Volunteer at the LA28 Olympic Games
US Sailing members and friends are invited to apply to serve as Games-time volunteers for the LA28 Olympic Games. What you need to know: Most volunteer roles will be based at venues in the Los Angeles area and will not be on the water. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old at the time…Read More
Pacific Life Launches as Presenting Partner of the US Sailing Team
Today, Pacific Life and US Sailing announced a landmark partnership with Pacific Life being named the Presenting Partner of the US Sailing Team through 2028. The partnership marks one of the most significant sponsorship positions in the future of American sailing and will provide vital support for US Sailing Team athletes as they compete on…Read More
Eight Bells: John Ruf
The sailing community honors the life of John Ruf, a determined competitor, Paralympic medalist, World Champion, and lifelong advocate for the sport whose resilience inspired sailors around the world. John’s sailing journey began as a child, learning to sail X-boats alongside his grandfather and mother before progressing to M-16 Scows and E-Scows. Throughout his youth,…Read More
Racing Begins on Olympic Waters for 2026 Olympic Classes Regatta
The road to Los Angeles 2028 continues this week as the world's best kiteboarders and windsurfers descend on Long Beach, California for the 2026 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta (OCR), with 15 US athletes taking to the waters off Belmont Shore for racing July 13-16. The Long Beach OCR marks a critical opportunity for…Read More
US Sailing Provides Additional Information on Newport Bermuda Race Scoring and Next Steps
US Sailing recognizes that the Newport Bermuda Race scoring issue created understandable frustration and confusion among competitors. To provide transparency regarding the Forecast-Time Correction Factor (F-TCF) scoring, we want to clearly explain what occurred, and share the steps we are taking to improve clarity and confidence as we continue advancing offshore sailing in the United…Read More
Winners are crowned at the 24th C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and the 2026 U.S. Para Sailing Championships
Article by Sam Crichton NEWPORT, R.I. (June 30, 2026) – Twenty-five sailors competing at the 24th C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and 2026 U.S. Para Sailing Championships have completed three days of racing which was preceded by a two-day coaching clinic. The 13 sailors in the 2.4mR class and six boats in the…Read More
Peter Herlihy and New Bedford Yacht Club Win 2026 US Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup
[caption id="attachment_47656" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo Credit: Peter D Taylor[/caption] The 2026 US Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup, hosted by Oakcliff Sailing in Oyster Bay, N.Y., June 24–28, featured highly competitive racing despite exceptionally light winds that tested sailors and race officials throughout the weekend. "It was a pleasure hosting the young sailors…Read More
Statement from US Sailing Regarding Newport Bermuda Race Scoring
US Sailing recognizes that the software-related issue affecting the corrected-time calculations in the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race has had a significant impact on competitors, race officials, and the broader sailing community. We sincerely apologize for the role we played in what was a complex and multifaceted situation. The issue resulted from an error in the…Read More