Chicago’s Kennalley and Team Win 2017 U.S. Offshore Championship

The 10 teams racing in Navy 44 sloops at the 2017 U.S. Offshore Sailing Championship, hosted by the U.S. Naval Academy Sailing Squadron, completed their third and final day of racing on Chesapeake Bay in the best conditions of the weekend. In the end it was Brian Kennalley of the Chicago Corinthian Yacht Club and his team of six crew who prevailed.

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U.S. Offshore Championship

U.S. Naval Academy Hosts 2017 U.S. Offshore Sailing Championship

      ANNAPOLIS, Md. (September 21, 2017) – Ten teams from around the country will be fleet racing on Chesapeake Bay in Navy 44 sloops this Friday through Sunday for the 2017 U.S. Offshore Sailing Championship, hosted by the Naval Academy Sailing Squadron. This US Sailing National Championship routinely offers a unique offshore racing…Read More

Raising the Level: US Sailing’s ODP In Action At 29er Worlds

By Belle Strachan. Photos by Ryan Schack. (LONG BEACH, CALIF.) A new wave of young US talent is hitting the water, and ready to go up against the best in the world. The 2017 29er World Championship, hosted by Alamitos Bay Yacht Club in Long Beach, Calif., brought together 129 teams from sixteen different countries.…Read More

US Sailing is Moving – Office Closed Friday, Sept. 15

A Message from US Sailing about our new headquarters at Roger Williams University What you need to know Move Date Friday, September 15, 2017 The US Sailing office will be closed on Friday, September 15 and re-open at 8:30am on Monday, September 18. New Address Beginning, September 15, 2017, our new address will be- 1…Read More

Hurricane Season: Resources for Sailors & Sailing Organizations

Hurricane season is especially active and dangerous this year. Here are some resources that may be useful to sailing organizations in preparation for and recovery from these damaging storms.

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An Open Letter to the Sailing Community about Safety

From: Jack Gierhart, CEO of US Sailing Dear Sailors, From all of us at US Sailing, we hope you have had an enjoyable summer sailing season. As many of you are aware, the sailing community experienced several tragic incidents on the water over the past several months that have impacted the broader boating community around…Read More

ALERT: Storm Resources from US Sailing

The hurricane season has been devastating to many communities in the United States and Caribbean. Like all marine-related organizations, we are watching closely and on high alert as life threatening conditions persist. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by these recent catastrophic hurricanes and flood conditions. While each individual organization’s capabilities are limited,…Read More

Bora Gulari Injured In Training Accident Prior to Nacra 17 Worlds

Portsmouth, R.I. - US Sailing Team Nacra 17 athlete and Rio 2016 U.S. Olympian Bora Gulari (Detroit, Mich.) suffered an injury during a training incident on Wednesday, as he and teammate Helena Scutt (Kirkland, Wash.) were preparing for the upcoming Nacra 17 World Championship (September 5-10, 2017) in La Grande Motte, France. Gulari lost part of…Read More

Bora Gulari Injured In Training Accident Prior to Nacra 17 Worlds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2017 Portsmouth, R.I. - US Sailing Team Nacra 17 athlete and Rio 2016 U.S. Olympian Bora Gulari (Detroit, Mich.) suffered an injury during a training incident on Wednesday, as he and teammate Helena Scutt (Kirkland, Wash.) were preparing for the upcoming Nacra 17 World Championship (September 5-10, 2017) in La Grande…Read More

Five Athletes Added to US Sailing Team Roster

Video: The 49er team of three-time Olympian Chris Rast (Holland, Mich.) and Trevor Burd (Marblehead, Mass.) nearly came away with a medal, finishing in 4th following the skiff medal races at Aarhus 2017.   Following strong performances on the international racing circuit this summer, five athletes have been added to the 2017 US Sailing Team roster.…Read More