The Science Behind How Sailing Improves Your Mental and Physical Health

The Science Behind How Sailing Improves Your Mental and Physical Health "If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water," wrote the noted American anthropologist Loren Eiseley. This belief in the enchanting, transformative power of water isn’t just a poetic notion, it is supported by science through what is known as Blue…Read More

Sailing for Beginners: Your Step-by-Step Guide

So, you’ve decided you want to learn how to sail but don’t know where to start? Sailing might seem like a world of unfamiliar terms (like rudder, tiller, mast, boom, smallboat, keelboat to name a few) but it’s simpler than it sounds. Whether you are near the coast, a river, lake or other body of…Read More

The Weather Channel: Will Meteorology Help Bring US Olympic Gold?

Will Meteorology Help Bring US Olympic Gold? US Sailing Team meteorologist Chelsea Carlson Freas shares insights with the Weather Channel on how weather data and instincts could help bring home a gold medal as this summer’s Olympics races take place along France’s southern coast in the city of Marseilles. Watch the video: https://weather.com/news/weather/video/will-meteorology-help-bring-home-us-olympic-sailing-goldRead More

Introducing the Official US Sailing Team Marseille Pin

Celebrate and support the US Sailing Team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with our exclusive collection. Featuring the specially designed US Sailing Team Marseille Pin, which is shared and traded among athletes. You can join in on the history of Olympic Pin Trading with some of these exclusive merchandise items and learn more about…Read More

U.S. Olympic Sailing Breakdown

Your one-stop-shop for everything you need to stay informed on your Team USA in Marseille! WHAT WE SAIL There are 10 classes (class = type of boat / board): Women's & Men's Kiteboarding, 49er, 49erFX, Nacra 17, Mixed 470, Men's & Women's iQFOiL, ILCA 6, ILCA 7 (USA is not competing in the ILCA 7)…Read More

US Sailing in the News: Team USA’s new Olympic Uniforms Revealed (CNN)

Since 2008, Ralph Lauren has outfitted Team USA at nine consecutive Olympics and Paralympics, designing uniforms for athletes to wear at opening and closing ceremonies as well as a broader capsule wardrobe for their use during and after the Games. This year, US Sailing's Kiteboarder Daniela Moroz, will be making her Team USA debut at the…Read More

US Sailing in the News: From 5-time Olympian to New Classes, U.S. Sailing Team Looks for a Comeback at Paris Games

U.S. sailors are gearing up for a major comeback at the Paris Olympics, especially veteran Stu McNay, competing in his fifth Olympics in a new mixed-gender category. McNay, alongside Lara Dallman-Weiss talk about how their journey is marked by grit, determination, and a commitment to excellence in the face of tough competition and personal sacrifices.…Read More

Eric Krasnoo in the News: U.S. Sailing Expands Sponsorship Roster

As featured in Sports Business Journal U.S. Sailing's SVP of Partnerships and Memberships, Eric Krasnoo, announced the addition of four new non-endemic sponsors: Samsonite, Sextant Wines, GoPro, and Polar Beverages. As the Paris Olympics approach, U.S. Sailing is gearing up with athletes competing in nine of the ten sailing classes. Samsonite will promote its water-resistant…Read More