John Rousmaniere 1944-2026 By R. Steven Tsuchiya and Sheila McCurdy John Pierce Rousmaniere, sailor, historian, advocate for safety at sea, and 2020 National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee, whose books became essential reading for generations of sailors, died on August 8, 2026. He was 82. The author or editor of nearly forty books on sailing,…Read More
The 2026 U.S. Wingfoil Championships concluded on Sunday after three days of world-class racing on San Francisco Bay, with competitors treated to another spectacular day of sunshine and steady 15–20 knot winds - ideal conditions for a thrilling championship finale. Despite forecasts calling for lighter breeze, San Francisco once again delivered, providing championship-caliber conditions for…Read More
US Sailing members and friends are invited to apply to serve as Games-time volunteers for the LA28 Olympic Games. What you need to know: Most volunteer roles will be based at venues in the Los Angeles area and will not be on the water. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old at the time…Read More
Today, Pacific Life and US Sailing announced a landmark partnership with Pacific Life being named the Presenting Partner of the US Sailing Team through 2028. The partnership marks one of the most significant sponsorship positions in the future of American sailing and will provide vital support for US Sailing Team athletes as they compete on…Read More
US Sailing recognizes that the Newport Bermuda Race scoring issue created understandable frustration and confusion among competitors. To provide transparency regarding the Forecast-Time Correction Factor (F-TCF) scoring, we want to clearly explain what occurred, and share the steps we are taking to improve clarity and confidence as we continue advancing offshore sailing in the United…Read More
Keep your program safe with this list of safety resources from US Sailing! Emergency Action Plan Template from The Burgee Program: https://www.risk-strategies.com/hubfs/Gowrie/Emergency%20Response%20Plan%20-%20Card%20Template%20-%20Burgee%20Program.pdf?hsLang=en Junior Sailing Safety Manual: https://www.risk-strategies.com/hubfs/Gowrie/JR%20Sailing%20Safety%20Manual%20-%20Burgee%20Program%20-%20Gowrie%20-%20RISK.pdf?hsLang=en Facility Safety Checklist from the Burgee Program: https://us.bbrown.com/hubfs/Gowrie/SafetyCheckList-OSHADetails-BurgeeProgram-Gowrie-Risk.pdf?hsLang=en Disaster Response Plan Template: https://www.ussailing.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/USS-Resource-Disaster-Response-Plan-Elements-Protocol-5.pdf US Sailing Printable Safety Info Card: https://www.ussailing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Safety-Briefing-Card-US-Sailing.pdf US Sailing Member Athlete Safety Toolkit Safety at…Read More
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 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 (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
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