Jr. Pan American Games Sailing Team Announced, Set to Compete in Paraguay this August

Four US athletes will take the water for the second ever Junior Pan American Games coming up August 9-23, 2025 in Asunción, Paraguay. In a unique incentive for these Games, gold medalists at the Jr. Pan American Games will directly qualify for the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, potentially giving countries an extra spot at the 2027 event. 

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US Sailing Youth National Team Qualification Reaches Mid-Point for 2025

Over half of the 72 sailors who will qualify for the Youth National Team in 2025 have now earned their spot on the team based on top finishes at class association Midwinter Championships.  The US Sailing Youth National Team is a new initiative to recognize and expand support the top American youth sailors  sailing in the international youth classes: 29er, i420, Nacra 15, ILCA 6, iQFOiL, and Formula Kite.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Anna Weis On Giving Female Athletes The Freedom To Fail

Tokyo 2020 Olympian Anna Weis for Marie Claire Australia: “Men mess up, and they’re given another shot, but when a woman does, it’s like, ‘Oh, we knew she wasn’t good enough.’ Changing that narrative is essential.”

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Marcus Lynch, High Performance Director, on the Status of US Olympic Sailing with Sights on LA28

An update on the status of the Olympic efforts within US Sailing, where we’re headed, and additional FAQs.

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Foiling Week Flocks to Pensacola with High-Speed Racing and Community Events

Running February 24 – March 2, the event is the first and only global event of its kind dedicated to a range of foiling boats and boards, bringing together athletes, designers, and manufacturers from across the globe.

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USST and ODP Kickstart the LA28 Quad at Team USA Training Center in Colorado

The USST, ODP, Staff and Coaches gathered at the Colorado Springs Training Center, a world-class training venue open to all Team USA athletes. The center focuses on the full athlete experience with lodging, a dining hall, sports medicine clinic, science lab, and state of the art fitness facilities. 

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US Sailing’s Winter Domestic ODP Training Camps Hit Midway Point

The second winter ODP training camp wrapped just before the holidays for 66 athletes, marking the halfway point. Consistent with all ODP camps, athletes were welcomed to a training oasis that prioritized time on the water and surrounded them with comprehensive resources to support an intense five days.

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Maggie Shea Named Inaugural Executive Director of Chicago Yacht Club Foundation

The Chicago Yacht Club Foundation has announced the appointment of two-time Olympian and US Sailing Team Athlete, Maggie Shea, as its first-ever Executive Director. Shea’s appointment follows a period of unprecedented growth for the CYC Foundation, which, under a new strategic plan, has expanded its reach to serve nearly 2,000 Chicagoland youth annually.

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US Sailing Announces New Tiered Pathway to US Sailing Team with Olympic Development Program (ODP) and Youth Team

For the first time in US Sailing’s history, the three programs are formally connected through seven tiers, delivering a transparent and well-articulated process. The new pathway illustrates a commitment to putting athletes first by providing them with a clear understanding of selection procedures and entry opportunities for each group.

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Global Foiling Week Event to Expand to Pensacola, FL in 2025

Registration is now open for Foiling Week Pensacola, set to take place February 24-March 2, 2025 for the first time on US waters. Beginning in Lake Garda, Italy in 2014, Foiling Week has established itself as a World Sailing Special Event that promotes the growth and development of foiling boats and boards to all skill levels.

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