15 USA Youth Athletes in Brazil for Youth Worlds

One of the final regattas of the year to watch takes us to Búzios, Brazil for the prestigious annual Youth Sailing World Championship where 15 athletes will hit the water to represent the USA in classes that prepare youth for transitions to full size Olympic equipment. Racing begins Monday, December 11th and continues through the 15th, 90 miles east of Rio de Janeiro.  

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US Sailing Names Marcus Lynch as High Performance Director

US Sailing today announced Marcus Lynch, an accomplished professional sailor athlete, coach, and Olympic performance manager, as US Sailing's High Performance Director. Lynch will lead the US Sailing Team and all its associated high‐performance programs, including the US Olympic Sailing Team, the Pan American Sailing Team, and the Olympic Development Sailing Program, for US Sailing,…Read More

US Sailing Announces Additions to Board of Directors

US Sailing has named two new members of the US Sailing’s Board of Directors, as well as one reelection, who were officially elected on Wednesday, November 8 at US Sailing’s Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, CA. The newly elected and re-elected members of US Sailing’s Board of Directors are incumbent Tony Rey (Newport, RI) and newcomers Matt…Read More

Medal Haul Continues for Team USA, Winningest Country of 2023 Pan Am Games

As the final day of the Pan Am Games sailing event comes to a close with medal races in seven classes, Team USA continues their success with four more medals. This brings the total US Sailing Team medal count to nine: four gold, three silver, and two bronze. Team USA is also leaving Algarrobo with the most medals and the most Gold medals of the 27 participating countries. 

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USOPC Issues Report on Investigation and Assessment of US Sailing’s Olympic Operations 

For the past six months, following reports from across the elite athlete community of fears of retaliation for reporting concerns to US Sailing or the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the USOPC conducted an independent compliance investigation and assessment of US Sailing’s Olympic operations to determine whether they support and promote a culture…Read More

Hispanic History Month: A Conversation with Mac Agnese

[caption id="attachment_40466" align="alignleft" width="474"] © Sailing Energy / FFVOILE[/caption] This Hispanic Heritage Month, US Sailing spoke with Mac Agnese, a sailor in the 49er class. Agnese is Argentinian, but grew up sailing mainly in the US, and has been sailing for most of his life. His sailing career is full of successes - Agnese won…Read More

Pahuatini Rounds Out 2023 Youth Worlds Team, Selection Procedures for 2024 Youth Worlds Announced

Hawaii’s own Mani Pahuatini was selected after resume review to represent the United States in the Boy’s Formula Kite at the 2023 Youth Worlds, set to race in Búzios, Brazil from December 8-16. + Selection Procedures announced for 2024 Youth Worlds

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24 Teams Face Off for US Team Racing Championship

On September 8-10, 144 of the top team racers in the US will descend on Mission Bay Yacht Club for the 2023 AeroVanti Yacht Club U.S. Team Racing Championship. Past event winners, ICSA Team Racing national champions, ICSA All Americans, and other accomplished team racers will battle for the George R. Hinman Trophy at US…Read More

US Sailing Names New Major Gifts Officer, Youth Performance Manager

Jessica Haverstock and Phil Muller Join US Sailing Staff in New Roles    BRISTOL, RI (September 6, 2023) – US Sailing announced today the addition of Jessica Haverstock as Major Gifts Officer and Phil Muller as Youth Performance Manager, bolstering the organization’s capabilities in two important areas of growth. The two positions are new roles…Read More

Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal Awarded to Andre Patin

[caption id="attachment_40223" align="alignleft" width="491"] The 2023 Sunfish North American Championship.[/caption] BRISTOL, RI (August 23, 2023) – The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee will award the Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to Andre Patin for saving the life of a fellow competitor during the 2023 Sunfish North American Championship at Island Bay Yacht Club in…Read More