3 American Teams Qualify for Medal Races at Trofeo Princesa Sofía, First Sailing Grand Slam Event of 2025
After six days of racing on the Bay of Palma at the 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofía, three American teams finished the opening series in the top 10, qualifying for prestigious medal races at the largest Olympic classes regatta of the year.
Read MoreLead-Up to LA28 Officially Begins with the Princesa Sofía Regatta in Mallorca
29 athletes representing the US across eight Olympic classes will spar with over 50 other countries at the 54th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca, considered to be the European season opener. Racing runs March 31-April 5 in the Bay of Palma and is the largest annual Olympic class regatta with nearly 800 boats and boards competing.
Read MoreNearly 100 Olympic Hopefuls Train at CISA Clinic in Long Beach, CA
With Paris in the rear-view mirror, 94 athletes with sights set on representing the Stars and Stripes took to future Olympic waters at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club for the prestigious 2025 CISA Advanced Racing Clinic. The group spent 12 hours on the water, enjoyed five presentations, and learned from 16 staff that included six Olympian coaches for three days of training March 15-17.
Read MoreMarcus Lynch, High Performance Director, on the Status of US Olympic Sailing with Sights on LA28
An update on the status of the Olympic efforts within US Sailing, where we’re headed, and additional FAQs.
Read More28 Athletes at 2025 49er & 49erFX US Nationals Illustrates Strength of American Skiff Movement
“With the 2025 Nationals in the books, the stage is set for an exciting season ahead,” reflected McBride. “The level of competition, depth of talent, and camaraderie on display at this event confirms that the U.S. skiff scene is gaining momentum!”
Read MoreUSST and ODP Kickstart the LA28 Quad at Team USA Training Center in Colorado
The USST, ODP, Staff and Coaches gathered at the Colorado Springs Training Center, a world-class training venue open to all Team USA athletes. The center focuses on the full athlete experience with lodging, a dining hall, sports medicine clinic, science lab, and state of the art fitness facilities.
Read MoreUS Sailing’s Winter Domestic ODP Training Camps Hit Midway Point
The second winter ODP training camp wrapped just before the holidays for 66 athletes, marking the halfway point. Consistent with all ODP camps, athletes were welcomed to a training oasis that prioritized time on the water and surrounded them with comprehensive resources to support an intense five days.
Read MoreUS Sailing Announces New Tiered Pathway to US Sailing Team with Olympic Development Program (ODP) and Youth Team
For the first time in US Sailing’s history, the three programs are formally connected through seven tiers, delivering a transparent and well-articulated process. The new pathway illustrates a commitment to putting athletes first by providing them with a clear understanding of selection procedures and entry opportunities for each group.
Read MoreOver 200 Athletes Train on East and West Coasts with US Sailing Youth & Olympic Development Programs
Training efforts are ramping up in the Youth and Olympic Development (ODP) spaces. During the week before Thanksgiving, three training camps ran simultaneously for over 200 athletes, with support from 32 US Sailing coaches, 22 regional program coaches, and seven US Sailing staff members.
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