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Paris 2024: Your Questions, Their Stories

Welcome the US Olympic Sailing Team back from Paris and ask them your questions about their time in ...
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Top U.S. Sailors Set to Battle for National Glory at the 2024 U.S. Singlehanded Championships in San Francisco Bay 

Top U.S. Sailors Set to Battle for National Glory at the 2024 U.S. Singlehanded Championships in San Francisco ...
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Host Spotlight: Richmond Yacht Club, 2024 U.S. Singlehanded Championship 

Richmond Yacht Club (RYC), often dubbed the "Blue Collar" Yacht Club of the San Francisco Bay, is proud ...
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  • Host Spotlight: Severn Sailing Association, 2024 U.S. Team Racing Championship    (8/10/2024) - The Severn Sailing Association (SSA) is a premier sailing center in Annapolis, Maryland. Known for its rich history, vibrant community, and commitment to promote sailing at all levels, SSA plays a pivotal role in both the local and national sailing scenes.  US Sailing is thrilled that SSA is the host of the 2024 U.S. Team… ...Read More
  • Event Recap: 2024 Chubb U.S. Youth Triplehanded Championship for the Sears Cup  (8/9/2024) - The 2024 Chubb U.S. Youth Triplehanded Championship for the Sears Cup was a thrilling event that showcased the talents of some of the best young sailors in the country. Held at the beautiful San Diego Yacht Club, the championship featured both intense competition and exciting camaraderie, demonstrating the high skill level and sportsmanship of the… ...Read More
  • Moroz Finishes 4th, Edegran 9th to Close Out Paris 2024 (8/8/2024) - The final day of racing for the USA brought light wind but heavy intensity for the first ever Men’s and Women’s Kite Medal Series at an Olympic Games. Markus Edegran (Ossining, NY) finished his regatta in 9th overall, and Daniela Moroz (Lafayette, CA) ended in 4th. ...Read More
  • Event Preview: 2024 U.S. WingFoil Championship   (8/7/2024) - The 2024 U.S. WingFoil Championship, organized by US Sailing and hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club, is set to be a thrilling display of athleticism and innovation in one of the fastest-growing watersports. Marking the inaugural rendition of the event, it is scheduled to take place from August 9-11, 2024, in spectacular San Francisco, California.… ...Read More
  • Event Recap: 2024 U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship  (8/6/2024) - The 2024 U.S. Women's Match Racing Championship, hosted by Chicago Yacht Club, Belmont Station, showcased a thrilling competition among some of the finest female sailors in the nation. The event took place over a three-day period, from August 2 – 4, preceded by a clinic led by Chris Kennedy on August 1. The regatta featured… ...Read More
  • Event Preview: 2024 Chubb U.S. Youth Triplehanded Championship for the Sears Cup   (8/5/2024) - The 2024 Chubb U.S. Youth Triplehanded Championship, also known as the Sears Cup, is set to take place from August 5-8 at the San Diego Yacht Club. This esteemed event is a highlight in the youth sailing calendar, drawing the best young sailors from across the United States to compete in a highly challenging and… ...Read More
  • Host Spotlight: St. Francis Yacht Club   (8/3/2024) - Located in the heart of San Francisco, the St. Francis Yacht Club (StFYC) is one of the premier sailing clubs in the United States and a leader in WingFoiling. Established in 1927, the club has grown to become a beacon for sailors from around the world, known for its rich history, stunning location, and vibrant… ...Read More
  • Barrows and Henken Win Bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympics, First USA Medal in Sailing since Rio 2016 (8/2/2024) - After five days of racing on international sport’s biggest stage, Team USA’s Ian Barrows and Hans Henken are bringing home a bronze medal in the Men’s Skiff (49er) event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This is the US Sailing Team’s first Olympic medal in sailing since Rio 2016 and Barrows and Henken’s first Olympic… ...Read More
  • US Sailing in the News: New Insights into Yacht Design and Rating Systems (8/1/2024) - New Insights into Yacht Design and Rating Systems Sharing a fascinating paper published by the S&S Swan Association: "International Offshore Rule: Influence on S&S Swans and a Brief Overview of the Evolution of Handicap Systems" by Jim Teeters, Head of the Offshore Ratings Office at US Sailing, and Alan Gilbert, former Chief Engineer, and Executive… ...Read More
  • Early Bird Registration is Now Open for Sailing Leadership Forum 2025  (8/1/2024) - Early Bird Registration is Now Open for Sailing Leadership Forum 2025  US Sailing today announced that early registration is now open for the Sailing Leadership Forum, a biannual conference for sailing leaders that represent every aspect of the sport. The event will be hosted on February 6 – 8, 2025 in stunning Coronado, California.  … ...Read More
