Jr. Pan American Games Sailing Team Announced, Set to Compete in Paraguay this August

Four US athletes will take the water for the second ever Junior Pan American Games coming up August 9-23, 2025 in Asunción, Paraguay. In a unique incentive for these Games, gold medalists at the Jr. Pan American Games will directly qualify for the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, potentially giving countries an extra spot at the 2027 event. 

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US Sailing Youth National Team Qualification Reaches Mid-Point for 2025

Over half of the 72 sailors who will qualify for the Youth National Team in 2025 have now earned their spot on the team based on top finishes at class association Midwinter Championships.  The US Sailing Youth National Team is a new initiative to recognize and expand support the top American youth sailors  sailing in the international youth classes: 29er, i420, Nacra 15, ILCA 6, iQFOiL, and Formula Kite.

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February Foiling Events Recap by Phil Muller

Foiling is No Longer the Future, Foiling is Now By Phil Muller, Youth Performance Manager, US Sailing [caption id="attachment_44527" align="alignleft" width="300"] WingFoil Coach Camp participants – Photo Credit Quinn Wilson[/caption] As our sailing community continues to embrace new foiling platforms as legitimate activities to enjoy the wind and water, US Sailing’s Phil Muller has been…Read More

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Anna Weis On Giving Female Athletes The Freedom To Fail

Tokyo 2020 Olympian Anna Weis for Marie Claire Australia: “Men mess up, and they’re given another shot, but when a woman does, it’s like, ‘Oh, we knew she wasn’t good enough.’ Changing that narrative is essential.”

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US Sailing Seeking Sailor Athlete Council Nominations for Class of 2028

US Sailing's Sailor Athlete Council (SAC) maintains an avenue for American sailor athletes to voice their opinions, providing a forum and opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the future and direction of our sport. While much of the representation at US Sailing is organized around a class, a Regional Sailing Association, or a racing…Read More

U.S. Athlete Selection Procedures Announced for 2025 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championship

US Sailing has released the athlete selection procedures for the 2025 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championship, set to take place from July 21-27 in Gdynia, Poland. This prestigious event will showcase the top young match racing talent with U.S. athletes competing for the chance to represent their country on an international stage. Full…Read More

Khari Parrish Inspires a New Era of Community Sailing 

[caption id="attachment_44475" align="alignleft" width="486"] Community Sailing New Orleans Race Week on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Chris Granger | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)[/caption] Khari Parrish Inspires a New Era of Community Sailing  Khari Parrish is making waves in the world of sailing. As the Director of Operations for Community Sailing New…Read More

Marcus Lynch, High Performance Director, on the Status of US Olympic Sailing with Sights on LA28

An update on the status of the Olympic efforts within US Sailing, where we’re headed, and additional FAQs.

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US Sailing Announces 2025 Kevin Burnham Memorial Grants Recipients

US Sailing Announces 2025 Kevin Burnham Memorial Grants Recipients   Bristol, RI – February 26, 2025 – US Sailing is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Kevin Burnham Memorial Grants, made possible by the generous support of the sailing community in honor of Kevin Burnham’s remarkable legacy.  Three promising young sailors have been selected…Read More

Q&A with Tristan Loescher on Expanding Access to Sailing

In recognition of Black History Month, US Sailing sat down with Tristan Loescher, Adult Program Director at Columbia Sailing School in Chicago, to discuss his unconventional journey into sailing, the power of 'stoke transfer,' and his efforts to make the sport more accessible and inclusive for all. Q: What first sparked your interest in sailing,…Read More