Barrows and Henken Win Bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympics, First USA Medal in Sailing since Rio 2016
After five days of racing on international sport’s biggest stage, Team USA’s Ian Barrows and Hans Henken are bringing home a bronze medal in the Men’s Skiff (49er) event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This is the US Sailing Team’s first Olympic medal in sailing since Rio 2016 and Barrows and Henken’s first Olympic appearance.
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US Sailing in the News: New Insights into Yacht Design and Rating Systems
New Insights into Yacht Design and Rating Systems Sharing a fascinating paper published by the S&S Swan Association: "International Offshore Rule: Influence on S&S Swans and a Brief Overview of the Evolution of Handicap Systems" by Jim Teeters, Head of the Offshore Ratings Office at US Sailing, and Alan Gilbert, former Chief Engineer, and Executive…Read More
Early Bird Registration is Now Open for Sailing Leadership Forum 2025
Early Bird Registration is Now Open for Sailing Leadership Forum 2025 US Sailing today announced that early registration is now open for the Sailing Leadership Forum, a biannual conference for sailing leaders that represent every aspect of the sport. The event will be hosted on February 6 – 8, 2025 in stunning Coronado, California. …Read More
Host Spotlight: Chicago Yacht Club, U.S. Womens Match Racing Championship
Founded in 1875, Chicago Yacht Club is one of the oldest and most respected yacht clubs in the world. Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, it is ranked on the top 10 list of U.S. yacht clubs by Platinum Clubs of America. The Club is home to more than 1,400 members, including a winning…Read More
US Sailing Launches Women’s Coaching Pathway to Advance More Female Instructors in Competitive Sailing
Program Will Create Robust Pipeline of Women Sailing Instructors at the Highest Levels BRISTOL, R.I. (July 30, 2024) -- US Sailing has launched the Women’s Coaching Pathway, a pioneering program designed to elevate female coaches to the pinnacle of coaching and competition in the United States. Preliminary funding for the Women’s Coaching Pathway was generously…Read More
Event Preview: 2024 US Womens Match Racing Championship
The 2024 US Women's Match Racing Championship will take place August 2–4 at the Chicago Yacht Club, Belmont Station. This prestigious event brings together some of the top female match racers from across the country, to compete for the coveted Allegra Knapp Mertz Trophy. The championship promises intense competition, showcasing skill, strategy, and sportsmanship on…Read More
Event Recap: 2024 Independence Cup / U.S. Para Sailing Championship
The 2024 Independence Cup / U.S. Para Sailing Championship, hosted by the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation (JGASF) in Chicago, Illinois, saw competitive races in the Independence 20, 2.4mR, and Sonar classes. This regatta highlighted the talent and determination of Para sailors from across the country and included a team from Canada. In the Independence…Read More
Six US Sailing Race Officials Appointed to Officiating Team at 2024 Olympic Games
Six of US Sailing’s most experienced race officials are serving on the officiating team at the 2024 Olympic Games, working on-site at the sailing venue in Marseille. “This is an unusually large number from any country and it demonstrates our success in developing high-level officials,” says Matt Hill, US Sailing Race Administration Director. US…Read More