Florida’s Emerald Coast Welcomes 2018 U.S. Multihull Championship
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (April 18, 2018) – The Spring sailing season has arrived and the US Sailing National Championship season gets underway this week on Florida’s Emerald Coast in Fort Walton Beach. The 2018 U.S. Multihull Championship, hosted by the Fort Walton Yacht Club, takes place over four days of racing on Choctawhatchee Bay…Read More
US Sailing Names Qualifying Regattas for 2018 U.S. Team Racing Championship
2018 Hinman to be Hosted by The Foundry in Cleveland, Ohio BRISTOL, RI (April 17, 2018) – US Sailing and the U.S. Team Racing Championship committee has instituted a series of qualifying regattas for the 2018 U.S. Team Racing Championship, hosted by The Foundry in Cleveland, Ohio on September 27-30. These qualifying events will be…Read More
US Sailing Hanson Medal to be Awarded at Pacific Sail and Power Boat Show for 2017 Rescue in San Francisco Bay
Sailors Rescue Swimmer from Sea Lion BRISTOL, RI (April 13, 2018) – The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee will award the Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to a sailboat’s crew for their rescue of a swimmer injured by an attacking sea lion in San Francisco Bay. The rescuing sailors aboard Grey Goose conducted the…Read More
Chapman, Keen Honored as US Sailing 2017 Coaches of the Year
Pictured from left: U.S. Youth World Team Leader Leandro Spina, Emma Cowles, Steve Keen, Carmen Cowles, and Rosie Chapman. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2018 Portsmouth, R.I.- After receiving nominations from the public in early 2018, US Sailing’s Olympic Sailing Committee (OSC) today announced two winners of 2017 national coaching awards. Rosie Chapman (Houston, Texas) has been…Read More
New National Standard and Resource Guide Available for Recreational Boating Skills Instructors
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 8, 2018) - The U.S. Coast Guard’s National On-Water Standards (NOWS) Program grant management team and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) are pleased to announce the publication of an American National Standard for the on-the-water instruction for beginner-level recreational boating operators. The new Instructional Approach Standard (formally titled EDU-4 On-Water Instruction…Read More
Reineke, Duncan Reflect on Storied 2017 at Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year Awards Ceremony
Erika Reineke, Peter Duncan Reflect on Storied 2017 at Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year Awards Ceremony NEW YORK, NY (February 28, 2018) - The sport of sailing in the U.S. took center stage in New York on Wednesday as the two most accomplished competitive American sailors of 2017 were celebrated as Rolex Yachtsman…Read More
US Sailing Honors Award Winners at Sailing Leadership Forum for Contributions to the Sport
The US Sailing Award winners for 2017 were recognized Thursday night for their contributions to the sport of sailing in the United States. To celebrate the accomplishments of these individuals and organizations, US Sailing recognized them at the Sailing Leadership Forum in St. Pete Beach, Florida, hosted by the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort.
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Bella Mente Quantum Racing, US Sailing Partner to Develop America’s Cup Team for NYYC and Promote Sailing in U.S.
Focus on Reconnecting the America’s Cup to the U.S. Sailing Base and Developing High Caliber Competitive Sailing Talent NEW YORK, N.Y. (February 2, 2018) – Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association (“BMQRA”) and US Sailing today announced a broad partnership in support of the New York Yacht Club’s challenge for the 36th America’s Cup to further…Read More