US Sailing Awards Medal to Chicago Sailors for Rescue of Competitor Overboard
[caption id="attachment_43390" align="aligncenter" width="585"] From left: Maggie Shea, USSA Board of Directors Representative and award presenter, Tom Egan, Anya Bogusky, Jeff Goff, Danielle Fruin, Mark Fruin (skipper), Gail Turluck, nominator, LMSRF Secretary, US Sailing Area K Coordinator. Not pictured: John Hooker.[/caption] BRISTOL, RI (November 4, 2024) – The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee awarded the…Read More
Sailing for Beginners: Your Step-by-Step Guide
So, you’ve decided you want to learn how to sail but don’t know where to start? Sailing might seem like a world of unfamiliar terms (like rudder, tiller, mast, boom, smallboat, keelboat to name a few) but it’s simpler than it sounds. Whether you are near the coast, a river, lake or other body of…Read More
10 Athletes Dive Into 49erFX with Paris Henken for Clinic in Miami
Led by Rio 2016 49erFX Olympian, Paris Henken, the clinic was the second of its kind in 2024 focused on building depth in the American 49erFX class and upskilling newer skiff athletes in a highly technical boat.
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SafeSport Explained
As the winter rolls around, it’s a great time to brush up on your SafeSport training! SafeSport training is a free online course that provides education on: Sexual Misconduct Awareness Emotional and Physical Misconduct Mandatory Reporting (Understanding Your Responsibilities) Following initial Core training, members can take an annual refresher training that will include new topics. …Read More
US Sailing to Roll Out Updated Racing Rules App in December
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US Sailing to Roll Out Updated Racing Rules App in December Print Copies of the 2025-2028 Racing Rules of Sailing Available in January; Dave Perry's Books Available December 1 Bristol, R.I. (October 29, 2024) – As the countdown to the 2025 rules cycle begins, US Sailing is excited to announce…Read More
Nominate Trailblazers in Adaptive Sailing for Top Honors
It’s time to recognize those who have made a lasting impact on adaptive sailing in the United States. Nominations are now open for the Gay S. Lynn Memorial Trophy and the Robie Pierce Award, two of the highest honors in adaptive sailing. These awards celebrate individuals and programs that have shown extraordinary dedication to promoting…Read More
Meet Diana Emmanuelli: US Sailing Competition Manager
[caption id="attachment_43298" align="alignleft" width="377"] Diana Emmanuelli, right, at the U.S. Multihull Championship. Simone Staff / US Sailing[/caption] If you participated in, volunteered for, or watched a US Sailing Championship, you have most likely met (or emailed with) Diana Emmanuelli, US Sailing’s Competition Manager. But more than just a regatta-organizing extraordinaire, Emmanuelli is an accomplished race…Read More
US Sailing Announces New President of Board of Directors for 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US Sailing Announces New President of Board of Directors for 2024 New Vice President and Three Elected Members Also Announced Following Annual Board of Directors Meeting BRISTOL, RI (October 24, 2024) – US Sailing, the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing in the United States, is pleased to announce the…Read More