US Sailing: Olympic Team Trials System Amended, Paralympic Trials System Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2015 Portsmouth, R.I. – US Sailing's Olympic Sailing Committee (OSC) has released amended selection procedures for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team (Sailing) for events selected for the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games. In addition, the OSC has released Rio 2016 U.S. Paralympic Team (Sailing) selection procedures. "Several of the classes did not schedule…Read More
Eric Leitner Wins Mallory Trophy on Final Race at U.S. Adult Championship
NEW JERSEY CITY, N.J. (October 12, 2015) – The spectator experience was breathtaking. The racing conditions were fantastic. And the talent on display in New York Harbor was remarkable. The 2015 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship wrapped-up on Monday after three exhilarating days over Columbus Day weekend. In what was described as a “miracle race”…Read More
Dave Perry Becomes Five-Time U.S. Match Racing Champion
The action was intense in Oyster Bay on the third and final day of the 2015 U.S. Match Racing Championship, hosted by Oakcliff Sailing. Dave Perry continues to make history at this premiere match racing event by adding his name to the Prince of Wales Bowl for the fifth time. Perry announced that this would be his final U.S. Match Racing Championship at the awards ceremony.
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49er Team – Funk and Burd Win Championship of Champions
The top 49er team in the country showed their diversity this weekend and captured one of US Sailing’s most intriguing championships. Brad Funk and Trevor Burd successfully acclimated to VX One to win the Championship of Champions, hosted by Gulfport Yacht Club.
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U.S. Adult Sailing Championship 2015 to be Contested in New York Harbor
NEW JERSEY CITY, N.J. (October 9, 2015) – The Manhattan skyline will act as the perfect backdrop for one of US Sailing’s most historic championships this Columbus Day weekend. Sailors from as far west as Hawaii and as far south as Florida will race over three days for the Clifford D. Mallory Trophy at the…Read More
Oakcliff Sailing to Host U.S. Match Racing Championship
OYSTER BAY, N.Y. (October 8, 2015) – Oakcliff Sailing has long been recognized as a hub for match racing enthusiasts. The popular sailing center will play host to the 48th edition of the U.S. Match Racing Championship this weekend in Oyster Bay, N.Y. Ten talented teams representing their home sailing organizations will go one-on-one for…Read More
2015 Championship of Champions to be Decided on Mississippi Sound
GULFPORT, Miss. (October 7, 2015) - US Sailing’s Championship of Champions is recognized as one of the more unique adult racing events in the country. All helmsmen have qualified for this event by winning a one-design class National, North American, or World Championship in the qualifying year (2014 - 2015). Helmsmen and their crew will…Read More
US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards: Nominations Now Being Accepted
YACHTSMAN & YACHTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS Portsmouth, R.I. (October 1, 2015) – US Sailing has announced that it is now accepting nominations for its 2015 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards, widely acknowledged as the foremost individual sailing honors in the nation. Through November 30, 2015, each member of US Sailing may…Read More