The Weather Channel: Will Meteorology Help Bring US Olympic Gold?
Will Meteorology Help Bring US Olympic Gold? US Sailing Team meteorologist Chelsea Carlson Freas shares insights with the Weather Channel on how weather data and instincts could help bring home a gold medal as this summer’s Olympics races take place along France’s southern coast in the city of Marseilles. Watch the video: https://weather.com/news/weather/video/will-meteorology-help-bring-home-us-olympic-sailing-goldRead More
Host Spotlight: 2024 Independence Cup / U.S. Para Sailing Championship, The Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation
The Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation (JGASF), based in Chicago, Illinois, stands as a beacon of inspiration within the sailing community for their unwavering support of adaptive athletes within the sport. Founded with the mission of teaching people with disabilities the sport of sailing, the Foundation has consistently demonstrated its commitment to providing transformative experiences…Read More
Eight Bells: Gloria Melges
Gloria Melges, a beloved member of the sailing community and an esteemed race committee officer, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024. Born in New Jersey on May 27, 1931, Gloria was raised spending summers aboard a Great Lakes cruising sailboat out of Chicago, where her father served as Commodore of the Columbia Yacht Club.…Read More
Introducing the Official US Sailing Team Marseille Pin
Celebrate and support the US Sailing Team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with our exclusive collection. Featuring the specially designed US Sailing Team Marseille Pin, which is shared and traded among athletes. You can join in on the history of Olympic Pin Trading with some of these exclusive merchandise items and learn more about…Read More
Event Recap: US Open Sailing Series – 2024 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta
The 2024 US Open Sailing Series for the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta at Los Alamitos Bay Yacht Club in Long Beach, California, delivered an exhilarating week of competitive racing, featuring a diverse fleet of sailors across multiple classes. This event, an integral part of the sailing calendar, showcased both seasoned competitors and promising young…Read More
Olympic Sailor Awarded Gold Medal More than 70 Years After Winning in Helsinki
Michael Beaver Schoettle is living proof that good things come to those who wait. In impeccable timing, just days before the Paris opening ceremonies, the Olympic sailor finally received his long-awaited gold medal from the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. This special ceremony took place as the LA84 Foundation celebrated its 40th anniversary in Los Angeles on…Read More
2024 Independence Cup/U.S. Para Sailing Championship Preview
The Independence Cup founded by the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation, is a premier regatta for sailors with disabilities. This year, US Sailing has partnered with the Foundation to embed the U.S. Para Sailing Championship within the Independence Cup allowing sailors the opportunity to sail for two prestigious titles within a single event. This is…Read More
Three Bronze Medals at 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships in Lake Garda, Italy
LAKE GARDA, ITALY (July 19, 2024) -- After five days of intense racing on Lake Garda, Italy, the United States concluded the regatta with three podium finishes and six top five finishes at the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships. Overall, the US Youth Team achieved all top 20 finishes across nine disciplines in one of…Read More