  • Host Spotlight: Chicago Yacht Club, U.S. Womens Match Racing Championship   (7/31/2024) - Founded in 1875, Chicago Yacht Club is one of the oldest and most respected yacht clubs in the world. Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, it is ranked on the top 10 list of U.S. yacht clubs by Platinum Clubs of America. The Club is home to more than 1,400 members, including a winning… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Launches Women’s Coaching Pathway to Advance More Female Instructors in Competitive Sailing  (7/30/2024) - Program Will Create Robust Pipeline of Women Sailing Instructors at the Highest Levels  BRISTOL, R.I. (July 30, 2024) -- US Sailing has launched the Women’s Coaching Pathway, a pioneering program designed to elevate female coaches to the pinnacle of coaching and competition in the United States. Preliminary funding for the Women’s Coaching Pathway was generously… ...Read More
  • Event Preview: 2024 US Womens Match Racing Championship   (7/29/2024) - The 2024 US Women's Match Racing Championship will take place August 2–4 at the Chicago Yacht Club, Belmont Station. This prestigious event brings together some of the top female match racers from across the country, to compete for the coveted Allegra Knapp Mertz Trophy. The championship promises intense competition, showcasing skill, strategy, and sportsmanship on… ...Read More
  • Event Recap: 2024 Independence Cup / U.S. Para Sailing Championship  (7/28/2024) - The 2024 Independence Cup / U.S. Para Sailing Championship, hosted by the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation (JGASF) in Chicago, Illinois, saw competitive races in the Independence 20, 2.4mR, and Sonar classes. This regatta highlighted the talent and determination of Para sailors from across the country and included a team from Canada.  In the Independence… ...Read More
  • Six US Sailing Race Officials Appointed to Officiating Team at 2024 Olympic Games   (7/25/2024) - Six of US Sailing’s most experienced race officials are serving on the officiating team at the 2024 Olympic Games, working on-site at the sailing venue in Marseille.   “This is an unusually large number from any country and it demonstrates our success in developing high-level officials,” says Matt Hill, US Sailing Race Administration Director.   US… ...Read More
  • TIdal Currents Annapolis The Weather Channel: Will Meteorology Help Bring US Olympic Gold? (7/25/2024) - Will Meteorology Help Bring US Olympic Gold? US Sailing Team meteorologist Chelsea Carlson Freas shares insights with the Weather Channel on how weather data and instincts could help bring home a gold medal as this summer’s Olympics races take place along France’s southern coast in the city of Marseilles. Watch the video: https://weather.com/news/weather/video/will-meteorology-help-bring-home-us-olympic-sailing-gold ...Read More
  • Host Spotlight: 2024 Independence Cup / U.S. Para Sailing Championship, The Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation   (7/25/2024) - The Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation (JGASF), based in Chicago, Illinois, stands as a beacon of inspiration within the sailing community for their unwavering support of adaptive athletes within the sport. Founded with the mission of teaching people with disabilities the sport of sailing, the Foundation has consistently demonstrated its commitment to providing transformative experiences… ...Read More
  • Eight Bells: Gloria Melges   (7/24/2024) - Gloria Melges, a beloved member of the sailing community and an esteemed race committee officer, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024. Born in New Jersey on May 27, 1931, Gloria was raised spending summers aboard a Great Lakes cruising sailboat out of Chicago, where her father served as Commodore of the Columbia Yacht Club.… ...Read More
  • Introducing the Official US Sailing Team Marseille Pin (7/24/2024) - Celebrate and support the US Sailing Team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with our exclusive collection. Featuring the specially designed US Sailing Team Marseille Pin, which is shared and traded among athletes. You can join in on the history of Olympic Pin Trading with some of these exclusive merchandise items and learn more about… ...Read More
  • Event Recap: US Open Sailing Series – 2024 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta    (7/23/2024) -  The 2024 US Open Sailing Series for the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta at Los Alamitos Bay Yacht Club in Long Beach, California, delivered an exhilarating week of competitive racing, featuring a diverse fleet of sailors across multiple classes. This event, an integral part of the sailing calendar, showcased both seasoned competitors and promising young… ...Read More
  • Olympic Sailor Awarded Gold Medal More than 70 Years After Winning in Helsinki   (7/22/2024) - Michael Beaver Schoettle is living proof that good things come to those who wait. In impeccable timing, just days before the Paris opening ceremonies, the Olympic sailor finally received his long-awaited gold medal from the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. This special ceremony took place as the LA84 Foundation celebrated its 40th anniversary in Los Angeles on… ...Read More
  • 2024 Independence Cup/U.S. Para Sailing Championship Preview  (7/22/2024) - The Independence Cup founded by the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation, is a premier regatta for sailors with disabilities. This year, US Sailing has partnered with the Foundation to embed the U.S. Para Sailing Championship within the Independence Cup allowing sailors the opportunity to sail for two prestigious titles within a single event.  This is… ...Read More
