US Sailing’s Safety Resources
Keep your program safe with this list of safety resources from US Sailing! Emergency Action Plan Template from The Burgee Program: https://www.risk-strategies.com/hubfs/Gowrie/Emergency%20Response%20Plan%20-%20Card%20Template%20-%20Burgee%20Program.pdf?hsLang=en Junior Sailing Safety Manual: https://www.risk-strategies.com/hubfs/Gowrie/JR%20Sailing%20Safety%20Manual%20-%20Burgee%20Program%20-%20Gowrie%20-%20RISK.pdf?hsLang=en Facility Safety Checklist from the Burgee Program: https://us.bbrown.com/hubfs/Gowrie/SafetyCheckList-OSHADetails-BurgeeProgram-Gowrie-Risk.pdf?hsLang=en Disaster Response Plan Template: https://www.ussailing.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/USS-Resource-Disaster-Response-Plan-Elements-Protocol-5.pdf US Sailing Printable Safety Info Card: https://www.ussailing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Safety-Briefing-Card-US-Sailing.pdf Safety at Sea Resources: https://www.ussailing.org/education/adult/safety-at-sea-resources/Read More
360 Coverage Pros Mariner Liability Insurance Program for US Sailing Members with USCG Licenses
US Sailing is pleased to provide access to comprehensive Marine License & Professional Liability Insurance for current members who hold a valid U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) license. While safety remains the top priority, boat accidents and other maritime incidents can still occur. US Sailing, working with marine insurance partner Risk Strategies – Brown & Brown,…Read More
US Sailing Announces 2026 Reach Youth Engagement Grant Recipients
Sailing centers throughout the country have been awarded grants to grow youth sailing through STEM and environmental education with the US Sailing’s Reach Initiative. The Reach Initiative Youth Engagement Grants provide non-profit sailing centers with funds and resources to further their Reach program goals and increase STEM opportunities for students in their community. The Reach…Read More
LUCKY completes the U.S. Open Offshore race from the Caribbean to Newport
Organized by US Sailing, the U.S. Open Offshore was created to elevate offshore racing in the United States. Saint Barth Yacht Club and New York Yacht Club provided logistical support as the start and finish clubs, respectively. The inaugural edition successfully ran from St. Barth’s to Newport, RI with LUCKY competing, and helping to establish…Read More
US Sailing Awards Kevin Burnham Memorial Grant to Stephan Baker
US Sailing is pleased to announce Stephan Baker as the recipient of the Kevin Burnham Memorial Grant. Baker, together with his teammate Sophie Fisher, is campaigning in the Nacra 17 class with the goal of representing the United States at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Baker and Fisher recently competed at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía in Palma, Spain, where…Read More
Bob Hodges Secures U.S. Multihull Championship Title
Bob Hodges has been crowned the 2026 U.S. Multihull Champion following an exceptional performance at the U.S. Multihull Championship for the Hobie Alter Trophy, hosted by Columbia Sailing Club on Lake Murray, South Carolina. Hodges secured the title with a race to spare, setting himself apart with incredible consistency across the regatta. In 11 races sailed over four…Read More
A Message from CEO Charlie Enright: One Year In and the Path Ahead
For me, May 1 marked one year as US Sailing’s CEO. We’ve accomplished a great deal in that time, but there is still significant work ahead. When I stepped into the role, I knew the organization needed support, though the full scope wasn’t immediately clear. As with many new beginnings, there was an initial sense…Read More
US Sailing and Spectrum Sailing Collaborate to Educate
April is Autism Awareness Month, and during this time period, US Sailing has begun working with Spectrum Sailing to update content on autism and neurodiversity for US Sailing’s Adaptive Instructor Workshops. In the United States, 1 in 31 children have autism. Our goal is to provide the participants in these workshops with some fundamental information…Read More