Your support “Reaches” local community sailing centers!
Ten sailing centers receive grants to implement US Sailing's Reach Initiative, thanks to you! Thanks to support from Rolex and US Sailing donors like you, ten sailing centers have been awarded grants to grow youth sailing through STEM and environmental education with US Sailing’s Reach Initiative! Each center now has funds and resources to further…Read More
New scholarship fund launches
You can break down barriers for those who want to sail. You spoke, we listened! In direct response to conversations with members, coaches, sailors, and program directors across the country, a new scholarship fund has been created at US Sailing. This new initiative will enable more people to participate in US Sailing courses and events.…Read More
You’ve helped top youth racers make the cut!
Introducing the inaugural US Youth National Team As part of the new pathway for sailors with Olympic aspirations, US Sailing has named the first Youth National Team. The team is comprised of sailors under the age of 19 who compete in the 29er, i420, Nacra 15, ILCA 6, iQFOiL, and Formula Kite. Your support helps…Read More
And the winners are…
Storrs Grants fund the future of Match Racing “Since jumping into match racing as a team last year, we’ve loved the intense 1:1 format, the strategy, and how little room there is for error,” said Lindsey Baab, who is working towards qualifying for this year’s National Match Racing Championships (USMRC). Thanks to generous donor support,…Read More
Giving Back to the Sport: Ellen Pesch’s Journey as a Certified Race Official
Ellen Pesch is exactly the kind of person you want on the committee boat when you compete. She’s well trained, understands the rules, is thoughtful and fair, has competed as a sailor herself, has earned several certifications, and is driven to continually learn more. Because of you, people like Ellen are able to study with…Read More
Sailing Makes an Impact That Lasts a Lifetime
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,…Read More
Your Racing Wrap-up!
What a fantastic racing season! With your support, US Sailing hosted a total of 13 US Championship regattas this year, with sailors vying for victory from coast to coast. Here’s a wrap-up of the action! 2024 U.S. Multihull Championship May 23-26, 2024 Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club. Oak Point, TX For the Hobie Alter…Read More
Match Racing Grants Fund the Future
Storrs Fund gives post-collegiate sailors a new path in competitive sailing… “I was relieved, honored, and excited to get the Storrs grant! It helped me set a new goal of becoming a Top 10 world-ranked women's match racer (hopefully soon to be number 1).” You can feel the enthusiasm in Caroline Bayless’s words. And…Read More