US Sailing Team Arrives in Long Beach, Setting Stage for LA 2028 Olympics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US Sailing Team Arrives in Long Beach, Setting Stage for LA 2028 Olympics Containers’ Delivery at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club Marks the Start of the Team's Preparation for LA 2028 BRISTOL, RI (November 5, 2024) – US Sailing has set up the first of several bases in Long Beach, marking the beginning…Read More
Sailing for Beginners: Your Step-by-Step Guide
So, you’ve decided you want to learn how to sail but don’t know where to start? Sailing might seem like a world of unfamiliar terms (like rudder, tiller, mast, boom, smallboat, keelboat to name a few) but it’s simpler than it sounds. Whether you are near the coast, a river, lake or other body of…Read More
10 Athletes Dive Into 49erFX with Paris Henken for Clinic in Miami
Led by Rio 2016 49erFX Olympian, Paris Henken, the clinic was the second of its kind in 2024 focused on building depth in the American 49erFX class and upskilling newer skiff athletes in a highly technical boat.
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US Sailing to Roll Out Updated Racing Rules App in December
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US Sailing to Roll Out Updated Racing Rules App in December Print Copies of the 2025-2028 Racing Rules of Sailing Available in January; Dave Perry's Books Available December 1 Bristol, R.I. (October 29, 2024) – As the countdown to the 2025 rules cycle begins, US Sailing is excited to announce…Read More
Nominate Trailblazers in Adaptive Sailing for Top Honors
It’s time to recognize those who have made a lasting impact on adaptive sailing in the United States. Nominations are now open for the Gay S. Lynn Memorial Trophy and the Robie Pierce Award, two of the highest honors in adaptive sailing. These awards celebrate individuals and programs that have shown extraordinary dedication to promoting…Read More
US Sailing Announces New President of Board of Directors for 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US Sailing Announces New President of Board of Directors for 2024 New Vice President and Three Elected Members Also Announced Following Annual Board of Directors Meeting BRISTOL, RI (October 24, 2024) – US Sailing, the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing in the United States, is pleased to announce the…Read More
US Sailing Announces Release Schedule for the 2025-2028 Racing Rules of Sailing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US Sailing Announces Release Schedule for the 2025-2028 Racing Rules of Sailing Bristol, R.I. (October 22, 2024) — US Sailing, the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing, has announced the release schedule for the 2025-2028 edition of The Racing Rules of Sailing, Including the US Sailing Prescriptions. The new rules…Read More
Sears Cup Champion Edward Bursk Returns to the Trophy at 92
On a crisp autumn day, Edward Bursk, now 92 years old, journeyed to the US Sailing offices in Bristol, RI, to take a photo with the trophy that cemented his name in sailing history—the Sears Cup. Seventy-five years ago, at the age of 17, Bursk and his team from Cohasset Yacht Club claimed victory in…Read More