“The Beat” – Episode 8: San Francisco Thrill Ride
Portsmouth, R.I. (September 15, 2015) – In this week's episode of "The Beat", Katy Nastro takes us to San Francisco as we highlight the unique and exciting Ronstan Bridge to Bridge Race and 18-Foot Skiff International Regatta, hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club. The spectacular on-board and aerial footage captures the speed and skill involved…Read More
US Sailing and Beneteau Team up for Reach Program
Benjamin Meyers of Cruising World wrote a great feature on Beneteau Group’s work with Marion Schools and the College of Charleston. Using sailing as an educational platform, the US Sailing Reach Program creates opportunities for middle-school teachers and youth sailing program directors to work together to teach students sailing, essential academic skills and environmental stewardship. The program…Read More
STEM Events Across the Northeast
This year US Sailing has been lucky enough to partner with 11th Hour Racing to create the Reach Hub and Sub Hub Program. Community Boating Center in Providence, Rhode Island became Reach’s first “Hub” after their resounding success implementing Reach in their programs over the past few years. The Hub’s role is to act as…Read More
Top 10-Sep 9 2015
September 9, 2015 For immediate release Dave Perry Don Wilson and Stephanie Roble Number One U.S. Match Racers Don Wilson (Chicago, IL) regains the number one spot in the U.S. rankings with a win at the Chicago Match Cup qualifier and a fourth place at the Chicago Match Cup, a stop on the U.S. Grand…Read More
College of Charleston holds STEM camp for Marion, SC students – Reach
College of Charleston Sports recently hosted STEM Students for a day of sailing and peer to peer mentoring.Here is an excerpt from CofCSports.com The nationally-recognized College of Charleston sailing program was recently commended for its efforts and work with youth by Executive Director of US Sailing, Jack Gierhart. Last spring, the Cougars held a STEM…Read More
US Sailing’s “The Beat” – Episode 7: CRAB
Portsmouth, R.I. (August 31, 2015) – In this week's episode of "The Beat", Katy Nastro takes us to Annapolis, Maryland as we highlight Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB). CRAB's mission is to make the therapeutic benefits of sailing and the freedom it provides a reality for physically and/or developmentally-challenged individuals and their families regardless of…Read More
Porteous, Muse Win U.S. Disabled Sailing Championship
Created with flickr slideshow. SAN DIEGO, Calif. (August 29, 2015) – Saturday's final day of racing capped a fun week of good competition and quality instruction for these inspiring athletes at the 2015 U.S. Disabled Sailing Championship, hosted by the Southwestern Yacht Club. In the end it was the team of Ryan Porteous…Read More
US Sailing and Sunsail Announce Sponsorship Extension
Portsmouth, R.I. (August 27, 2015) – US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport, and Sunsail, a vacation industry leader in sailing and watersports, have agreed on a new multi-year sponsorship deal. Sunsail will continue to be an official sponsor of US Sailing. “US Sailing and Sunsail share a strong passion for sailing,” said…Read More