A Good Start is the Focus of Miami Olympic Development Program Camp

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18, 2016 Skimming across the water at breakneck speed, sailing a modern skiff like the 29er can appear to be an aquatic high-wire act, where one false move can lead to complete disaster. But looks can be deceiving. These boats are made to go fast and—as is the case with a…Read More

McNay and Hughes (Men’s 470) Earn Selection to Rio 2016 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team

Pictured: Stu McNay and David Hughes, Men's 470, US Sailing Team Sperry.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2016 [caption id="attachment_24572" align="alignleft" width="300"] Stu McNay (left) & David Hughes (right).[/caption] Palma de Mallorca, Spain -  Stu McNay (Providence, R.I.) and Dave Hughes (Miami, Fla.) have earned selection to the Rio 2016 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team based on the results of the US…Read More

470 Europeans: Bronze for McNay & Hughes As Olympic Contenders Square Off

Pictured: Stu McNay and Dave Hughes, Men's 470, US Sailing Team Sperry, shortly after the medal race in Palma. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2016 Palma de Mallorca, Spain - The 2016 470 Class European Championship (April 7-12) have concluded in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, and for the second consecutive year, the US Sailing Team Sperry's Stu McNay (Providence, R.I.) and Dave Hughes (Miami,…Read More

470 Europeans: Two American Teams Aiming For Podium

Pictured: Stu McNay and Dave Hughes, Men's 470, US Sailing Team Sperry FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2016 Palma de Mallorca, Spain - After five days of hard racing, US Sailing Team Sperry athletes will have a chance at the podium in tomorrow's medal races at the 2016 470 Class European Championship (April 7-12) in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.…Read More

Haeger and Provancha (Women’s 470) Earn Selection to Rio 2016 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team

Pictured: Annie Haeger & Briana Provancha, Women's 470, US Sailing Team Sperry. Photo: Onne van der Wal FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2016 [caption id="attachment_24573" align="alignleft" width="300"] Annie Haeger (left) and teammate Briana Provancha (right).[/caption] Palma de Mallorca, Spain - Annie Haeger (East Troy, Wisc.) and Briana Provancha (San Diego, Calif.) have earned selection to the Rio 2016 U.S. Olympic…Read More

470 Europeans: USA Women in 6th, Men in 8th Overall

Pictured: Stu McNay and Dave Hughes, Men's 470, US Sailing Team Sperry FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2016 Palma de Mallorca, Spain - Competitors at the 2016 470 Class European Championship (April 7-12) enjoyed near-perfect sailing conditions on day three of racing in Palma. Sunny skies, a light swell and 12-16 knots of breeze provided many of the world's best…Read More

470 Europeans: Storms Frustrate Racing On Day 2

Pictured: Sydney Bolger (Long Beach, Calif.) and Carly Shevitz (Santa Barbara, Calif.), Women's 470, US Sailing Team Sperry FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8, 2016 Palma de Mallorca, Spain - Progress at the 470 Class European Championship (April 7-12) was impeded by rain and inconsistent wind in Palma on Day 2 of the event. Despite earnest attempts by race committee personnel,…Read More

470 Europeans: USA Top Ten In Men’s & Women’s Fleets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2016 Palma de Mallorca, Spain - The opening races have been completed at the 470 Class European Championship (April 7-12), and US Sailing Team Sperry athletes occupy top-ten positions in both the men's and women's fleets after a light and shifty day off the coast of Mallorca, Spain. This year's Europeans serves as…Read More

Women’s 470 Rio 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Selection Series To Be Decided in Palma

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2016 Palma de Mallorca, Spain - The second and final Rio 2016 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team selection event, the 470 Class European Championship (April 7-12), is set to begin on Thursday in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Two strong US Sailing Team Sperry (national team) women's boats are in contention for the…Read More

McNay and Hughes (Men’s 470) Look to Defend European Title in Palma

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2016 [caption id="attachment_24572" align="alignleft" width="300"] Stu McNay & Dave Hughes, Men's 470[/caption] Palma de Mallorca, Spain - After medal-winning performances at Sailing World Cup Miami, Presented by Sunbrella, and at the Trofeo Princesa Sofia in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, the US Sailing Team Sperry's Stu McNay (Providence, R.I.) and Dave Hughes (Miami, Fla.) will…Read More