US Sailing Opens Nominations for 2023 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year

BRISTOL, R.I. (October 25, 2023) – US Sailing has opened nominations for the 2023 US Sailing Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year, widely acknowledged as the premier individual sailing honors in the nation.  Established in 1961 by US Sailing and in partnership with Rolex since 1980, US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the…Read More

Peter Feldman Captures 2023 Championship of Champions Title

[caption id="attachment_40536" align="alignleft" width="480"] From left: Steve Landeau, Peter Feldman, and Gary Boell at the Championship of Champions awards ceremony. Chuck LeMahieu / US Sailing[/caption] DALLAS, TX (October 22, 2023) - After two days of light-air racing, the 48th Championship of Champions presented by Risk Strategies was won by Peter Feldman, a national champion in…Read More

One Design Class Champions Gather at Corinthian Sailing Club Dallas for Championship of Champions

DALLAS, TEXAS (October 17, 2023) - One design class National and North American Champions will race for the Jack Brown Trophy at the 48th annual Championship of Champions, hosted by the Corinthian Sailing Club in Dallas, Texas and presented by Gowrie Group, a division of Risk Strategies. Racing takes place on October 21-22. Learn more…Read More

Mahoney Wins 2023 U.S. Multihull Championship  

[caption id="attachment_40458" align="alignleft" width="459"] Photo: Tim Ludvigsen[/caption] PENSACOLA, FLORIDA (October 8, 2023) - Bruce Mahoney claimed the 2023 U.S. Multihull Championship, sailed from October 4-8 in the A Class Classic catamaran at Pensacola Yacht Club. Mahoney was at the top of the fleet out of the gate, winning the first four races of the event,…Read More

Welsh Wins 2023 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship

MACATAWA, MICHIGAN (October 8, 2023) - After four days of intense racing on Lake Michigan, Charlie Welsh and Scott Rasmussen narrowly clinched the 2023 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship in a triple tiebreak with second place finshers, Doug Clark and Tim Desmond. The Mallory Trophy was contested October 4-8 in VXOnes at Macatawa Bay Yacht Club.…Read More

Macatawa Bay Yacht Club Hosts U.S. Adult Championships

HOLLAND, MI (October 4, 2023) - Teams from six of the US Sailing Regional Sailing Associations (RSAs) will compete for one of US Sailing’s oldest and most storied adult championship trophies, the Clifford D. Mallory Trophy, October 4-8 at Macatawa Bay Yacht Club. Eight teams from across the country will compete in the U.S. Adult…Read More

Newport City Council proclaim day named after Clagett Coach Betsy Alison

[caption id="attachment_40423" align="alignleft" width="290"] Betsy Alison with Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong. Courtesy of Clagett Sailing[/caption] From Sam Crichton, Clagett Sailing Media Contact NEWPORT, R.I. (September 17, 2023) – Clagett Sailing coach Betsy Alison (Newport, R.I) has proved that it is perseverance and determination that results in a gold medal, taking home the World Champion crown…Read More

Twenty-Eight Teams to Compete for 2023 U.S. Multihull Championship

PENSACOLA, FL (October 3,2023) - A Class Catamaran sailors from across the US will gather for the U.S. Multihull Championship October 4-8 in Pensacola, Florida, hosted by Pensacola Yacht Club and US Sailing. During the weekend, 28 non-foiling catamarans will take to the line to compete for the Hobie Alter Cup.  “Pensacola Yacht Club is…Read More

US Sailing Announces January 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Notice of Race and Registration

BRISTOL, RI (September 28, 2023) - US Sailing has announced and published the Notice of Race and registration for the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Sailing Late Selection Regatta for the 49er, Mixed 470, Men's iQFOiL, Women's iQFOiL, and Men's Formula Kite classes. This event will be held at Miami Yacht Club January 6-13,…Read More

Poole Wins U.S. Match Racing Championship

[caption id="attachment_40380" align="alignleft" width="438"] Austin Colpaert, Andres Guerra and skipper Chris Poole celebrate after their win at the 2023 U.S. Match Racing Championship. Lexi Pline / US Sailing[/caption] ROCHESTER, NY (September 24, 2023) - Chris Poole and his team of Andres Guerra and Austin Colpaert clinched their first U.S. Match Racing Championship title on Sunday,…Read More