2024 ORC World Championship: A Pinnacle Event in Offshore Sailing
The 2024 ORC World Championship, hosted by the New York Yacht Club in Newport, Rhode Island, from September 27 to October 5, showcased elite international competition. Offshore Racing Congress (ORC), governs yacht measurement and handicapping to ensure fair racing across a wide range of boats. This prestigious event attracted top sailors from around the world,…Read More
In the News: Sailing at the Paralympics: A missed opportunity for inclusiveness
On the coattails of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, Edward H. Tillinghast III and Dr. Alphonsus “Rick” Doerr (Silver medalist, USA Rio 2016 Sailing Paralympian) penned an Op-Ed in Sports Business Journal drawing attention to the exclusion of sailing from the Paralympics for now the second cycle in a row.
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2024 U.S. Match Racing Championship: An Unforgettable Showdown on San Francisco Bay
Event Recap: 2024 U.S. Match Racing Championship The 2024 U.S. Match Racing Championship lived up to the promise of delivering intense, high-stakes action on the water. Hosted by the prestigious St. Francis Yacht Club, this year's event featured some of the best sailors in the nation competing for the coveted Prince of Wales Bowl. With…Read More
2024 Championship of Champions: Elite Sailors Clash in a Thrilling Showdown
The 2024 Championship of Champions brought together an exceptional group of sailors for a weekend of intense racing at the Grand Maumelle Sailing Club. Taking place from October 3-6 on the scenic waters of Lake Maumelle in Roland, Arkansas, this year’s event showcased top talent from across the nation, with competitors sailing in Y-Flyers—a class…Read More
Champions Set to Clash at the 2024 Championship of Champions
Event Preview: 2024 Championship of Champions The stage is set for an intense showdown as the 2024 Championship of Champions takes over the Grand Maumelle Sailing Club from October 3-6. This prestigious regatta will feature top sailors from across the nation, all competing in Y-Flyer boats—a class known for its speed, agility, and the perfect…Read More
2024 U.S. Match Racing Championship Set to Ignite at St. Francis Yacht Club
Event Preview: 2024 U.S. Match Racing Championship Note: This event will be livestreamed on Sunday, October 6 at ussailing.org/livestream The 2024 U.S. Match Racing Championship is gearing up to deliver an intense showdown on San Francisco Bay. Hosted by the prestigious St. Francis Yacht Club, this event promises high-octane match racing with some of the…Read More
Grande Maumelle Sailing Club Gears Up to Host 2024 Championship of Champions: A Legacy of Volunteer Spirit and Sailing Excellence
Host Spotlight: Grande Maumelle Sailing Club, 2024 Championship of Champions Grande Maumelle Sailing Club (GMSC) is the host of the 2024 Championship of Champions. A vibrant, volunteer-run sailing club dedicated to the promotion of sailing and sailboat racing, the club is nestled just outside of Little Rock, Arkansas. Boasting a membership of approximately 212 families…Read More
St. Francis Yacht Club Sets the Stage for Thrilling Showdown at 2024 U.S. Match Racing Championship
Host Spotlight: St. Francis Yacht Club, 2024 U.S. Match Racing Championship The historic St. Francis Yacht Club (StFYC) is set to host the 2024 U.S. Match Racing Championship, continuing its legacy of supporting premier sailing competitions. Positioned on the edge of San Francisco Bay, the club has become synonymous with high-level match racing, offering sailors…Read More