John Rousmaniere 1944-2026 By R. Steven Tsuchiya and Sheila McCurdy John Pierce Rousmaniere, sailor, historian, advocate for safety at sea, and 2020 National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee, whose books became essential reading for generations of sailors, died on August 8, 2026. He was 82. The author or editor of nearly forty books on sailing,…Read More
Top youth sailors from across the country converged on Noroton Yacht Club in Darien, CT on August 7-10th for the 2026 Chubb U.S. Youth Triplehanded Championship for the Sears Cup. The regatta marked the 105th Anniversary of the Sears Cup, US Sailing’s oldest Championship. “This was a once in a generation opportunity for our club" says Noroton’s Commodore Scott Harrison. “It was great…Read More
The second half of the San Pedro Olympic Class Regatta got underway August 3 as some of the world's fastest Olympic sailing classes launch from the beach at the future home of the LA 2028 Olympics. In this second week of racing, another 140 competitors from 20 countries will compete, including 27 Olympians. Among them…Read More
The 2026 U.S. Wingfoil Championships concluded on Sunday after three days of world-class racing on San Francisco Bay, with competitors treated to another spectacular day of sunshine and steady 15–20 knot winds - ideal conditions for a thrilling championship finale. Despite forecasts calling for lighter breeze, San Francisco once again delivered, providing championship-caliber conditions for…Read More
The 2026 US Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship for the Leiter Trophy, hosted by Corpus Christi Yacht Club in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 27-30 featured the strong winds and choppy water that Corpus Christi is known for. This special event featured a 2-day clinic with US Sailing coaches followed by 2 days of racing, giving the 16 young female sailors an exceptional learning experience in…Read More
More than 400 sailing leaders, coaches, instructors, race officials, volunteers, and program administrators came together this year as part of the 2026 US Sailing Regional Symposium series, demonstrating the power of regional collaboration and a shared commitment to strengthening sailing throughout the United States. Held in partnership with outstanding regional organizations and host clubs, the…Read More
US Sailing members and friends are invited to apply to serve as Games-time volunteers for the LA28 Olympic Games. What you need to know: Most volunteer roles will be based at venues in the Los Angeles area and will not be on the water. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old at the time…Read More
Today, Pacific Life and US Sailing announced a landmark partnership with Pacific Life being named the Presenting Partner of the US Sailing Team through 2028. The partnership marks one of the most significant sponsorship positions in the future of American sailing and will provide vital support for US Sailing Team athletes as they compete on…Read More
The sailing community honors the life of John Ruf, a determined competitor, Paralympic medalist, World Champion, and lifelong advocate for the sport whose resilience inspired sailors around the world. John’s sailing journey began as a child, learning to sail X-boats alongside his grandfather and mother before progressing to M-16 Scows and E-Scows. Throughout his youth,…Read More
The road to Los Angeles 2028 continues this week as the world's best kiteboarders and windsurfers descend on Long Beach, California for the 2026 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta (OCR), with 15 US athletes taking to the waters off Belmont Shore for racing July 13-16. The Long Beach OCR marks a critical opportunity for…Read More
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