Khari Parrish Inspires a New Era of Community Sailing
[caption id="attachment_44475" align="alignleft" width="486"] Community Sailing New Orleans Race Week on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Chris Granger | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)[/caption] Khari Parrish Inspires a New Era of Community Sailing Khari Parrish is making waves in the world of sailing. As the Director of Operations for Community Sailing New…Read More
Q&A with Tristan Loescher on Expanding Access to Sailing
In recognition of Black History Month, US Sailing sat down with Tristan Loescher, Adult Program Director at Columbia Sailing School in Chicago, to discuss his unconventional journey into sailing, the power of 'stoke transfer,' and his efforts to make the sport more accessible and inclusive for all. Q: What first sparked your interest in sailing,…Read More
Foiling Week Flocks to Pensacola with High-Speed Racing and Community Events
Running February 24 – March 2, the event is the first and only global event of its kind dedicated to a range of foiling boats and boards, bringing together athletes, designers, and manufacturers from across the globe.
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US Sailing Announces Organizational Restructuring to Enhance Support for Key Sailing Initiatives
BRISTOL, RI – February 21, 2025 – US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the United States, today announced a strategic restructuring of its organization to optimize support for its core programs, including Olympic and high-performance sailing, offshore sailing, education, community sailing, competition and youth development. This restructuring includes the…Read More
The Glenn Lattimore Grant Program: Empowering Women and Girls in US Sailing
The Glenn Lattimore Grant Program continues to nurture an inclusive and diverse sailing community by providing financial support for women and girls to participate in US Sailing Championships. Established in 2019, this program honors the legacy of Virginia Glenn Hill Lattimore, a trailblazer in women’s sailing, and ensures her spirit continues to aid and inspire future generations of women in sailing.
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US Sailing Announces Winners of One Design, Adaptive, Education, and Training Awards at Sailing Leadership Forum 2025
US Sailing is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 One Design Awards, Adaptive Awards, and Training Awards, which were revealed at a celebratory award ceremony during the Sailing Leadership Forum in Coronado, California. These prestigious awards honor the individuals, teams, and organizations making outstanding contributions to the sport of sailing through leadership, innovation, and dedication to growth and accessibility.
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Event Announcement: International Sailing Officials to Lead Exclusive Clinic in Madison, WI
The sailing community in and around Madison, Wisconsin, is invited to an exclusive interactive clinic led by two top international sailing officials. This special event will provide unique insights into the decision-making processes of race officials and offer an open-minded approach to racing and officiating.
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Five-Time Olympian Stu McNay Talks to 5th Graders About his Journey
Stu McNay, a five-time Olympian who competed in the 2024 Summer Games in Marseille, France, recently spoke to a group of 5th-grade students in Rhode Island about his journey from a kid who loved sports to an Olympic competitor.
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Storm Trysail Club to Host ORC North Americans During 31st Block Island Race Week
The Storm Trysail Club is excited to announce that the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) 2025 North American Championship will be hosted as part of the 31st Block Island Race Week (BIRW), set to take place June 21-27, 2025. This follows the highly successful ORC World Championship held in Newport last fall.
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