  • Three Bronze Medals at 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships in Lake Garda, Italy  (7/19/2024) - LAKE GARDA, ITALY (July 19, 2024) -- After five days of intense racing on Lake Garda, Italy, the United States concluded the regatta with three podium finishes and six top five finishes at the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships. Overall, the US Youth Team achieved all top 20 finishes across nine disciplines in one of… ...Read More
  • U.S. Olympic Sailing Breakdown (7/19/2024) - Your one-stop-shop for everything you need to stay informed on your Team USA in Marseille! WHAT WE SAIL There are 10 classes (class = type of boat / board): Women's & Men's Kiteboarding, 49er, 49erFX, Nacra 17, Mixed 470, Men's & Women's iQFOiL, ILCA 6, ILCA 7 (USA is not competing in the ILCA 7)… ...Read More
  • 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships Mid-Week Update   (7/17/2024) - Racing is underway at the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships at the beautiful venue of Lake Garda, Italy with 14 US Youth Team athletes competing across 9 classes. Athletes were selected based on the US Sailing Athlete Selection System and Requirements for the Youth Sailing World Championships.  The Youth Sailing World Championships bring together over… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Offshore Office Prepares for Centennial Bayview Mackinac Race    (7/16/2024) - The 100th Bayview Mackinac Race, the world’s longest continuously run long distance freshwater yacht race, promises to be a landmark event and the US Sailing Offshore Office has been busier than ever, issuing all ratings for American boats in the race. Central to the fairness and competitiveness of the race is the ORC (Offshore Racing… ...Read More
  • 14 American Athletes Set to Compete at the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships  (7/10/2024) - Hundreds of the world’s best youth sailors are set to compete in the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships on Lake Garda, Italy beginning on July 13, 2024, and14 of these athletes are representing the United States. The opening ceremony takes place on July 13, with racing to follow through July 19.   US Youth Team… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Adaptive Instructor Explained    (7/9/2024) - Are you a certified instructor, program director, or volunteer eager to contribute to the world of adaptive sailing? If you're interested in starting an adaptive program or helping individuals with disabilities or those needing special accommodations to sail, then the Adaptive Instructor Workshop by US Sailing is tailor-made for you.   What is the Adaptive Instructor… ...Read More
  • Youth Champs Perspective from Phil Muller (7/2/2024) - From US Sailing Youth Performance Manager, Phil Muller: The US Sailing Youth Championships is special, not only because of its history and longevity, but because it nudges us all a little closer together. To see the Nacra15, 29er, i420 and ILCA sailors rigging side by side along Roger William's University lush waterfront makes me really proud… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces 2024 REACH Youth Engagement Grant Recipients (7/2/2024) - BRISTOL, R.I. (July 2, 2024) – Sailing centers throughout the country have been awarded grants to grow youth sailing through STEM and environmental education with the US Sailing Reach Initiative. The Reach Initiative grants provide non-profit sailing centers with funds and resources to further their Reach program goals and increase STEM opportunities for students in… ...Read More
  • Event Recap: 2024 U.S. Junior Women’s Championship (7/1/2024) - The 2024 U.S. Junior Women's Championship, presented by Southcoast Wind, was an exciting event that showcased the talents of young female sailors from across the nation. The championship featured multiple days of valuable clinics, followed by racing, with sailors competing in both the ILCA 6 and 29er classes. The Singlehanded Championship was started by Tom… ...Read More
  • Team Pinckney Wins 2024 U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup (6/30/2024) - The 2024 U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship (USYMRC) for the Rose Cup was a thrilling event down to the final moments of the last race. The Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, Massachusetts hosted a fantastic event for all regatta participants. The final round ended with a 3-1 win from Morgan Pinckney, Peter Barnard, Samantha Hemans,… ...Read More
  • U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship Day 2 Recap  (6/29/2024) - The penultimate day of racing has wrapped up in Marblehead at the USYMRC, hosted by the Corinthian Yacht Club. After two days of racing and two days of clinic coached by Dave Perry and Janel Zarkowsky Martin, coemption is heating up.   Today was covered with live drone footage and in-boat footage provided by GoPro… ...Read More
  • LIVESTREAM: 2024 U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship (6/29/2024) - 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
