US Sailors Win at World Sailing Awards

Málaga, Spain (November 15, 2023) - Americans had a successful night at the World Sailing Awards yesterday, held at the World Sailing Annual Conference in Malaga, Spain. US Sailing volunteer Dick Rose was awarded the Beppe Croce Trophy, while US Ocean Race team 11thHour Racing were named Team of the Year. Long-time US Sailing and…Read More

Finding Joy and Adventure at Gold Star Sailing Camp

It’s lunch time, and Gold Star Sailing Camp counselor and founder Patrick Powers is holding up an MRE – a “meal ready to eat,” a military staple - to about 20 campers. “They may look small, but these MREs have enough calories to fuel trekking through the desert with a heavy pack! And they may…Read More

Glenn Lattimore Grants Awarded by US Sailing Foundation

[caption id="attachment_40574" align="alignleft" width="387"] Two-time grant recipient Noelani Velasco at the 2022 Youth Championship. Lexi Pline / US Sailing[/caption] BRISTOL, RI (October 26, 2023) —The US Sailing Foundation recently awarded its annual Glenn Lattimore Memorial Grants to female sailors around the country. A record-setting number of women applied for grants this year, resulting in the…Read More

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