Ullman and Keen Honored as US National Coaches of the Year
Pictured: Dave Ullman (Newport Beach, Calif.) with 2015 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Test Event gold medalists Haeger and Provancha. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2016 Portsmouth, R.I. - After soliciting nominations from the public, US Sailing's Olympic Sailing Committee (OSC) today announced David Ullman (Newport Beach, Calif.) as US Sailing's 2015 National Coach of the Year,…Read More
Railey (USA) Wins Silver at Radial Worlds, Fifth Career Medal
Pictured: Paige Railey (Clearwater, Fla.), US Sailing Team Sperry. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2016 Portsmouth, R.I. - The US Sailing Team Sperry's Paige Railey (Clearwater, Fla.) has won a silver medal at the 2016 Laser Radial World Championship, held on Banderas Bay at Riviera Nayarit, Mexico. This is Railey's fifth career Worlds podium finish, having won Gold…Read More
Rio 2016 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team Roster Announced
Pictured: Paris Henken (Coronado, Calif.) and Helena Scutt (Kirkland, Wash.), 49erFX, U.S. Olympic Sailing Team, training in Rio de Janeiro. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2016 Portsmouth, R.I. - The last of seven regattas comprising the Rio 2016 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team Athlete Selection Series has concluded, and US Sailing has confirmed the names of the fifteen sailors who…Read More
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