  • U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship Day 1 Recap  (6/28/2024) - The first day of racing has wrapped up in Marblehead at the USYMRC, hosted by the Corinthian Yacht Club. After two days of practice and clinics coached by Dave Perry and Janel Zarkowsky Martin, competitors were eager to test their skills on the racecourse for fierce competition.   “Racing started today on time with a… ...Read More
  • Event Preview: 2024 U.S. JUNIOR WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY SOUTHCOAST WIND  (6/27/2024) - The 2024 U.S. Junior Women's Championship, presented by Southcoast Wind, promises to be an exciting and highly competitive event. Scheduled to take place at the beautiful Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island, this regatta will run from June 27 to July 1, 2024.  This prestigious championship features some of the best young female sailors… ...Read More
  • Meet Marcus Lynch, USST High Performance Director (6/26/2024) - With only six months in the role before his first Olympics with Team USA, we sat down with Marcus to learn more about what drew him here after his experience with the British and German programs and what his vision is for Paris and Los Angeles. ...Read More
  • Event Preview: U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup  (6/26/2024) - The 2024 U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship (USYMRC) is set to be a thrilling event, showcasing the top young sailing talent in the country. This prestigious competition will take place from June 26 to 30, 2024, at the Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, Massachusetts. The USYMRC is an invitational event open to sailors who have… ...Read More
  • Event Recap: 2024 U.S. Youth Championship Presented by Southcoast Wind  (6/25/2024) - The 2024 U.S. Youth Championship Presented by Southcoast Wind at Roger Williams University was a thrilling event held in the picturesque waters of Bristol, Rhode Island. Over three days, the nation's top young sailors competed fiercely, showcasing their skills and sportsmanship across five classes.  Conditions varied throughout the event, providing the sailors with a range… ...Read More
  • The Future is Bright as US Sailing Announces Partnership with Revo   (6/25/2024) - BRISTOL, R.I. (June 25, 2024) – US Sailing, the national governing body of sailing, today announced renowned eyewear outfitter, Revo as an official partner of both US Sailing and The US Sailing Team. Joining a prestigious roster of partners, Revo is the 16th addition in the past 18 months, fortifying US Sailing’s commitment to aligning… ...Read More
  • Event Recap: Youth Worlds Training Camp in Bristol, RI (6/22/2024) - From Phil Muller, US Sailing's Youth Performance Manager: On the eve of the US Sailing Youth Champs, we wrapped yesterday the final training camp for each of the Youth Worlds Classes (Nacra 15, 29er, 420, ILCA 6, iQ FOiL, and Formula Kite) for our team competing in Lake Garda, Italy just two weeks away. Throughout… ...Read More
  • How US Sailing’s Offshore Office is Gearing Up to Support the 2024 Newport to Bermuda Race  (6/20/2024) - The Newport to Bermuda Race is a prestigious biennial event that spans 636 nautical miles and is set to take place starting June 21, 2024, attracting a diverse fleet of 164 boats. For boats competing in this challenging offshore race, US Sailing's Offshore Office plays a crucial role in ensuring fair competition. The Office is… ...Read More
  • Olympics Preparation Town Hall with Marcus Lynch & Sally Barkow (6/20/2024) - Join US Sailing for an exclusive virtual town hall on Wednesday, June 26, from 12-12:45pm ET, where members will get an inside look at the US Sailing Team's preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics. High Performance Director, Marcus Lynch, and Head of Olympic Operations, Sally Barkow, will share exciting updates, strategic insights, and answer your… ...Read More
  • Register Now for Safe Powerboat Handling Instructor Course in Wickford, RI  (6/20/2024) - The Safe Powerboat Handling Instructor course in Wickford, Rhode Island is an intensive 3-day program designed for advanced powerboat operators. It focuses on teaching techniques, powerboat handling skills, risk management, and emergency procedures. The course includes both classroom and on-the-water instruction, covering topics like navigation, docking, and safety protocols.   Upon successful completion of the course,… ...Read More
  • Event Recap: ILCA Training Camp in New Bedford, MA  (6/20/2024) - From Phil Muller, US Sailing’s Youth Performance Manager:  We just wrapped a Youth and Women’s ILCA 6 Camp in Buzzard’s Bay. This is the second event in summer 2024 under our new model. The Youth Performance Program and Olympic Development programs are bringing sailors together from the Olympic classes and youth under 19 fleets for… ...Read More
  • ODP Interest Form Now Live (6/19/2024) - US Sailing's new Olympic Development Program Manager, Rosie Chapman, is inviting all who are interested in Olympic Development (ODP) to fill out their interest in a form to enter the database for upcoming clinics and camps. Even if athletes have been in touch in the past, all are encouraged to submit interest. ...Read More
