US Junior Women’s Championship Underway at Roger Williams University

BRISTOL, R.I. (July 18, 2023) - Girls ages 13 to 18 from across the US will gather at Roger Williams University for the 2023 US Junior Women’s Championship presented by SouthCoast Wind, hosted by US Sailing July 17-21. The U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship for the Leiter Trophy and the U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship…Read More

Sailors Descend on Long Beach for US Open & ILCA North American Championship

[caption id="attachment_39975" align="alignleft" width="402"] Kite foils launch from Long Beach during the 2022 US Open Sailing Series. Lexi Pline / US Sailing[/caption] LONG BEACH, CA (July 12, 2023) - Over 160 boats in 11 classes will take to the starting line this weekend at the US Open Sailing Series Long Beach, July 14-16, hosted by…Read More

Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal Awarded to the Crew of s/v Vamoose

[caption id="attachment_39931" align="alignleft" width="437"] William Dresser, Geoff Manchester, and Tim McKenna (Chris Lash not pictured) received the Arthur B. Hansen Rescue Medal for their rescue of the s/v Buddy in a ceremony at the National Sailing Hall of Fame. US Sailing / Lexi Pline[/caption] BRISTOL, RI (July 5, 2023) – The US Sailing Safety at…Read More

Chapman Petersen Wins U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup

SHEBOYGAN, WISC. (June 25, 2023) — The Rose Cup has a new champion: Chapman Petersen and his team of Luke Woodworth, Samara Walshe, and Tommy Sitzmann. Besting defending champion Morgan Pinckney in the final match, Petersen and the “All In” team earned their national championship title. The key to success? “Trust in the boat,” said…Read More

10 Teams Vie for the 2023 U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup Starting June 21

The best youth match racing teams from across the U.S. will descend on Sheboygan, WI, for the U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup (“USYMRC”), hosted by Sail Sheboygan and the Sheboygan Yacht Club, June 21-25.  The USYMRC is an invitational event open to sailors who have reached their 16th birthday but not…Read More

The 2023 Clagett and U.S. Para Sailing Championships

Para Sailing teams from across North America will descend on Newport for the 2023 C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta & US Para Sailing Championship this coming week, June 20-25, 2023. Thirty-four sailors will compete in the Martin 16 and 2.4mR classes, including some notable names like former event winners and members of…Read More

Assessing Sailing Trends of the Next Generation

US Sailing’s One Design Committee has launched a survey to assess the sailing habits and demographic information for sailors primarily between 18 and 30 years old. The survey hopes to identify trends within sailing and the wider industry including use patterns, activity levels, and attitudinal responses.   The survey will also allow US Sailing to better…Read More

Blouin; Parshall Win O’Day and Hanley Trophies

[caption id="attachment_39801" align="alignleft" width="387"] Elaine Parshall, winner of the Helen Hanley Trophy and U.S. Singlehanded Champion, women's division[/caption] [caption id="attachment_39802" align="alignleft" width="385"] Connor Blouin, winner of the George O'Day Trophy and U.S. Singlehanded Champion, men's division[/caption] The U.S. Singlehanded Championship for the George D. O’Day and Helen Hanley trophies concluded Sunday after two days of…Read More

Finding Her Place: Alex Makoid’s Story

On the last day of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are spotlighting Alex Makoid, a college sailor at Tulane University competing in the ICSA Open Fleet Race Championship, happening this week.  Makoid was adopted from China into a white family in Sag Harbor, NY. Growing up in a white family in a…Read More

US SAILING ANNOUNCES 2023 REACH YOUTH ENGAGEMENT GRANT RECIPIENTS

BRISTOL, R.I. (May 24, 2023) – Sailing centers throughout the country have been awarded grants to grow youth sailing through STEM and environmental education with the US Sailing Reach Initiative. The Reach Initiative grants provide non-profit sailing centers with funds and resources to further their Reach program goals and increase STEM opportunities for students in…Read More