Seven “Rules of the Road” to Know When You’re On the Water
The Navigation Rules, or “Rules of the Road,” are the traffic laws on the water, and all boaters are required to follow them. Their purpose is to prevent collisions or dangerous close-quarters situations between vessels. They are different from The Racing Rules of Sailing, which apply only between sailboats that are racing.
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Registration Open for U.S. Junior Women’s Championship Regattas
New Classes Included in the 2025 Leiter and Ida Lewis Trophies Registration is now open for the U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship for the Ida Lewis Trophy and the U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship for the Leiter Trophy. These girls-only events are open to female sailors ages 13 to 18 years old and feature expert…Read More
Host Spotlight: Larchmont Yacht Club
As one of the oldest and most renowned yacht clubs in North America, Larchmont Yacht Club (LYC) boasts a 145-year legacy of excellence in yacht racing and a deep commitment to fostering competitive sailing. Known for its rich tradition and world-class venue, LYC has been a key player in the team racing circuit for over…Read More
3 American Teams Qualify for Medal Races at Trofeo Princesa Sofía, First Sailing Grand Slam Event of 2025
After six days of racing on the Bay of Palma at the 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofía, three American teams finished the opening series in the top 10, qualifying for prestigious medal races at the largest Olympic classes regatta of the year.
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US Sailing Seeking Applications for the 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championship (ODHWC)
Cowes, Isle of Wight September 22 – October 1 [caption id="attachment_44590" align="alignleft" width="548"] Sailing images: © Anne Beaugé /LGL[/caption] If you are part of a double handed offshore mixed crew one male and one female sailing team (please see NOR for the specific definition for mixed crew and World Sailing Transgender Policy) and interested…Read More
2025-28 Racing Rules of Sailing Now Available for Pre-Order
Whether you're a certified race official or a member of US Sailing, don’t miss your chance to get the latest version of The Racing Rules of Sailing for 2025-2028. Be sure to follow the correct instructions for your status and order your hard copy today to stay up to date with the rules that govern…Read More
11 Visionaries Inducted Into the National Sailing Hall of Fame in 2025
From The Sailing Museum: This new group includes a diverse range of influential figures in the sailing world, from Olympians and champions to yacht designers, coaches, educators, and more. Nominations are open to the public sailing community, and each year, the Hall of Fame selection committee carefully reviews submissions to elect individuals for its prestigious fellowship, honoring exceptional achievements and contributions to the sport.
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Marine Strike Log Uses Citizen Science to Help Protect Sailors, Sea Animals
The Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG) is calling on the global sailing community to participate in an anonymous survey documenting collisions at sea between sailing vessels and marine life. 🚨 Link to survey 🚨 The Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG) is a coalition of stakeholders established to collaborate on the protection of biodiversity, and to…Read More
Lead-Up to LA28 Officially Begins with the Princesa Sofía Regatta in Mallorca
29 athletes representing the US across eight Olympic classes will spar with over 50 other countries at the 54th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca, considered to be the European season opener. Racing runs March 31-April 5 in the Bay of Palma and is the largest annual Olympic class regatta with nearly 800 boats and boards competing.
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