Q&A with Tristan Loescher on Expanding Access to Sailing
In recognition of Black History Month, US Sailing sat down with Tristan Loescher, Adult Program Director at Columbia Sailing School in Chicago, to discuss his unconventional journey into sailing, the power of 'stoke transfer,' and his efforts to make the sport more accessible and inclusive for all. Q: What first sparked your interest in sailing,…Read More
US Sailing Announces Organizational Restructuring to Enhance Support for Key Sailing Initiatives
BRISTOL, RI – February 21, 2025 – US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the United States, today announced a strategic restructuring of its organization to optimize support for its core programs, including Olympic and high-performance sailing, offshore sailing, education, community sailing, competition and youth development. This restructuring includes the…Read More
Marie Rogers Leads the Charge for Diversity in Sailing
Marie Rogers never set out to be a trailblazer – but that’s exactly what she has become. When Rogers first stepped into the world of sailing, it wasn’t because it was a lifelong dream. She was a newcomer, eager to learn but quickly realized that sailing had few spaces for people like her a Black…Read More
Five-Time Olympian Stu McNay Talks to 5th Graders About his Journey
Stu McNay, a five-time Olympian who competed in the 2024 Summer Games in Marseille, France, recently spoke to a group of 5th-grade students in Rhode Island about his journey from a kid who loved sports to an Olympic competitor.
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Storm Trysail Club to Host ORC North Americans During 31st Block Island Race Week
The Storm Trysail Club is excited to announce that the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) 2025 North American Championship will be hosted as part of the 31st Block Island Race Week (BIRW), set to take place June 21-27, 2025. This follows the highly successful ORC World Championship held in Newport last fall.
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US Sailing Announces Nominees for 2024 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year
US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport, is pleased to announce nominees for the 2024 US Sailing Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year, widely acknowledged as the premier individual sailing honors in the nation. Sailors who are United States citizens and have demonstrated on-the-water excellence at national and international events bringing global recognition to sailing in the United States in the calendar year, are encouraged to apply.
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Getting In and Out of Irons
Have you ever found yourself stuck on the water facing into the wind, and your boat just won’t budge? This situation is known as “being in irons,” which means your boat is stopped while pointing into the wind—also called the No-Go Zone. When this happens, your sails will be flapping (or luffing), and you’ll find…Read More
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