US Sailing Board President Henry Brauer Opens Sailing Leadership Forum
This past week, US Sailing Board President Henry Brauer offered these remarks to open the Sailing Leadership Forum in Coronado, California: "Good morning. Let me first introduce myself. I am Henry Brauer the recently elected President of the Board of Directors for US Sailing. I am honored and humbled to have been elected to serve…Read More
Host one of US Sailing’s Instructor Training Courses!
If you are looking to train your staff or volunteers with a US Sailing Instructor Certification Course, consider hosting one at your facility! For over 40 years, US Sailing’s Instructor Certification Courses have set the benchmark in instructor training. US Sailing’s courses are designed using best practices developed through years of research, ensuring that your staff receive top-tier, industry-leading education.
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Learn to Sail with US Sailing’s Basic Keelboat Course!
The US Sailing Basic Keelboat course is the gateway to programs in the US Sailing adult education umbrella. The course is a perfect entry into sailing and requires no US Sailing prerequisites – only your enthusiasm!*
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“Managing the Meters:” Lessons Learned from the Double Handed World Offshore Championship
Earlier this fall, two teams from the U.S. took part in the first-ever Double Handed World Offshore Championship in Lorient, France. Erica Lush/Tim Kent, and Barbara (Basia) Karpinska/Kevin Morgan joined 20 other teams from 16 countries for a first-of-its-kind test of might between the best doublehanded offshore sailors in the world. Each team was given…Read More
New Bedford Community Boating Center Enriches Young Lives
The Community Boating Center in New Bedford, MA began in 1998 as the brainchild of local social worker JoAnn Tschaen. One hot and humid day in 1995, Tschaen began searching for a way to give new ways to grow and learn to a group of seven youngsters in her care. That evening on her way…Read More
Duxbury Bay Maritime School Brings Sailing to Life for Local Residents
Founded in 1997, the Duxbury Bay Maritime School started with a simple idea: to connect the community to Duxbury Bay, Massachusetts. In the 27 years since, the school has grown from just a dream to a 2.5-acre waterfront campus with state-of-the-art facilities that services the entire Duxbury Bay community, from learn to sail to racing…Read More
Celebrating Veterans Day at US Sailing
Celebrating Veterans Day at US Sailing Today US Sailing celebrates Veterans Day! On this Veterans Day, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication. Their sacrifices, both on land and at sea, have paved the way for the freedoms we enjoy today. Throughout the country,…Read More
US Sailing Awards Medal to Chicago Sailors for Rescue of Competitor Overboard
[caption id="attachment_43390" align="aligncenter" width="585"] From left: Maggie Shea, USSA Board of Directors Representative and award presenter, Tom Egan, Anya Bogusky, Jeff Goff, Danielle Fruin, Mark Fruin (skipper), Gail Turluck, nominator, LMSRF Secretary, US Sailing Area K Coordinator. Not pictured: John Hooker.[/caption] BRISTOL, RI (November 4, 2024) – The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee awarded the…Read More