  • US SAILING OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 ROLEX YACHTSMAN AND YACHTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR   (6/18/2024) - US SAILING OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 ROLEX YACHTSMAN AND YACHTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR   BRISTOL, R.I. (June 18, 2024) – US Sailing today announced that it has opened nominations for the 2024 US Sailing Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year, widely acknowledged as the premier individual sailing honors in the nation.   Established in 1961… ...Read More
  • US Sailing in the News: Team USA’s new Olympic Uniforms Revealed (CNN) (6/18/2024) - Since 2008, Ralph Lauren has outfitted Team USA at nine consecutive Olympics and Paralympics, designing uniforms for athletes to wear at opening and closing ceremonies as well as a broader capsule wardrobe for their use during and after the Games. This year, US Sailing's Kiteboarder Daniela Moroz, will be making her Team USA debut at the… ...Read More
  • Two American Teams Invited to Inaugural Offshore Double Handed World Championship in Lorient, France (6/14/2024) - Following the event announcement from World Sailing, US Sailing requested and received two invitations to compete in the first ever Offshore Double Handed World Championship in Lorient, France this fall.   US Sailing opened applications for US Nationals who submitted resumes for consideration to US Sailing’s International Selection Committee. As the Member National Authority (MNA)… ...Read More
  • Event Preview: 2024 U.S. Youth Championship Presented by SouthCoast Wind (6/14/2024) - Date: June 22-25, 2024  Location: Roger Williams University, Bristol, Rhode Island  Organized by: US Sailing  The 2024 U.S. Youth Championship, presented by SouthCoast Wind, is set to take place from June 22 to June 25 at Roger Williams University in the picturesque coastal town of Bristol, Rhode Island. As the pinnacle event for youth sailing… ...Read More
  • Applications Open for the 2024 Youth Match Racing World Championship (6/13/2024) - Youth Match Racers under 23 - apply to represent the U.S. in the 2024 Youth Match Racing World Championship! The 2024 Championship will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, November 27-December 2, 2024. Sailors must be under the age of 23 in 2024 to complete. The selection process for the skipper representing the US will… ...Read More
  • US Sailing in the News: From 5-time Olympian to New Classes, U.S. Sailing Team Looks for a Comeback at Paris Games (6/13/2024) - U.S. sailors are gearing up for a major comeback at the Paris Olympics, especially veteran Stu McNay, competing in his fifth Olympics in a new mixed-gender category. McNay, alongside Lara Dallman-Weiss talk about how their journey is marked by grit, determination, and a commitment to excellence in the face of tough competition and personal sacrifices.… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces Inaugural US WingFoil Championship (6/13/2024) - US Sailing Announces Inaugural US WingFoil Championship  Championship set to take place at iconic St. Francis Yacht Club this August  BRISTOL, RI (June 13, 2024) -- US Sailing and St. Francis Yacht Club (StFYC) in San Francisco, California, have joined together to announce the first-ever US WingFoil Championship being held August 9-11, 2024, in San… ...Read More
  • Betsy Alison Inducted into Tufts University Athletics Hall of Fame (6/11/2024) - US Sailing’s very own Adult Director, Betsy Alison, was inducted into the Tufts University Athletics Hall of Fame this year. The ceremony took place at Gilette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Friday, June 7.   In 1981, Alison broke barriers as Tufts University's first female All-American in sailing, distinguishing herself as a formidable collegiate skipper… ...Read More
  • Event Recap: Women’s 49erFX Camp in Miami, FL (6/10/2024) - From Phil Muller, US Sailing’s Youth Performance Manager:   We’ve just wrapped a four-day women’s 49erFX camp in Miami led by Paris Henken and Rosie Chapman. The vision behind the camp is to expand our programming for women in high performance sailing. It’s a core value of the organization and we at US Sailing are grateful… ...Read More
  • Behind the Sails: The Making of the US Sailing Multihull Championship (6/7/2024) - Organizing a US Sailing Championship is no small feat. It requires meticulous planning, seamless coordination, and an unwavering passion for sailing. This year, the US Multihull Championship, held at the Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club (DCYC) in Oak Point, Texas, showcased the combined efforts of Shiela Holmes, the Event Organizer, and John Nekus, the Committee Chair… ...Read More
  • In the News: Revitalizing Youth Sailing: Insights from John Pearce (6/7/2024) - 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 new staff hires, strategic development pathways, and efforts to retain young talent while balancing long-term athlete growth.… ...Read More
  • US Sailing to Host High Performance ILCA 6 Training Camp in New Bedford (6/6/2024) - 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
  • Eric Krasnoo in the News: U.S. Sailing Expands Sponsorship Roster (6/4/2024) - As featured in Sports Business Journal U.S. Sailing's SVP of Partnerships and Memberships, Eric Krasnoo, announced the addition of four new non-endemic sponsors: Samsonite, Sextant Wines, GoPro, and Polar Beverages. As the Paris Olympics approach, U.S. Sailing is gearing up with athletes competing in nine of the ten sailing classes. Samsonite will promote its water-resistant… ...Read More
