US Sailing Announces 2022 Reach Youth Engagement Grant Recipients

BRISTOL, R.I. (June 7, 2022) – Sailing centers throughout the country have been awarded grants to grow youth sailing through STEM and environmental education with the US Sailing Reach Initiative. The grants provide non-profit sailing centers with funds and resources to further their Reach program goals and provide more opportunities for students in their community.…Read More

US Sailing Team Strengthens Olympic Staff

The US Sailing Team is excited to announce that James Lyne has joined the Team as the High Performance Coach. Lyne has coached teams and athletes to 16 World Championship titles in 7 different classes within the sport, including Olympic classes.

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Eric Krasnoo joins US Sailing as the Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Memberships

BRISTOL, RI (May 25, 2022) - US Sailing is excited to announce the addition of Eric Krasnoo to the executive team of US Sailing as the Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Memberships.  “We are pleased to welcome Eric to US Sailing,” said CEO Alan Ostfield. “Eric’s breadth of experiences with sports, partnerships and consumer…Read More

US Sailing Awards Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal For Rescue at Bay Week Regatta

[caption id="attachment_35550" align="alignright" width="511"] From left to right: Nancy Zangerle representing US Sailing, David Branson, Hanson Award recipient, I-LYA Past Commodore Duane Burgoyne, and I-LYA Past Commodore Steve Harris.[/caption] WESTLAKE, OHIO (April 28, 2022) – US Sailing has awarded David Branson, a Melges 24 sailor from Toledo, Ohio with the Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal for…Read More

A day with the Kites

A day with the Formula Kite fleet at the 2022 French Olympic Week as experienced by the US Sailing Team’s on-site media staff. Read for a play-by-play of day three in Hyères, France.

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Join US Sailing for the First Para Kiteboarding PDP Clinic

If you are an experienced kiteboarder with a physical disability (Para Kiteboarding) who is looking to advance your skills, this is an opportunity for you! The first ever Para Kiting PDP clinic will be held for 4 days, June 23-26. Participants will be asked to arrive on Wednesday June 22 and depart on the evening…Read More

1 Gold, 2 Silver for USA at French Olympic Week 2022

The medal race and finals series concluded today on Mediterranean waters for the 53rd French Olympic Week and the US Sailing Team is bringing home a gold (Daniela Moroz) and two silvers (Roble/Shea, Snow/Agnese).

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US Sailing Announces 2022 US Youth Worlds Team to Compete in The Hague, The Netherlands This July 

US Sailing has named the 15 athletes that will be representing the US at the 2022 Allianz Youth Sailing World Championships. The 51st edition of the premier event in international youth sailing will take place July 8-15 in The Hague, The Netherlands and is open to athletes under age 19.

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Sailing in the Special Olympics: A Conversation with David Camilo

David Camilo, 36, began sailing at the age of 24 at Lake Norman Yacht Club in the Club 420. Camilo, who is autistic, began swimming and playing basketball and bowling with the Special Olympics in New York before moving to North Carolina. In his new hometown, Camilo got involved with the local Lake Norman High School…Read More

Seeking Para Sailors with Racing Experience to Represent USA at U25 Para World Championship

US Sailing has announced a call to competitors for the inaugural 25U Para Sailing World Championship in the Netherlands, July 18-22. This event provides a unique opportunity for young, aspiring sailors with a disability to represent the United States on the world stage and nurture their Paralympic dreams. It also establishes a starting point for…Read More