ODP Interest Form Now Live
US Sailing’s new Olympic Development Program Manager, Rosie Chapman, is inviting all who are interested in Olympic Development (ODP) to fill out their interest in a form to enter the database for upcoming clinics and camps. Even if athletes have been in touch in the past, all are encouraged to submit interest.
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Event Preview: 2024 U.S. Youth Championship Presented by SouthCoast Wind
Date: June 22-25, 2024 Location: Roger Williams University, Bristol, Rhode Island Organized by: US Sailing The 2024 U.S. Youth Championship, presented by SouthCoast Wind, is set to take place from June 22 to June 25 at Roger Williams University in the picturesque coastal town of Bristol, Rhode Island. As the pinnacle event for youth sailing…Read More
Event Recap: Women’s 49erFX Camp in Miami, FL
From Phil Muller, US Sailing’s Youth Performance Manager: We’ve just wrapped a four-day women’s 49erFX camp in Miami led by Paris Henken and Rosie Chapman. The vision behind the camp is to expand our programming for women in high performance sailing. It’s a core value of the organization and we at US Sailing are grateful…Read More
In the News: Revitalizing Youth Sailing: Insights from John Pearce
[caption id="attachment_41375" align="alignleft" width="400"] February U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Sailing | ILCA 6 & ILCA 7[/caption] As featured in Inside the Laylines In a compelling response to a parent letter published in Inside the Laylines, John Pearce, US Sailing Youth Racing Manager, shares how the organization is spearheading initiatives to transform youth sailing with important…Read More
US Sailing to Host High Performance ILCA 6 Training Camp in New Bedford
In a demonstrative commitment to the future of high-performance sailing, US Sailing is hosting an ILCA 6 training camp at the New Bedford Yacht Club, bringing together top-tier talent from across the nation. This collaboration between the US Sailing Olympic Development Program (ODP) and the US Youth Team, aims to bring together youth and Olympic…Read More
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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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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Apply now for US Sailing Foundation’s Kevin Burnham Memorial Grants & Nominate an Athlete for the Kevin Burnham Memorial Award
[caption id="attachment_38742" align="alignleft" width="386"] © Daniel Forster[/caption] BRISTOL, RI (September 7, 2023) —The US Sailing Foundation is accepting applications for the Kevin Burnham Memorial Grant, as well as receiving nominations for the Kevin Burnham Memorial Award. These two separate honors were established in loving memory of Kevin Burnham, 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and 1992 Olympic…Read More
A Silver Medal and Two More Olympic Test Event Representatives Locked in at French Olympic Week 2023
From French Mistral winds in the 30s to bobbing around in postponement and everything in between, Hyères tested competitors with a wide range of challenges during the 54th edition of Semaine Olympique Française. Daniela Moroz brought home a silver medal for the USA in the Women’s Formula Kite and two more classes finished off their selection procedures for the 2023 Olympic Test Event and Pan American Games.
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