Pacific Life Announces US Sailing Team Athlete Ambassadors, $1 Million Training Fund Through 2028, and Life Insurance Coverage for Active Team Members

Pacific Life announced its six new US Sailing athlete ambassadors at a November 4 event at Newport Harbor Yacht Club, where team athletes, Olympians, and leaders from Pacific Life, US Sailing, and the sailing community gathered to celebrate the partnership. As part of its broader commitment to the team, the company will establish a $1…Read More

Eleven Teams Head to Texas for the 2026 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship

Sailors from across the country will converge on Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook, Texas, November 4–7, for the 2026 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship. Teams will compete for two trophies: the Clifford D. Mallory Trophy, awarded to the winning team, and the Staton J. Peele Sportsmanship Trophy, awarded to the team selected by race officials and…Read More

Olympic Pathways Camps Return in 2027

[caption id="attachment_52763" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo Credit: Quinn Wilson / Salty Brother[/caption] Building on the success of this summer’s Olympic Pathways Camp in San Pedro, California, US Sailing and Oakcliff are continuing their partnership in 2027 to give more American sailors the opportunity to explore Olympic-class sailing and learn what it takes to pursue an Olympic…Read More

Pineapple Cup – Montego Bay Race Returns in 2027 as US Sailing’s US Open – Offshore

The Montego Bay Yacht Club is pleased to announce the return of the Pineapple Cup–Montego Bay Race, with the 36th edition of the iconic Miami-to-Montego Bay offshore race scheduled to start April 10, 2027, hosted by Biscayne Bay Yacht Club. The event will be recognized as US Sailing’s US Open – Offshore, marking an exciting…Read More

Brown & Brown: A New Name for US Sailing’s Longtime Marine Insurance Partner

US Sailing’s long-time marine insurance partner has a new name. Risk Strategies is now part of Brown & Brown, and you will begin seeing the Brown & Brown name across US Sailing’s website and communications. While the name has changed, the marine insurance professionals US Sailing members have known and trusted from our 25+ year…Read More

Destination Spotlight: Fort Myers, Florida | NSPS 2027 

Get ready to trade the winter chill for sunshine, waterfront views, and three days of learning, networking, and inspiration at the 2027 National Sailing Programs Symposium (NSPS) in beautiful Fort Myers, Florida!  Taking place January 21–23, 2027, NSPS brings together sailing professionals, instructors, program directors, and industry leaders from across the country to share ideas,…Read More

William Stratton and Team Claim 2026 U.S. Match Racing Championship with Perfect 13–0 Record

[caption id="attachment_51756" align="alignleft" width="300"] day 4[/caption] This past weekend, William Stratton, Matei Meglic and Sidney Gathrid won the U.S. Match Racing Championship in convincing fashion, finishing with a perfect 13–0 record on San Diego Bay. Teams from across the country competed for the national title and the nomination to represent the United States at the…Read More

San Diego Yacht Club Ready to Kick Off 2026 U.S. Match Racing Championship

San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) and US Sailing are preparing to welcome 10 teams to the 2026 U.S. Match Racing Championship, October 15–18. This year’s championship will be sailed in SDYC’s fleet of J/22s, bringing three days of high-level match racing to San Diego Bay. “We’re very excited to host the 2026 US Match Racing…Read More

US Sailing and Barton & Gray Announce Official Partnership

US Sailing is pleased to announce a new partnership with Barton & Gray Mariners Club, naming Barton & Gray an Official Fleet Partner and Official Partner of US Sailing. The two-year partnership will bring together two organizations with a shared commitment to creating exceptional experiences on the water and expanding engagement with the sailing community.…Read More

Champions Crowned, Youth Worlds Team Qualified at 2026 U.S. Youth Championship and Nacra 15 North American Championship

Over 190 youth sailors vied for US Sailing’s premier youth championship trophies, and the right to represent the United States at the Youth Sailing World Championship, over Columbus Day weekend. The U.S. Youth Championship hosted by Alamitos Bay Yacht Club in Long Beach, CA featured 29er, Formula Kite, International 420, ILCA 6 and iQFOiL boat classes, while the Buzzelli Nacra 15 North American Championship hosted by Sarasota…Read More