US Sailing Retains Elevate Talent to Lead Search for New Chief Executive Officer

US Sailing, the National Governing Body for the sport, has announced today that it has retained Elevate Talent to lead the search for its new Chief Executive Officer. The high-profile role, based in Bristol, RI, reporting to the Board of Directors, will be responsible for driving key stakeholder relationships across the national sporting community while developing strategies to enhance programming and membership and generate partnership and philanthropic revenue during the critical period leading up to the 2028 LA Summer Olympic Games. 

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A New Perspective of High School Sailing in the Bay  

This article was written and submitted by US Sailing Member, Mikah Panasik, of San Francisco, CA. Panasik also submitted photography to accompany the article.   In the realm of high school sports, most athletes have their game day on a field or court, with the surrounding sounds of fans and sneakers screeching. For high school sailors,…Read More

College Sailing and Olympic Development: A Refreshing New Era of Collaboration

In the United States, college sailing teams and the Olympic Development Program (ODP) have a long history of pursuing the same group of athletes. The relationship between the two programs has drifted in and out of cooperation, but US Sailing’s newest ODP Director Rosie Chapman aims to bolster cooperation between college sailing and the ODP. US Sailing sat down with Chapman and ICSA President Greg Wilkinson to get the lowdown on what’s ahead in the new era.

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US Sailing Announces AEON School as the Official School of US Sailing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US Sailing Announces AEON School as the Official School of US Sailing The innovative K-12 global private school will support talented sailors through scholarships and a world-leading virtual learning platform BRISTOL, R.I. (November 13, 2024) — US Sailing is proud to announce AEON School as the Official School of US Sailing. This…Read More

Cory Sertl Reelected as Vice President of World Sailing 

US Sailing proudly announces the reelection of Cory Sertl of Rochester, New York, a highly respected leader in the sailing community, as Vice President of World Sailing. Sertl, who previously served as President of US Sailing, secured her position at the 2024 World Sailing General Assembly held in Singapore. Her reelection underscores her dedication to…Read More

Duxbury Bay Maritime School Brings Sailing to Life for Local Residents

Founded in 1997, the Duxbury Bay Maritime School started with a simple idea: to connect the community to Duxbury Bay, Massachusetts. In the 27 years since, the school has grown from just a dream to a 2.5-acre waterfront campus with state-of-the-art facilities that services the entire Duxbury Bay community, from learn to sail to racing…Read More

Celebrating Veterans Day at US Sailing

Celebrating Veterans Day at US Sailing Today US Sailing celebrates Veterans Day! On this Veterans Day, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication. Their sacrifices, both on land and at sea, have paved the way for the freedoms we enjoy today.   Throughout the country,…Read More

Spotlight on Team Paradise Sailing: A Beacon of Inclusivity and Empowerment on Biscayne Bay 

Nestled in the heart of Coconut Grove, Team Paradise Sailing, Inc. is much more than a typical sailing program. Founded in 2000 by Olympic Gold Medalist in the Star class, Magnus Liljedahl, this 501(c)(3) organization serves as a lifeline to many who might otherwise never experience the joys of sailing. Team Paradise is both a…Read More

2025 Junior Pan Ams Preliminary Notice to Selection Procedures Announced

The second-ever Junior Pan American Games is set to take place August 9 through 23, 2025 in Asunción, Paraguay, with automatic entry to the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru for any athletes that take home gold in the 2025 junior edition.

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A Letter from Board President, Henry Brauer 

A letter from Board President, Henry Brauer Dear Fellow Members:    I wanted to take this opportunity to formally introduce myself to all of you and to update the membership on several priorities on which we are currently focused.  I am honored to have been elected President of US Sailing and I look forward to serving…Read More