Nominations Now Open for US Sailing’s 2013 Coach the the Year Awards

Portsmouth, R.I. (Jan. 13, 2014) – US Sailing’s Olympic Sailing Committee (OSC) is pleased to announce that the nomination period has opened for the 2013 Coach of the Year Awards. The OSC will honor coaches in five categories who have distinguished themselves at the youth, national and international levels. The awards are a part of…Read More

Day 1 – ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami 2014

DATE: January 27th, 2014 Daily Summary: The opening races of ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami have been completed in warm but light-air conditions on the waters of Biscayne Bay. This year marks the 25th edition of what has become a cornerstone event on the international Olympic and Paralympic sailing circuit. The regatta also holds particular importance for…Read More

Day 2 – ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami 2014

DATE: January 28, 2014   Daily Summary: Light air returned to Miami, and forced delays of racing in all classes on Day 2. However, American athletes still delivered strong performances in the tricky conditions, and are in the top five overall in seven of thirteen classes, and are in the top ten in ten classes.   Laser…Read More

Day 3 – ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami 2014

DATE: January 29, 2014   Daily Summary: The absence of suitable breeze in the morning on Day 3 of racing was followed by heavy rains in the afternoon, a combination that ultimately scuttled the attempts of regatta officials to complete any races. As a result, scores and standings remain unchanged for all competitors at ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami,…Read More

Day 5 – ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami 2014

DATE: January 31, 2014   Daily Summary: Light air returned to Miami, and a frustrating run of bad luck continued for athletes, race officials, and organizers at ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami. "I've never seen anything like this weather in the 20-plus years I've been around this event," said American Olympic gold and silver medalist Kevin Burnham, who…Read More

Day 6 (Medal Races) – ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami 2014

DATE: February 1, 2014   Daily Summary: Medal Race Day at ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami brought with it added pressure, close racing, and a renewed breeze that was a welcome sight to all competitors. The US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider added to its medal haul with a gold in the Laser Radial, silver in the…Read More

Selection Events Released for 2015 US Pan American Games Team

Portsmouth, R.I. (February 14, 2014) - The US Olympic Sailing Committee (OSC) has released the list of selection events for the 2015 United States Pan American Games Team, which will compete at the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games. Pending approval by the US Olympic Committee (USOC), the top eligible team at the following events will…Read More

2014 US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider Announced

Portsmouth, R.I. (February 27, 2014) – US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport, has named forty-two Olympic and Paralympic class athletes to the 2014 US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider. The national team is selected annually and is comprised of the top sailors competing in the events selected for the Rio de Janeiro 2016…Read More

Clearwater Community Sailing Center Named US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider Training Center

    Portsmouth, R.I. (March 7, 2014) - The US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider has named Clearwater Community Sailing Center (CCSC) of Clearwater, Florida, an official US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider Training Center. As part of its new role, CCSC will acquire three brand-new 2.4mR Paralympic keelboats, two SKUD-18 Paralympic keelboats, and four Laser Radial Olympic dinghies. US…Read More

US Sailing Selects Roster for 2014 ISAF Youth Worlds Team

Portsmouth, R.I. (March 14, 2014) - US Sailing has named twelve athletes to its 2014 International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Youth World Championships Team. The premier youth event in international sailing, ISAF Youth Worlds represents the ultimate stage for America's best young talent. The 2014 edition will take place from July 12-19 in Tavira, Portugal. "The…Read More