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

Mike Van Dyke Joins US Sailing Board of Directors

Bristol, RI (May 20, 2024) - US Sailing has announced that Mike Van Dyke, California sailor and current board president of CISA, has taken a position as a director on US Sailing’s Board of Directors. “We are so pleased to add Mike to the Board of Directors,” said Board President Rich Jepsen. “As we look…Read More

US Sailing and USA Swimming Join Forces to Promote National Water Safety Days

Boston, MA (May 13, 2024) - US Sailing and USA Swimming are thrilled to announce their collaboration in promoting National Water Safety Days on May 14th and May 15th. The collaboration aims to raise awareness about water safety and drowning prevention across the United States. As two leading organizations in aquatic sports, US Sailing and…Read More

US Sailing Charts Course with Samsonite for 2024

Anchored in Excellence: US Sailing Partners with Samsonite as Official Luggage Partner BRISTOL, R.I. (May 13, 2024) – US Sailing, the national governing body of sailing, is delighted to announce Samsonite as the official luggage partner of both US Sailing and The US Sailing Team. Joining a distinguished roster of partners, Samsonite marks the 14th…Read More

Making Accessibility a Reality at HRCS

By Jay Baum, Educator and Secretary of the US Sailing's DEI Committee.  If you have expectations as to whom you might see getting ready to sail off the dock at Manhattan’s Dyckman Marina, you might want to take a step back and reset your expectations. You might want to take a step back anyway, just…Read More