Twelve Skippers Invited to 2014 Rose Cup
May 21, 2014 For immediate release Dave Perry Twelve Skippers Invited to 2014 Rose Cup Twelve skippers have been invited and have accepted their invitations to participate in the 2014 Rose Cup, representing all areas of the U.S! They are: Agustina Barbuto (US Virgin Islands), Dane Byerly (Houston, TX), Will Holz (Wilmette, IL), Colin Kennedy…Read More
Day 6: ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyères 2014 (Final Report)
Hyères, France (April 21, 2014) - Racing came to a close at ISAF Sailing World Cup Hyères, and smiles were prevalent around the boat parks after a week in which the venue delivered fantastic conditions for six days straight. Over 800 boats and 1000 athletes competed, making the regatta one of the toughest Olympic-level events…Read More
Takeaways from the Sailing Leadership Forum
by US Sailing Executive Director Jack Gierhart Dear Sailors, On behalf of the US Sailing staff, board of directors, and our volunteers we extend a great deal of gratitude to the over 600 sailors who attended the first-ever Sailing Leadership Forum last month at the Hilton San Diego Resort. It was truly a remarkable experience…Read More
Maine Maritime Academy Earns US Powerboat Training Center Status
As more individuals are learning to become effective and safe powerboaters, US Powerboating has worked closely with over 30 US Powerboating and Training Centers to develop hands-on curriculum for courses to ensure we are certifying competent powerboat operators. US Powerboating is proud to add to its ranks, our fourth maritime academy and 31st certified US…Read More
US Sailing Takes New Tack for U.S. Singlehanded Championship
The U.S. Singlehanded Championship is going in a new direction in 2014. For the first time, a US Sailing National Championship will be integrated as part of a larger class event. The 2014 Laser North Americans will be the host of the U.S. Singlehanded Championship, and the top eligible male Laser and female Radial sailor…Read More
Porter, Starck Honored at Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year Awards Ceremony
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (February 25, 2014) – With San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge as a backdrop, Brian Porter (Fontana, Wis.) and Jody Starck (Amherst, N.Y.) took the stage today at St. Francis Yacht Club to formally accept US Sailing’s 2013 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards. Announced in January after…Read More
Sailing Leadership Awards Ceremony Recap
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (February 12, 2014) – Last Thursday night at the Sailing Leadership Forum Awards Dinner, sponsored by Old Pulteney and hosted by the San Diego Sports Hall of Fame, US Sailing, along with Leadership Forum attendees recognized the outstanding individual and organizational achievements in training, community and one-design sailing, including the presentation of…Read More
Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky and US Sailing Recognize 2013 Maritime Hero
In the second annual campaign to recognize individuals who make significant contributions to the sailing community, Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky and US Sailing announced Rorke Miller of Traverse City, Michigan as the winner of the 2013 Old Pulteney Maritime Heroes Award. Miller was nominated by a member of his sailing community for his…Read More