In the News: Revitalizing Youth Sailing: Insights from John Pearce

[caption id="attachment_41375" align="alignleft" width="400"] February U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Sailing | ILCA 6 & ILCA 7[/caption] As featured in Inside the Laylines In a compelling response to a parent letter published in Inside the Laylines, John Pearce, US Sailing Youth Racing Manager, shares how the organization is spearheading initiatives to transform youth sailing with important…Read More

US Sailing to Host High Performance ILCA 6 Training Camp in New Bedford

In a demonstrative commitment to the future of high-performance sailing, US Sailing is hosting an ILCA 6 training camp at the New Bedford Yacht Club, bringing together top-tier talent from across the nation. This collaboration between the US Sailing Olympic Development Program (ODP) and the US Youth Team, aims to bring together youth and Olympic…Read More

US Sailing Youth Thanksgiving Racing Camp Recap

Special Report   A debrief from US Sailing's Youth Competition Manager, John Pearce, on the annual US Sailing Youth Thanksgiving Racing Camp that took place in Miami, Florida November 24-26. Phil Muller, US Sailing's new Youth Performance Manager, led the camp and had a great weekend on the water working with the next generation of…Read More

Glenn Lattimore Grants Awarded by US Sailing Foundation

[caption id="attachment_40574" align="alignleft" width="387"] Two-time grant recipient Noelani Velasco at the 2022 Youth Championship. Lexi Pline / US Sailing[/caption] BRISTOL, RI (October 26, 2023) —The US Sailing Foundation recently awarded its annual Glenn Lattimore Memorial Grants to female sailors around the country. A record-setting number of women applied for grants this year, resulting in the…Read More

Phil Muller Joins US Sailing Staff as Youth Performance Manager

BRISTOL, RI (September 18, 2023) – US Sailing has announced the addition of Phil Muller as Youth Performance Manager, bolstering the organization’s capabilities in this important area of growth. The position is a new role at US Sailing, deepening US Sailing’s expansion in coaching and youth performance. “I am thrilled to welcome Phil to the…Read More

US Sailing Names New Major Gifts Officer, Youth Performance Manager

Jessica Haverstock and Phil Muller Join US Sailing Staff in New Roles    BRISTOL, RI (September 6, 2023) – US Sailing announced today the addition of Jessica Haverstock as Major Gifts Officer and Phil Muller as Youth Performance Manager, bolstering the organization’s capabilities in two important areas of growth. The two positions are new roles…Read More

Kaneohe Yacht Club Claim Back-to-Back Sears Cup Victory

[caption id="attachment_40148" align="alignleft" width="399"] From left: Jaxon Hottinger, Noelani Velasco, Makani Andrews, and Bryce Huntoon with the Sears Cup at the award ceremony of the 2023 Chubb US Youth Triplehanded Championship at Lakewood Yacht Club. US Sailing / Lexi Pline[/caption] SEABROOK, TEXAS (August 14, 2023) - After three days of close racing, Makani Andrews, Noelani…Read More

19 Teams to Compete in Chubb U.S. Youth Triplehanded Championship

[caption id="attachment_40083" align="alignleft" width="533"] Lakewood Yacht Club's fleet of RS21s.[/caption] Youth teams hailing from Hawaii to Maine will convene for the Chubb U.S. Youth Triplehanded Championship at Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook, Texas August 11-13. The Chubb U.S. Youth Triplehanded Championship for the Sears Cup is US Sailing’s National Championship for three-person, triplehanded youth teams…Read More

U.S. Junior Women’s Champions Crowned

[caption id="attachment_40017" align="alignleft" width="536"] Trophy winners at the 2023 U.S. Junior Women's Championship. US Sailing / Lexi Pline[/caption] BRISTOL, R.I. (July 21, 2023) - After three days of clinic with eight fleet coaches, the nation’s top and emerging female sailors went head-to-head at the U.S. Junior Women's Championship presented by SouthCoast Wind, held at Roger…Read More

US Junior Women’s Championship Underway at Roger Williams University

BRISTOL, R.I. (July 18, 2023) - Girls ages 13 to 18 from across the US will gather at Roger Williams University for the 2023 US Junior Women’s Championship presented by SouthCoast Wind, hosted by US Sailing July 17-21. The U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship for the Leiter Trophy and the U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship…Read More