  • Eight Bells: Ken Legler (6/3/2024) - Renowned college coach and race manager Ken Legler died on May 31 after a 20-year battle with cancer. He was 70. Legler, the head sailing coach at Tufts University from 1980 until his retirement in 2023, was an All-American at the University of Rhode Island and a 2019 inductee in the Intercollegiate Sailing Association Hall… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces Partnership with InGenius Prep  (5/31/2024) - BRISTOL, R.I. (May 31st, 2024) – US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport of sailing, is excited to announce a partnership with InGenius Prep, the world’s premier college admissions consulting firm. This is US Sailing’s 14th new partner since 2023.  InGenius Prep was founded on the simple observation that the most direct source… ...Read More
  • Risk Strategies – Gowrie Group Supports US Sailing Olympic Team with Significant Contribution (5/30/2024) - BRISTOL, RI (May 30, 2024) - With the formal completion and announcement of the 13-athlete Olympic Team that will compete in Marseille, US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport of sailing, is proud to announce a significant contribution from Risk Strategies – Gowrie Group to support the team in preparation for the Olympic Games. The… ...Read More
  • Figueroa & Payne Win US Multihull Championship (5/29/2024) - OAK POINT, TEXAS (May 25, 2024) - After three days of tough racing, with conditions from 5 to 25 knots, Puerto Ricans Francisco Figueroa and Faith Payne captured the Hobie Alter Cup. Figueroa and Payne pulled away from the fleet on the third day, winning the last three races of the event to finish with 35… ...Read More
  • 14 Athletes Named to USA Youth Worlds Team, Will Compete in Lake Garda (5/28/2024) - US Sailing has named the 14 US Youth Team athletes who will represent USA at the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships. The 53rd edition of the premier event in international youth sailing will take place July 13-20 in Lake Garda, Italy. ...Read More
  • US Sailing Resolves All Legal Matters With America One Racing (5/22/2024) - 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
  • Mike Van Dyke Joins US Sailing Board of Directors (5/20/2024) - Bristol, RI (May 20, 2024) - US Sailing has announced that Mike Van Dyke, California sailor and current board president of CISA, has taken a position as a director on US Sailing’s Board of Directors. “We are so pleased to add Mike to the Board of Directors,” said Board President Rich Jepsen. “As we look… ...Read More
  • Paris 2024 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team Roster Finalized (5/17/2024) - US Sailing has confirmed the names of the 13 sailors who will represent the United States at the Paris Olympic Games this coming July and August in Marseille, France. The team hails from seven U.S. states and territories. ...Read More
  • Sailing Community Gather in Annapolis for US Sailing’s Listening Tour & Stakeholders Summit (5/15/2024) - On Tuesday, May 7th, US Sailing Board President Rich Jepsen, CEO Alan Ostfield, and SVP Programs & Services Andrew Clouston met with local sailors and leaders from local yacht clubs, foundations, clubs, and commercial sailing schools to discuss how US Sailing can best support their efforts. This was the sixth iteration of the Listening Tour,… ...Read More
  • US Sailing and USA Swimming Join Forces to Promote National Water Safety Days (5/13/2024) - Boston, MA (May 13, 2024) - US Sailing and USA Swimming are thrilled to announce their collaboration in promoting National Water Safety Days on May 14th and May 15th. The collaboration aims to raise awareness about water safety and drowning prevention across the United States. As two leading organizations in aquatic sports, US Sailing and… ...Read More
  • Newberry Moore and Liebenberg to Represent USA at Paris 2024 in the Nacra 17 (5/13/2024) - Sarah Newberry Moore and David Liebenberg won athlete selection at the 2024 Nacra 17 World Championship and have secured their spot to represent the United States this summer at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the Nacra 17. The pair qualified the US as a country at the Pan American Games in Chile on November… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Charts Course with Samsonite for 2024 (5/13/2024) - Anchored in Excellence: US Sailing Partners with Samsonite as Official Luggage Partner BRISTOL, R.I. (May 13, 2024) – US Sailing, the national governing body of sailing, is delighted to announce Samsonite as the official luggage partner of both US Sailing and The US Sailing Team. Joining a distinguished roster of partners, Samsonite marks the 14th… ...Read More
  • Making Accessibility a Reality at HRCS (5/9/2024) - By Jay Baum, Educator and Secretary of the US Sailing's DEI Committee.  If you have expectations as to whom you might see getting ready to sail off the dock at Manhattan’s Dyckman Marina, you might want to take a step back and reset your expectations. You might want to take a step back anyway, just… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces Sextant Wines as Official Wine Partner (5/7/2024) - BRISTOL, R.I. (May 7, 2024) – US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport of sailing, is proud to announce Sextant Wines of Paso Robles California as the official wine partner of US Sailing and of the US Sailing Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards. This is US Sailing’s 13th new partner… ...Read More
