US Sailing announced that nominations for the 2026 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year are open, widely acknowledged as the premier individual sailing honors in the United States. Established in 1961 by US Sailing and in partnership with Rolex since 1980, US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year award recognize the individual…Read More
US Sailing today announced a new format for its annual awards celebration, with the inaugural US Sailing Awards Dinner featuring the presentation of the Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards set for February 11, 2027, at Chicago Yacht Club. Under the new format, the US Sailing Awards Dinner will move to a different…Read More
The 2026 iteration of the Championship of Champions took place this past weekend in Syracuse, Indiana at the Wawasee Yacht Club in E Scows. Peter Keck and his team of Finn Rowe, James (Jimbob) Hackleman, and Eddie Cox took top honors in a talented fleet of Champions. The sailing conditions were challenging at best with…Read More
Bayview Yacht Club and US Sailing are preparing to welcome 10 teams to Detroit for the 2026 U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship, September 24–27. The national championship will be sailed in Bayview Yacht Club’s fleet of Ultimate 20s, bringing four days of clinic and championship activity to the Detroit River. US Sailing’s championship format calls…Read More
After three days of fierce competition on the Lafayette River in Norfolk, Virginia, Bonesaw emerged victorious at the 2026 U.S. Team Racing Championship, claiming the George R. Hinman Trophy for the first time. The championship-winning team featured Graham Landy, Chris Klevan, David Thompson, Elizabeth Redmond, Ian Barrows and Michaela O’Brien. Rock City Cruising Club finished…Read More
US Sailing announces the posting of: Athlete Selection Procedures, Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games The 2028 Olympic Games will take place from July 14-30, 2028. The Sailing events will be held in two venues: Belmont Shore (Windsurfing and Kite events) and the Port of Los Angeles (Dinghy, Skiff, and Multihull events). Windsurfing (iQFOiL) …Read More
20 teams of competitors will descend on Wawasee Yacht Club for the 2026 Championship of Champions, which invites US sailors who are National, North American and World Champions to compete to see who will be crowned the ultimate Champion. This year’s event will be held at Wawasee Yacht Club in Syracuse, Indiana September 16-20. Competitors will go head-to-head in the E Scow, a high-performance,…Read More
The 2027 National Sailing Programs Symposium (NSPS) is coming to Fort Myers, Florida, January 21–23, 2027, at the Luminary Hotel & Co. Join sailing professionals, program leaders, coaches, and industry experts from across the country for three days of learning, collaboration, and connection. NSPS 2027 will feature inspiring keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, networking opportunities,…Read More
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
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
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