Thinking about taking a European sailing getaway? Imagine setting sail along Croatia’s coast, island-hopping in Greece, or exploring Spain’s hidden coves—all without a captain. The freedom to chart your own course in European waters is closer than ever, thanks to the US Sailing International Proficiency Certificate (IPC). This required certification allows qualified American sailors to charter sailboats independently in many European Union (EU) waters, simplifying the process and ensuring compliance with EU maritime regulations.
The Chicago Yacht Club Foundation has announced the appointment of two-time Olympian and US Sailing Team Athlete, Maggie Shea, as its first-ever Executive Director. Shea’s appointment follows a period of unprecedented growth for the CYC Foundation, which, under a new strategic plan, has expanded its reach to serve nearly 2,000 Chicagoland youth annually.
Have you ever found yourself stuck on the water facing into the wind, and your boat just won’t budge? This situation is known as “being in irons,” which means your boat is stopped while pointing into the wind—also called the No-Go Zone. When this happens, your sails will be flapping (or luffing), and you’ll find…Read More
Training efforts are ramping up in the Youth and Olympic Development (ODP) spaces. During the week before Thanksgiving, three training camps ran simultaneously for over 200 athletes, with support from 32 US Sailing coaches, 22 regional program coaches, and seven US Sailing staff members.
In the United States, college sailing teams and the Olympic Development Program (ODP) have a long history of pursuing the same group of athletes. The relationship between the two programs has drifted in and out of cooperation, but US Sailing’s newest ODP Director Rosie Chapman aims to bolster cooperation between college sailing and the ODP. US Sailing sat down with Chapman and ICSA President Greg Wilkinson to get the lowdown on what’s ahead in the new era.
A letter from Board President, Henry Brauer Dear Fellow Members: I wanted to take this opportunity to formally introduce myself to all of you and to update the membership on several priorities on which we are currently focused. I am honored to have been elected President of US Sailing and I look forward to serving…Read More
On the coattails of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, Edward H. Tillinghast III and Dr. Alphonsus “Rick” Doerr (Silver medalist, USA Rio 2016 Sailing Paralympian) penned an Op-Ed in Sports Business Journal drawing attention to the exclusion of sailing from the Paralympics for now the second cycle in a row.
Welcome the US Olympic Sailing Team back from Paris and ask them your questions about their time in Marseille! Join nine Paris Olympians September 12 from 4:30 to 5:15 ET live from Eastern Yacht Club in Marblehead, MA.
Be sure to tune into the livestream all weekend from the U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship at Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, Massachusetts. Follow the racing with on-boat cameras and drone footage from GoPro and live commentary from Clinton Hayes and Ansgar Jordan. For more details on the event schedule, rules, and livestream, visit the…Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BRISTOL, RI (22 May, 2024) - US Sailing, the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing, announced today that it has come to a final resolution of terms settling all legal and other matters between US Sailing and America One Racing. US Sailing is pleased that this matter is resolved so that the greater sailing community…Read More
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy Policy