  • Nacra 17 Worlds: Regatta 2 of 2 for Paris 2024 Selection (5/6/2024) - Racing begins May 7th and continues through May 12th for the Nacra 17 World Championship, the second event of the two regatta process to select the Nacra 17 representatives for Paris 2024. ...Read More
  • Eight Bells: Ed Huntsman (5/6/2024) - A dear friend to US Sailing, Ed Huntsman, member of the Safety at Sea Committee, Chair of the Committee Structure Task Force, licensed captain, certified instructor, combat veteran (Vietnam War), and super volunteer, passed over the bar May 1st.  He was 72 years old and had been battling stage 4 cancer for close to seven… ...Read More
  • 11 US Sailing Team Athletes Ranked Top 25 in the World (5/2/2024) - Eleven US Sailing Team athletes across seven classes landed in the top 25 world rankings as published by World Sailing for the month of April. ...Read More
  • 2024 David Storrs Grant Recipients Announced (5/1/2024) - After receiving over a dozen applications, US Sailing and the Match Racing Committee are excited to announce the recipients for the 2024 David Storrs Grant program. This year’s grants were given to four skippers, two female and two male: Sydney Monahan, Caroline Bayless, Axel Stordahl, and Josh Dochoda. Each team is awarded $2,500 and will… ...Read More
  • US Sailing is Seeking Applications for the 2024 Offshore Double Handed World Championship (ODHWC) (5/1/2024) - If you are part of a double handed offshore mixed gender (one male/one female) sailing team and interested representing the USA at the inaugural Offshore Double Handed World Championship, submit your application for consideration in the process outlined below. US Sailing, along with other Member National Authorities (MNAs), has been invited to apply for entry… ...Read More
  • Rose Wins French Olympic Week, Lyons and Edegran Qualify for Paris 2024 (4/27/2024) - Noah Lyons and Markus Edegran will set sail for Paris 2024 in the Men's Windsurfer and Men's Kite, both for their first Olympic Games ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces GoPro as Official Action Camera Partner  (4/24/2024) -   GoPro to Deliver Behind-the-Scenes, POV Content of What It’s Like to Sail at an Elite Level, From Youth Championships to US Sailing Team  US Sailing Coaches Slated to Leverage GoPro Footage to Aid in Coaching Efforts  US Sailing's 12th new partner since 2023 BRISTOL, R.I. (April 24, 2024) – US Sailing, the national governing… ...Read More
  • Rosie Chapman Joins US Sailing as Olympic Development Program Manager (4/22/2024) - BRISTOL, RI (22 April 2024) - US Sailing is excited to announce the addition of Rosie Chapman as Olympic Development Program (“ODP”) Manager, a new position focused on supporting the development of athletes in the Olympic disciplines as well as developing and mentoring the next generation of high-performance coaches.  “Developing future talent is the foundation of… ...Read More
  • The Team Behind the Team (4/8/2024) - It’s not just coaching. The US Sailing Team supports our athletes throughout the pre-training period and six days of intense racing with logistical and operational support, physical therapy and recovery work, nutrition consulting, sports psychology, meteorology, rules advice, and more. It takes a village, and we’re taking you behind the scenes for a look into… ...Read More
  • Get Your Program Ready For Summer! (4/8/2024) - 1. Make sure your staff are certified Make sure that all your returning Instructors have a current US Sailing membership, instructor certification, current SafeSport certificate and their CPR/First Aid/AED Training is up to date. You can check if an Instructor certification is valid via the US Sailing Member Lookup. Just login with your US Sailing Member… ...Read More
  • Roble and Shea to Represent USA at Paris 2024 in the 49erFX, Moroz Takes Silver from 53rd Trofeo Princesa Sofía (4/6/2024) - Stephanie Roble and Maggie Shea have officially confirmed their ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympics in the 49erFX today after light wind prevented the running of one last medal race. In a nail-biting light-air medal series, Daniela Moroz finished her third Trofeo Princesa Sofía with a Silver medal. ...Read More
  • USOPC Grants Significant Additional Financial Support to US Olympic Sailing Team for Paris 2024 Performance (4/2/2024) - After hearing the vision and plans for the Team and for improving athlete performance from High Performance Director Marcus Lynch, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee expressed its confidence in the Team’s path to the podium in 2024 and beyond and offered this additional investment in the US Olympic Sailing Team. ...Read More
  • Autism Awareness Day: Celebrating Difference at Brendan Sailing (4/2/2024) - In honor of World Autism Awareness Day, US Sailing sat down with Jane Millman, Brendan Sailing’s new Executive Director, to talk about Brendan Sailing’s mission and how sailing can improve the lives of youth with learning differences. US Sailing discussed Jane’s personal journey, why she’s excited about the position, and what she loves about the… ...Read More
