U.S. Olympic Sailing Breakdown

Your one-stop-shop for everything you need to stay informed on your Team USA in Marseille! WHAT WE SAIL There are 10 classes (class = type of boat / board): Women's & Men's Kiteboarding, 49er, 49erFX, Nacra 17, Mixed 470, Men's & Women's iQFOiL, ILCA 6, ILCA 7 (USA is not competing in the ILCA 7)…Read More

2024 Youth Sailing World Championships Mid-Week Update  

Racing is underway at the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships at the beautiful venue of Lake Garda, Italy with 14 US Youth Team athletes competing across 9 classes. Athletes were selected based on the US Sailing Athlete Selection System and Requirements for the Youth Sailing World Championships.  The Youth Sailing World Championships bring together over…Read More

US Sailing Offshore Office Prepares for Centennial Bayview Mackinac Race   

The 100th Bayview Mackinac Race, the world’s longest continuously run long distance freshwater yacht race, promises to be a landmark event and the US Sailing Offshore Office has been busier than ever, issuing all ratings for American boats in the race. Central to the fairness and competitiveness of the race is the ORC (Offshore Racing…Read More

14 American Athletes Set to Compete at the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships 

Hundreds of the world’s best youth sailors are set to compete in the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships on Lake Garda, Italy beginning on July 13, 2024, and14 of these athletes are representing the United States. The opening ceremony takes place on July 13, with racing to follow through July 19.   US Youth Team…Read More

US Sailing Adaptive Instructor Explained   

Are you a certified instructor, program director, or volunteer eager to contribute to the world of adaptive sailing? If you're interested in starting an adaptive program or helping individuals with disabilities or those needing special accommodations to sail, then the Adaptive Instructor Workshop by US Sailing is tailor-made for you.   What is the Adaptive Instructor…Read More

Youth Champs Perspective from Phil Muller

From US Sailing Youth Performance Manager, Phil Muller: The US Sailing Youth Championships is special, not only because of its history and longevity, but because it nudges us all a little closer together. To see the Nacra15, 29er, i420 and ILCA sailors rigging side by side along Roger William's University lush waterfront makes me really proud…Read More

US Sailing Announces 2024 REACH Youth Engagement Grant Recipients

[caption id="attachment_42391" align="alignright" width="448"] Photo credit: Community Boating, Bellingham Bay (WA)[/caption] BRISTOL, R.I. (July 2, 2024) – Sailing centers throughout the country have been awarded grants to grow youth sailing through STEM and environmental education with the US Sailing Reach Initiative. The Reach Initiative grants provide non-profit sailing centers with funds and resources to further…Read More

Event Recap: 2024 U.S. Junior Women’s Championship

The 2024 U.S. Junior Women's Championship, presented by Southcoast Wind, was an exciting event that showcased the talents of young female sailors from across the nation. The championship featured multiple days of valuable clinics, followed by racing, with sailors competing in both the ILCA 6 and 29er classes. The Singlehanded Championship was started by Tom…Read More

Team Pinckney Wins 2024 U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup

The 2024 U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship (USYMRC) for the Rose Cup was a thrilling event down to the final moments of the last race. The Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, Massachusetts hosted a fantastic event for all regatta participants. The final round ended with a 3-1 win from Morgan Pinckney, Peter Barnard, Samantha Hemans,…Read More

U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship Day 2 Recap 

The penultimate day of racing has wrapped up in Marblehead at the USYMRC, hosted by the Corinthian Yacht Club. After two days of racing and two days of clinic coached by Dave Perry and Janel Zarkowsky Martin, coemption is heating up.   Today was covered with live drone footage and in-boat footage provided by GoPro…Read More