This year’s grants were given to three skippers, one female and two male: Lindsey Baab, Will Donovan, and George Higham. The David Storrs Grant, named after USMRC winner and great supporter…Read More
South Shore Yacht Club Junior Program Builds Community and Sailing Skills
The South Shore Yacht Club Junior Program has been an integral part of Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s sailing community since 1935, when Past Commodore William "Bill" J. Lawrie and Albert Nickel founded it to foster youth sailing. From humble beginnings in Lawrie's basement, the program has grown tremendously through the dedication of countless volunteers and leaders. For…Read More
Charlie Enright Appointed as CEO of US Sailing
[caption id="attachment_44892" align="alignleft" width="388"] The Ocean Race 2022-23 - 30 June 2023. IMOCA Skippers Press Conference at the Ocean Live Park in Genova. Charlie Enright, skipper 11th Hour Racing Team.[/caption] Charlie Enright Appointed as CEO of US Sailing BRISTOL, R.I. (April 14, 2025) – US Sailing today announced Charlie Enright, an accomplished leader in the…Read More
Registration Opens for 2025 US Wingfoil Championship & F4 Foils Summer Wingding
St. Francis Yacht Club and US Sailing have opened registration for the second annual US Wingfoil Championship, to be held in San Francisco, California, June 20-22, 2025. St. Francis Yacht Club has been at the forefront of the sport’s development, with a growing number of members and locals participating in wingfoil events and competing in…Read More
Seven “Rules of the Road” to Know When You’re On the Water
The Navigation Rules, or “Rules of the Road,” are the traffic laws on the water, and all boaters are required to follow them. Their purpose is to prevent collisions or dangerous close-quarters situations between vessels. They are different from The Racing Rules of Sailing, which apply only between sailboats that are racing.
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