US Sailors Carry Momentum into Semaine Olympique Française After Strong Palma Performances
[caption id="attachment_47031" align="alignleft" width="394"] Kite racing at the 2024 French Olympic Week in Hyeres, France. Lexi Pline / US Sailing[/caption] US sailors are back on the water for Semaine Olympique Française, “French Olympic Week,” just two weeks after the Trofeo Princesa Sofía in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The event is the second stop on the…Read More
US Sailing Announces 2026 David Storrs Grant Recipients
US Sailing is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 David Storrs Match Racing Grant, an initiative dedicated to supporting the next generation of match racers through funding, mentorship, and access to high-level competition. This year’s recipients, Noah Robitshek and Julia Jaynes, exemplify the passion, commitment, and sportsmanship that define the future of match…Read More
Host Spotlight: Columbia Sailing Club to Host 2026 U.S. Multihull Championship
US Sailing is pleased to highlight Columbia Sailing Club (S.C.) as the host of the upcoming U.S. Multihull Championship, organized in partnership with Weta Class North America. Set on the expansive waters of Lake Murray April 29 through May 3, the event will bring top multihull sailors from across the country together for a premier…Read More
US Sailing Announces Carol Ewing to Board of Directors
US Sailing today announced the appointment of Carol Ewing to its Board of Directors, bringing decades of leadership, operational expertise, and deep involvement in the sport of sailing at the highest levels. Ewing, a lifelong sailor and accomplished race official, has been a driving force in regatta management and race administration both nationally and internationally…Read More
US Sailors Shine in Palma with Two Silver Medals and Strong Top-Four Finishes
[caption id="attachment_46955" align="alignleft" width="300"] 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca. March 30th till April 4th 2026.© Sailing Energy / Princesa Sofía Mallorca[/caption] After six days of competition on the Bay of Palma at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía, Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid delivered a standout performance in the 49er class, securing the silver medal. Noah…Read More
Hanson Rescue Medal Awarded to California Yacht Club Mark Set Boat Crew
[caption id="attachment_46911" align="alignleft" width="415"] US Sailing Board Member Marie Rogers presents Drew Baldwin with the Hanson Rescue Medal. Photo Courtesy of California Yacht Club.[/caption] The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee awarded the Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to the crew of a California Yacht Club Mark Set Boat for rescuing a disabled vessel in…Read More
Olympic Classes Season Opener Set for Spain
[caption id="attachment_46883" align="alignleft" width="372"] 53 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by Iberostar. © Sailing Energy / Princesa Sofía Mallorca02 April, 2024[/caption] More than 40 US sailors will take to the water in Palma de Mallorca, including Olympians, time-tested pairings, and some new debuts from US teams and athletes for the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofìa Regatta. The regatta, which marks the official…Read More
US Sailing Announces 2025 Adaptive Award Recipients
US Sailing presented the organization’s two Adaptive Sailing Awards – the Robie Pierce and the Gay S. Lynn – in a ceremony at the New England Regional Symposium at Bristol Yacht Club. Hudson River Community Sailing was awarded the Robie Pierce for Outstanding Adaptive Programming, while Paul Bollinger of Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating took home…Read More