Help Shape the Future of Sailing: Take the Strategic Pulse Survey
US Sailing is building a new four-year strategic plan, and we need your input to help shape the future of our sport. By participating in our strategic pulse survey, you will help us better understand how our individuals engage with sailing, the value of US Sailing membership, and key areas for future focus. Your voice…Read More
Seven “Rules of the Road” to Know When You’re On the Water
The Navigation Rules, or “Rules of the Road,” are the traffic laws on the water, and all boaters are required to follow them. Their purpose is to prevent collisions or dangerous close-quarters situations between vessels. They are different from The Racing Rules of Sailing, which apply only between sailboats that are racing.
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Marine Strike Log Uses Citizen Science to Help Protect Sailors, Sea Animals
The Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG) is calling on the global sailing community to participate in an anonymous survey documenting collisions at sea between sailing vessels and marine life. 🚨 Link to survey 🚨 The Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG) is a coalition of stakeholders established to collaborate on the protection of biodiversity, and to…Read More
Team USA Hall of Fame Finalists: Scandone, McKinnon, and Findlay
Voting is open March 25 through April 14 and the public is invited to vote once a day at TeamUSA.com/HOF. The Team USA Hall of Fame inducts a new class every two years and currently holds 119 Olympians and Paralympians, 11 teams, five coaches, and 19 special contributors.
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How Sailing Has Shaped the Way We Speak
Sailing, whether on the ocean or a lake, has influenced not just trade, exploration, and warfare, but the way we speak today. Even if you’ve never set foot on a boat, chances are you’re already using sailing phrases without realizing it. It’s actually harder than you might think to avoid sounding like a sailor. Sailing…Read More
Jib and Mainsail Trim: How Telltales Work
In sailing, sail trim refers to adjusting the sails to the best angle relative to the wind. The goal is to position the sails to generate optimal lift through proper sail trim, allowing them to catch as much wind as possible without making the boat difficult to steer or become overpowered. The jib is the…Read More
Nearly 100 Olympic Hopefuls Train at CISA Clinic in Long Beach, CA
With Paris in the rear-view mirror, 94 athletes with sights set on representing the Stars and Stripes took to future Olympic waters at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club for the prestigious 2025 CISA Advanced Racing Clinic. The group spent 12 hours on the water, enjoyed five presentations, and learned from 16 staff that included six Olympian coaches for three days of training March 15-17.
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Two-Time Olympian Lara Dallman-Weiss Trains Leaders Beyond the Water
Five Tips to Help You Build Olympic-Quality Leadership Habits After representing the U.S. in sailing at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Lara Dallman-Weiss is now applying the lessons she learned on the water as a high-performance athlete to help others navigate the pressures of leadership. As the Olympian in Residence at the…Read More