US Sailing Announces Carol Ewing to Board of Directors

US Sailing today announced the appointment of Carol Ewing to its Board of Directors, bringing decades of leadership, operational expertise, and deep involvement in the sport of sailing at the highest levels. Ewing, a lifelong sailor and accomplished race official, has been a driving force in regatta management and race administration both nationally and internationally…Read More

US Sailors Shine in Palma with Two Silver Medals and Strong Top-Four Finishes

[caption id="attachment_46955" align="alignleft" width="300"] 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca. March 30th till April 4th 2026.© Sailing Energy / Princesa Sofía Mallorca[/caption] After six days of competition on the Bay of Palma at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía, Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid delivered a standout performance in the 49er class, securing the silver medal. Noah…Read More

US Sailing Announces Inaugural Race for the US Open – Offshore

US Sailing is proud to announce the launch of the US Open - Offshore with a Caribbean to Newport race. The historic first edition will start off St. Barths on May 9, 2026, and finish off Fort Adams in Newport, R.I. Organized by US Sailing, the US Open - Offshore will be a race of…Read More

Edgewater Yacht Club Honored with 2025 St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy for Excellence in Race Management

Edgewater Yacht Club (EYC) has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy, recognizing exceptional race management at a single sailing event. The award follows EYC’s successful hosting of the 2025 Ensign National Championship, which brought a 30-boat fleet to Cleveland for four days of competitive racing last August. Emblematic of excellence in race…Read More

US Sailing Announces Winners of the 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards

[embed]https://youtu.be/bva0garZE0I[/embed] US Sailing is proud to announce the winners of the prestigious 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards. Paul Cayard has been named the Rolex Yachtsman of the Year, while Laura Grondin has been named the Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year. These awards recognize their exceptional accomplishments in the sport of sailing…Read More

US Sailing and New England Ropes Renew Longstanding Partnership

US Sailing and New England Ropes have renewed their partnership for 2026. As the “Official Rope Provider of US Sailing and the US Sailing Team,” New England Ropes reaffirms its commitment to supporting sailors across the United States with top-quality marine cordage.   This partnership strengthens the shared mission of both organizations to advance the sport of sailing through excellence, safety, and innovation.…Read More

US Sailing Releases 2025 Reach Initiative Impact Report

Data Reveal Significant Growth in Participation, Partnerships, Scholarships Granted     US Sailing is proud to announce the release of the 2025 Reach Initiative Impact Report, which reveals a growing demand for hands-on learning in the STEM fields. Since its inception in 2012, Reach – US Sailing’s innovative STEM Education Initiative – has been transforming the…Read More

The Room Where It Happens: World Sailing Annual Conference Recap by Charlie Enright

November 1st marked six months since I became CEO of US Sailing. I spent that day in Manhattan resting before running an ill-advised TCS New York City Marathon — one I’d registered for before taking on this more-than-full-time role. I found myself wondering where all my training time had gone? After dragging myself through all…Read More

Archipelago Rally Recap from Charlie Enright

Three weeks ago, I got a text from Chris Museler, one of the founders of the Archipelago Rally, letting me know that it was going to be held in Wickford, RI on October 18th. I was excited by the prospect of attendance. It’s always seemed cool from afar, but I had a lot going on…Read More

Peter Holz Captures Prince of Wales Bowl for the Second Time in the 2025 U.S. Match Racing Championship in Chicago

[caption id="attachment_45987" align="alignleft" width="300"] U.S. Match Racing Championship | Chicago Yacht Club | Anna Suslova / US Sailing[/caption] After three days of intense, head-to-head racing on Lake Michigan, hometown favorite Peter Holz and his Windy City Racing team captured victory at the 2025 U.S. Match Racing Championship (USMRC), hosted by Chicago Yacht Club. Sailing in…Read More