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

The Crucial Role of Regional Sailing Associations in the 2024 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship 

As the 2024 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship for the Mallory Trophy approaches, the spotlight is on the collaboration between US Sailing and the network of Regional Sailing Associations (RSAs) across the country. This partnership underscores the vital role that RSAs play in the sport, particularly in the lead-up to major national events like the U.S.…Read More

Event Preview: 2024 U.S. Team Racing Championship for the George R. Hinman Trophy  

Note: This event will be livestreamed on August 17 – 18 on ussailing.org  The Severn Sailing Association in Annapolis, Maryland, is set to host the prestigious 2024 U.S. Team Racing Championship for the George R. Hinman Trophy from August 16-18. Known for its competitive spirit and scenic backdrop, the championship, nicknamed The Hinman, draws top-tier…Read More

Event Recap: 2024 U.S. WingFoil Championship

The 2024 U.S. WingFoil Championship was an exhilarating event showcasing the rapid growth and excitement surrounding this discipline in sailing. The inaugural championship, held over three days of intense competition, drew top WingFoil athletes from across the country to vie for the first-ever US WingFoil Championship title.   The championship took place in picturesque San…Read More