US Sailing Recognizes Candace Porter with C.R.E.W. Award
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (August 22, 2017) – Those who have had the pleasure to work alongside Candace Porter (East Troy, Wis.) at sailing events over the years have expressed similar sentiments about her work ethic, positive attitude and efforts as an advocate for the sport of sailing. As part of a special celebration hosted by the…Read More
Five Athletes Added to US Sailing Team Roster
Following strong performances on the international racing circuit this summer, five athletes have been added to the 2017 US Sailing Team roster. Steph Roble and Maggie Shea have been added in the women’s 49erFX, Chris Rast and Trevor Burd have been named in the men’s 49er, and Haddon Hughes has joined the team in the women’s Laser Radial class.
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Championship Round Set for Friday at IWKC 2017
Friday morning update from the 2017 International Women’s Keelboat Championship – Friday is the Championship Round featuring the top six teams in competition over six scheduled races.
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Megan Ploch and Crew Earn Win at International Women’s Keelboat Championship
In a climactic conclusion Friday afternoon in J/70s on Lake Avándaro, the team representing the American Yacht Club, led by skipper Megan Ploch, edged the competition in a closely contested Championship Round. They began the day in third place. With the win, they earned the right to compete at the 2018 Sailing Championship League World qualifier.
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Three Titlists Crowned on Barnegat Bay at 2017 Chubb U.S. Junior Sailing Championships
August 11, 2017 – Thousands of youth sailing enthusiasts tuned in to Facebook Live coverage this week of the 2017 Chubb U.S. Junior Sailing Championships, hosted by Toms River Yacht Club. Friday marked the conclusion of this highly competitive US Sailing National Championship.
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Sears Cup, Bemis Trophy and Smythe Trophy are on the Line in Toms River
Barnegat Bay is the place to be for youth sailing this week as the 2017 Chubb U.S. Junior Sailing Championships will feature three days of racing for the historic Sears Cup, Bemis Trophy and Smythe Trophy.
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Youth Olympic Games: US Sailing Announces Athlete Selection System
Pictured: Nacra 15's racing at the recently-completed 2017 U.S. Youth Sailing Championship in Corpus Christi, Texas. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2017 Portsmouth, R.I. - US Sailing has released details of the athlete selection process for the 2018 U.S. Youth Olympic Sailing Team. Held every four years, the Youth Olympic Games (Buenos Aires 2018) will be the…Read More
Zaleski and Weaver Win U.S. Singlehanded Championships in Tahoe
Following four days of exciting racing in the sparkling waters of Lake Tahoe, Marek Zaleski became the 2017 U.S. Singlehanded Men’s Champion and Hanne Weaver became the 2017 U.S. Singlehanded Women’s Champion on Sunday.
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