Historic Detroit Yacht Club Gears Up to Host the Prestigious 2024 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship
Host Spotlight: Detroit Yacht Club - 2024 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship As Detroit Yacht Club (DYC) gears up to host the 2024 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship, Event Chair, Roy Lamphier, shares insights into what makes this historic venue an exceptional choice for this distinguished event. Founded in 1868 by Detroit sailing enthusiasts, the DYC has…Read More
9 Olympians Welcomed Home at Eastern Yacht Club
Just over a month after the Paris Olympics, nine Olympians and a crowd of supporters gathered in Marblehead, MA at Eastern Yacht Club to celebrate the summer Games. Presented by Samsonite and Sextant Wines, the evening featured a panel-style discussion full of stories and lessons learned and allowed athletes time to reconnect with each other and visit with people who’d been cheering them on while they represented the US in France.
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Applications due October 1st for US Sailing Youth Racing Camps presented by Risk Strategies
Youth Training Camps to be held in Florida and California in late November UPDATE (October 1, 2024) - Applications for the 2024 Youth Racing Camps will be accepted until October 15th BRISTOL, R.I. (September 19, 2024) - US Sailing invites youth racing sailors in the youth worlds classes: ILCA 6, Formula Kite, iQFOiL, i420, 29er,…Read More
Sandra Svoboda’s Vision Steers U.S. Adult Sailing Championship to New Horizons
Sandra Svoboda, chair of the U.S. Adult Sailing Championship Committee, has been at the helm for six months, bringing a fresh perspective and energetic leadership to the event. With a dedicated team of volunteers from across the country, her committee oversees recruiting and selecting host clubs for the championship, as well as choosing competitors nominated…Read More
Gene Hinkel Receives US Sailing President’s Award at Sonar World Championship
In a heartfelt and exciting moment at the Sonar World Championship regatta dinner at Noroton Yacht Club in Darien, Connecticut, Gene Hinkel was honored with the prestigious US Sailing President's Award. The presentation, made by Betsy Alison on behalf of US Sailing President Rich Jepsen, came as a pleasant surprise to both Hinkel and the…Read More
US Sailing Awards Medal to Sailors for Rescuing Crew of Sinking Boat During Offshore Race
The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee has awarded the Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to the skippers and crew of two sailing vessels, Ceilidh and Banter, who rescued competitors off a life raft from the sailboat Alliance that sank during an offshore race.
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Legendary Rolex Big Boat Series Kicks Off in San Francisco
This year, over 70 boats will take to the line September 12-16 for the 60th edition of the event, with organizers showcasing its rich history and celebrating the many legendary yachts, crews and skippers who have participated since 1964.
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High Performance Youth Sailing Shines at US Sailing’s Learn to Skiff Clinic in Maine
From Phil Muller, US Sailing Youth Performance Manger: US Sailing's Youth Department partnered with Portland Yacht Club to host a Learn to Skiff Clinic in Maine over the past weekend. 16 youth sailors ventured to the scenic waters of Maine for three days of high-performance sailing. "Southern Maine has embraced the 29er as part of…Read More