SafeSport Explained
As the winter rolls around, it’s a great time to brush up on your SafeSport training! SafeSport training is a free online course that provides education on: Sexual Misconduct Awareness Emotional and Physical Misconduct Mandatory Reporting (Understanding Your Responsibilities) Following initial Core training, members can take an annual refresher training that will include new topics. …Read More
Meet Diana Emmanuelli: US Sailing Competition Manager
[caption id="attachment_43298" align="alignleft" width="377"] Diana Emmanuelli, right, at the U.S. Multihull Championship. Simone Staff / US Sailing[/caption] If you participated in, volunteered for, or watched a US Sailing Championship, you have most likely met (or emailed with) Diana Emmanuelli, US Sailing’s Competition Manager. But more than just a regatta-organizing extraordinaire, Emmanuelli is an accomplished race…Read More
2024 Double Handed World Offshore Championship Sets Sail This Week
Two American Teams to Compete Starting this week, September 24, two teams from the U.S. will take to the waters of the coast of Brittany, France for the RORC 2024 Double Handed World Offshore Championship. Co-Hosted by Lorient Grand Large, RORC (Royal Ocean Racing Club) and Yacht Club de France, the championship will take place…Read More
US Sailing Awards Medal to Sailors for Rescuing Crew of Sinking Boat During Offshore Race
The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee has awarded the Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to the skippers and crew of two sailing vessels, Ceilidh and Banter, who rescued competitors off a life raft from the sailboat Alliance that sank during an offshore race.
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Legendary Rolex Big Boat Series Kicks Off in San Francisco
This year, over 70 boats will take to the line September 12-16 for the 60th edition of the event, with organizers showcasing its rich history and celebrating the many legendary yachts, crews and skippers who have participated since 1964.
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US Sailing Announces Partnership with InGenius Prep
BRISTOL, R.I. (May 31st, 2024) – US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport of sailing, is excited to announce a partnership with InGenius Prep, the world’s premier college admissions consulting firm. This is US Sailing’s 14th new partner since 2023. InGenius Prep was founded on the simple observation that the most direct source…Read More
Risk Strategies – Gowrie Group Supports US Sailing Olympic Team with Significant Contribution
BRISTOL, RI (May 30, 2024) - With the formal completion and announcement of the 13-athlete Olympic Team that will compete in Marseille, US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport of sailing, is proud to announce a significant contribution from Risk Strategies – Gowrie Group to support the team in preparation for the Olympic Games. The…Read More
Figueroa & Payne Win US Multihull Championship
[caption id="attachment_42086" align="alignleft" width="428"] Francisco Figueroa and Faith Payne after winning the Hobie Alter Cup. Simone Staff / US Sailing[/caption] OAK POINT, TEXAS (May 25, 2024) - After three days of tough racing, with conditions from 5 to 25 knots, Puerto Ricans Francisco Figueroa and Faith Payne captured the Hobie Alter Cup. Figueroa and Payne pulled away…Read More