ARC Team USA and US Sailing Announce Strategic Partnership to Build a National America’s Cup Fan Network
ARC Team USA and US Sailing announced a strategic partnership designed to bring sailing communities across the United States closer to the team’s America’s Cup campaign. Working alongside US Sailing and the team’s home sailing club, Sail Newport, the partnership will focus on building a national fan-engagement program that gives yacht clubs, community sailing organizations,…Read More
Eight Bells: Peter Gerard
Peter A. Gerard, 80, passed away on August 17, 2026, after a brief illness. Melinda, his loving wife of 52 years, and his daughter Jennifer were with him for his final moments. To say that Peter was “larger than life” not only described his tall, distinguished, presence, but also how he chose to live and…Read More
2026 Bermuda Race Investigation Report of the F-TCF Error
[caption id="attachment_49003" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo: Stephen Cloutier/ Bermuda Race Foundation[/caption] The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee along with US Sailing has completed its review of the F-TCF scoring error that manifested during the 2026 Bermuda Race. For 120 years the Bermuda Race has been organized by passionate and experienced competitors ashore and on the course who…Read More
Eight Bells: John Rousmaniere
John Rousmaniere 1944-2026 By R. Steven Tsuchiya and Sheila McCurdy John Pierce Rousmaniere, sailor, historian, advocate for safety at sea, and 2020 National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee, whose books became essential reading for generations of sailors, died on August 8, 2026. He was 82. The author or editor of nearly forty books on sailing,…Read More
San Francisco Team Wins Chubb U.S. Youth Triplehanded Championship
Top youth sailors from across the country converged on Noroton Yacht Club in Darien, CT on August 7-10th for the 2026 Chubb U.S. Youth Triplehanded Championship for the Sears Cup. The regatta marked the 105th Anniversary of the Sears Cup, US Sailing’s oldest Championship. “This was a once in a generation opportunity for our club" says Noroton’s Commodore Scott Harrison. “It was great…Read More
Final US OCR Underway for 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17
The second half of the San Pedro Olympic Class Regatta got underway August 3 as some of the world's fastest Olympic sailing classes launch from the beach at the future home of the LA 2028 Olympics. In this second week of racing, another 140 competitors from 20 countries will compete, including 27 Olympians. Among them…Read More
Sean Herbert Claims Overall Victory as 2026 U.S. Wingfoil Championships Conclude on San Francisco Bay
The 2026 U.S. Wingfoil Championships concluded on Sunday after three days of world-class racing on San Francisco Bay, with competitors treated to another spectacular day of sunshine and steady 15–20 knot winds - ideal conditions for a thrilling championship finale. Despite forecasts calling for lighter breeze, San Francisco once again delivered, providing championship-caliber conditions for…Read More
Big Wins at the 2026 US Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship for the Leiter Trophy
The 2026 US Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship for the Leiter Trophy, hosted by Corpus Christi Yacht Club in Corpus Christi, Texas on July 27-30 featured the strong winds and choppy water that Corpus Christi is known for. This special event featured a 2-day clinic with US Sailing coaches followed by 2 days of racing, giving the 16 young female sailors an exceptional learning experience in…Read More