Host Spotlight: Richmond Yacht Club, 2024 U.S. Singlehanded Championship
Richmond Yacht Club (RYC), often dubbed the "Blue Collar" Yacht Club of the San Francisco Bay, is proud to host the 2024 U.S. Singlehanded Championship. As the third largest yacht club in the Bay Area, Richmond Yacht Club offers unparalleled access to some of the best sailing waters in the region, with year-round sailing conditions…Read More
Why Sailing will not be included in the Paralympics
The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games run from August 28 to September 8, and for the second Games in a row following Tokyo, sailing will not be featured. Read for a history on Paralympic sailing, why it was removed, and what we can do to help get it reinstated for Brisbane 2032.
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New US Sailing Board of Directors Nominees Announced for Upcoming Elections
New US Sailing Board of Directors Nominees Announced for Upcoming Elections BRISTOL, R.I. (28 August 2024) - The US Sailing Board of Directors 2024 election cycle is underway with final voting by the membership opening September 3, 2024 and running through October 13, 2024. US Sailing’s Nomination and Election Process The process to select nominees…Read More
An Open Letter on Paris 2024
From Marcus Lynch, Richard Jepsen, and Alan Ostfield: US Sailing Celebrates Strong Performances and Growth at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
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Event Recap: 2024 U.S. Team Racing Championship for the George R. Hinman Trophy
The 2024 U.S. Team Racing Championship, hosted by the Severn Sailing Association (SSA) in Annapolis, Maryland, was a thrilling display of tactical skill, teamwork, and competitive spirit. This prestigious event brought together top sailors from across the nation, all vying for the coveted George R. Hinman Trophy. 24 teams of 6 sailors each convened in…Read More
2024 Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy
This award, which has been given since 1957, recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the sport of sailing in the United States. We invite the sailing community to submit nominations for those who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, innovation, and dedication to advancing the sport. Named after Nathanael Greene Herreshoff, a legendary yacht designer…Read More
US Sailing CEO Alan Ostfield to Transition to Advisory Role, Leaving Legacy of Transformation
US Sailing CEO Alan Ostfield to Transition to Advisory Role, Leaving Legacy of Transformation US Sailing, the sport’s National Governing Body (NGB), today announced that Chief Executive Officer Alan Ostfield, who has been instrumental in driving the organization's recent transformation, will step down from his role and transition to an advisory position for the Association. Under…Read More
2024 U.S. WingFoil Championship Perspective from Phil Muller
From Phil Muller, US Sailing's Youth Performance Manager: “Welcome to Wing Ding” regatta chairman Geoff Headington heralded to a room full of former windsurfers, kiters, dinghy sailors, paddlers and surfers who assembled at St. Francis Yacht Club recently for three days of wing foil racing that included slalom, course and a long-distance race from Crissy…Read More