Paul Cayard: Open Letter on the IPC Verdict

On January 30, 2023, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced their decision that Para Sailing will not be reinstated for Los Angeles 2028 after a valiant worldwide campaign led by World Sailing to boost involvement in the sport and support of Para athletes. 

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Selection Procedures Announced for Para Classes at 2023 Sailing World Championships

In addition to the Olympic classes, the 2023 Sailing World Championship will also hold events in four Para Sailing classes for the first time ever: Men’s Hansa 303, Women’s Hansa 303, 2.4mR OD, and RS Venture Connect.

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US Sailing Foundation Announces the First Kevin Burnham Memorial Grant Recipients

[caption id="attachment_38742" align="alignleft" width="416"] © Daniel Forster[/caption] BRISTOL, RI (January 25, 2023) — The US Sailing Foundation awarded the inaugural Kevin Burnham Memorial Grants to three promising young sailors in December. Created in honor of Athens 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Kevin Burnham, the grants assist young sailors not yet on the US Sailing Team as they…Read More

West Marine US Open Series Florida Announced

US Sailing is proud to announce its return to Florida for the third annual 2023 West Marine US Open Sailing Series. Register TODAY!

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A Month-Long World Championship Marathon for the USST in October

Like a 4th of July fireworks show finale, the month of October will serve as a grand conclusion for the 2022 Olympic sailing circuit, with four World Championships happening over the course of the month.

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US Sailing Team’s Olympic Development Program Launches Mixed 470 Program, Opens Applications

With sights set on Paris 2024 & Los Angeles 2028, the US Sailing Team is proud to announce the opening of applications for its new Mixed 470 Program. The Mixed 470 Program is a collaboration between the US Sailing Team’s Olympic Development Program (ODP) and the Windmark Sailing Foundation.

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Great Moments and Lessons Learned for USA at Skiff & Nacra 17 World Championships

US Sailing Team’s month in Canada has come to a close. The Team entered the World Championship event with a variety of goals across the 49er, 49er FX, and Nacra 17 classes and made headlines for showcasing expert tactics and skill on St. Margarets Bay.

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12 US Sailing Team Athletes Ready for Action in Canada for World Championships

For athletes pursuing the Olympics, World Championships are a critical piece of the journey: it’s the annual opportunity to qualify for the US Sailing Team, an important check-in with the international fleets on the way to Paris 2024, and the time for a fresh reset of world rankings.

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Save the Date: Los Angeles 2028 Dates ANNOUNCED

From LA28.org: The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be here in six short years. The LA28 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony is set for July 14, 2028, with the Games running through July 30, 2028, and the LA28 Paralympic Games will kick off August 15, 2028, and close August 27, 2028.

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Selection Procedures Announced for Paris 2024, Pan Am Games 2023, and More

Selection procedures for all four events have been prepared and approved by the International Selection Committee (ISC) of US Sailing.

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