Behind the Sails: The Making of the US Sailing Multihull Championship
Organizing a US Sailing Championship is no small feat. It requires meticulous planning, seamless coordination, and an unwavering passion for sailing. This year, the US Multihull Championship, held at the Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club (DCYC) in Oak Point, Texas, showcased the combined efforts of Shiela Holmes, the Event Organizer, and John Nekus, the Committee Chair…Read More
In the News: Revitalizing Youth Sailing: Insights from John Pearce
[caption id="attachment_41375" align="alignleft" width="400"] February U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Sailing | ILCA 6 & ILCA 7[/caption] As featured in Inside the Laylines In a compelling response to a parent letter published in Inside the Laylines, John Pearce, US Sailing Youth Racing Manager, shares how the organization is spearheading initiatives to transform youth sailing with important…Read More
US Sailing to Host High Performance ILCA 6 Training Camp in New Bedford
In a demonstrative commitment to the future of high-performance sailing, US Sailing is hosting an ILCA 6 training camp at the New Bedford Yacht Club, bringing together top-tier talent from across the nation. This collaboration between the US Sailing Olympic Development Program (ODP) and the US Youth Team, aims to bring together youth and Olympic…Read More
Eric Krasnoo in the News: U.S. Sailing Expands Sponsorship Roster
As featured in Sports Business Journal U.S. Sailing's SVP of Partnerships and Memberships, Eric Krasnoo, announced the addition of four new non-endemic sponsors: Samsonite, Sextant Wines, GoPro, and Polar Beverages. As the Paris Olympics approach, U.S. Sailing is gearing up with athletes competing in nine of the ten sailing classes. Samsonite will promote its water-resistant…Read More
Eight Bells: Ken Legler
Renowned college coach and race manager Ken Legler died on May 31 after a 20-year battle with cancer. He was 70. Legler, the head sailing coach at Tufts University from 1980 until his retirement in 2023, was an All-American at the University of Rhode Island and a 2019 inductee in the Intercollegiate Sailing Association Hall…Read More
US Sailing Announces Partnership with InGenius Prep
BRISTOL, R.I. (May 31st, 2024) – US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport of sailing, is excited to announce a partnership with InGenius Prep, the world’s premier college admissions consulting firm. This is US Sailing’s 14th new partner since 2023. InGenius Prep was founded on the simple observation that the most direct source…Read More
Risk Strategies – Gowrie Group Supports US Sailing Olympic Team with Significant Contribution
BRISTOL, RI (May 30, 2024) - With the formal completion and announcement of the 13-athlete Olympic Team that will compete in Marseille, US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport of sailing, is proud to announce a significant contribution from Risk Strategies – Gowrie Group to support the team in preparation for the Olympic Games. The…Read More
Figueroa & Payne Win US Multihull Championship
[caption id="attachment_42086" align="alignleft" width="428"] Francisco Figueroa and Faith Payne after winning the Hobie Alter Cup. Simone Staff / US Sailing[/caption] OAK POINT, TEXAS (May 25, 2024) - After three days of tough racing, with conditions from 5 to 25 knots, Puerto Ricans Francisco Figueroa and Faith Payne captured the Hobie Alter Cup. Figueroa and Payne pulled away…Read More
14 Athletes Named to USA Youth Worlds Team, Will Compete in Lake Garda
US Sailing has named the 14 US Youth Team athletes who will represent USA at the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships. The 53rd edition of the premier event in international youth sailing will take place July 13-20 in Lake Garda, Italy.
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