Brown & Brown: A New Name for US Sailing’s Longtime Marine Insurance Partner
US Sailing’s long-time marine insurance partner has a new name. Risk Strategies is now part of Brown & Brown, and you will begin seeing the Brown & Brown name across US Sailing’s website and communications. While the name has changed, the marine insurance professionals US Sailing members have known and trusted from our 25+ year…Read More
Destination Spotlight: Fort Myers, Florida | NSPS 2027
Get ready to trade the winter chill for sunshine, waterfront views, and three days of learning, networking, and inspiration at the 2027 National Sailing Programs Symposium (NSPS) in beautiful Fort Myers, Florida! Taking place January 21–23, 2027, NSPS brings together sailing professionals, instructors, program directors, and industry leaders from across the country to share ideas,…Read More
William Stratton and Team Claim 2026 U.S. Match Racing Championship with Perfect 13–0 Record
[caption id="attachment_51756" align="alignleft" width="300"] day 4[/caption] This past weekend, William Stratton, Matei Meglic and Sidney Gathrid won the U.S. Match Racing Championship in convincing fashion, finishing with a perfect 13–0 record on San Diego Bay. Teams from across the country competed for the national title and the nomination to represent the United States at the…Read More
San Diego Yacht Club Ready to Kick Off 2026 U.S. Match Racing Championship
San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) and US Sailing are preparing to welcome 10 teams to the 2026 U.S. Match Racing Championship, October 15–18. This year’s championship will be sailed in SDYC’s fleet of J/22s, bringing three days of high-level match racing to San Diego Bay. “We’re very excited to host the 2026 US Match Racing…Read More
US Sailing and Barton & Gray Announce Official Partnership
US Sailing is pleased to announce a new partnership with Barton & Gray Mariners Club, naming Barton & Gray an Official Fleet Partner and Official Partner of US Sailing. The two-year partnership will bring together two organizations with a shared commitment to creating exceptional experiences on the water and expanding engagement with the sailing community.…Read More
Champions Crowned, Youth Worlds Team Qualified at 2026 U.S. Youth Championship and Nacra 15 North American Championship
Over 190 youth sailors vied for US Sailing’s premier youth championship trophies, and the right to represent the United States at the Youth Sailing World Championship, over Columbus Day weekend. The U.S. Youth Championship hosted by Alamitos Bay Yacht Club in Long Beach, CA featured 29er, Formula Kite, International 420, ILCA 6 and iQFOiL boat classes, while the Buzzelli Nacra 15 North American Championship hosted by Sarasota…Read More
US Sailing Opens Nominations for 2026 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year
US Sailing announced that nominations for the 2026 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year are open, widely acknowledged as the premier individual sailing honors in the United States. Established in 1961 by US Sailing and in partnership with Rolex since 1980, US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year award recognize the individual…Read More
When Champions Clash, One Team Emerges Victorious – the 2026 Championship of Champions
The 2026 iteration of the Championship of Champions took place this past weekend in Syracuse, Indiana at the Wawasee Yacht Club in E Scows. Peter Keck and his team of Finn Rowe, James (Jimbob) Hackleman, and Eddie Cox took top honors in a talented fleet of Champions. The sailing conditions were challenging at best with…Read More