  • Christina Wolfe: Extreme Endurance (3/29/2024) - Christina Wolfe is no stranger to feats of endurance. An avid triathlon competitor and bike racer, Wolfe was the top female finisher in 12 triathlons inside of 12 months, according to Sailing World Magazine. So when she discovered doublehanded offshore sailing, Wolfe felt right at home in a part of the sport that many consider… ...Read More
  • Spotlight on USA Paris 2024 Women (3/29/2024) - As Women's History Month comes to a close, US Sailing checked in with the four women who have qualified to represent the USA at the Paris 2024 Olympics this summer. Read below for their experience as a woman in the elite sailing space, who inspires them, and advice they'd give to girls following in their… ...Read More
  • Eight Bells: Sally Helme (3/26/2024) - Sally Helme, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on March 20, 2024 at the age of 70. Sally, a remarkable figure whose unwavering commitment to advancing women’s participation in sailing has left an enduring legacy. She was more than a sailor; she was a visionary leader who championed equality, empowerment and excellence. “In her terrific… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Awards Rescue Medal for 2023 Soling Nationals Rescue (3/25/2024) - BRISTOL, RI (March 25, 2024) – The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee has awarded the Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to five Chicago-area sailors for saving the life of a skipper who had fallen overboard. The medals were presented by Matthew Gallagher in an award ceremony on Saturday, March 23, at Wilmette Harbor Club,… ...Read More
  • Applications Open for the 2024 Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup (3/20/2024) - Are you a young match racer looking to hone your skills? Apply for the U.S. Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup, June 26-30 at Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead, Mass. The Rose Cup is an invitational event open to sailors who have reached their 16th birthday but not their 21st birthday during the calendar… ...Read More
  • 8th for Mollerus / MacDiarmid and Halfway to Paris 2024 49erFX Selection (3/12/2024) - After six days of racing, the USA is coming away with a Top 10 world ranking in the 49er for Andrew Mollerus and Ian MacDiarmid, and we’ve reached the halfway point of selection for the Paris 2024 49erFX representatives. ...Read More
  • Bob Johnstone Awarded US Sailing’s Herreshoff Trophy (3/11/2024) - Robert L. Johnstone, lll has been named the 2023 recipient of the Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy, US Sailing’s most prestigious annual award, going to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the sport of sailing in this country in any associated activity. Presentation of the Trophy is planned during the 2024 US Youth… ...Read More
  • Congratulations to Cole Brauer for finishing the Global Solo Challenge! (3/7/2024) - Early this morning, Cole Brauer became the first american woman to race around the world solo nonstop after 130 days at sea.  She finished in second place, setting a new Class40 around-the-world speed record and amassing 450,000 followers on Instagram in the process. At just 29 years old, Brauer was both the youngest skipper and… ...Read More
  • McNay & Dallman-Weiss Fully Qualified for Paris 2024 (3/6/2024) - Stu McNay and Lara Dallman-Weiss secured "country qualification" on March 3 in Palma De Mallorca, Spain at the 470 World Championship, officially locking in their ticket to Marseille after winning U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Sailing on January 13. This will be McNay's fifth Olympic Games and Dallman-Weiss's second. ...Read More
  • US Sailing Invites Members for the Next “Crew Meeting” Discussing SLF 2025 (2/28/2024) - BRISTOL, RI. (February 28, 2024) – US Sailing, the sport’s national governing body, is proud to return with another quarterly, virtual office hours session called Crew Meetings, inviting US Sailing members and staff leaders to meet and discuss the latest topics in sailing. On Tuesday, March 26 from 3-4pm ET, the fourth Crew Meeting will be… ...Read More
  • Black History Month: Meeting with A Long Talk (2/26/2024) - US Sailing is celebrating Black History Month throughout February. In observation of the month, US Sailing spoke with Kamal Carter, who is President of “A Long Talk about the Uncomfortable Truth.” A Long Talk is an anti-racism activation experience. They travel all around the country to different schools, communities, and organizations educating and spreading awareness.… ...Read More
  • Reineke & F. McCann WIN U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Sailing (2/24/2024) - The final day brought both elation and frustration as the winners were decided in the ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 fleets. Erika Reineke punched her ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympics in the ILCA 6 after seven days of intense racing, while Ford McCann achieved athlete selection and will represent Team USA pending country qualification… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Releases 2023 Reach Impact Report (2/7/2024) - BRISTOL, R.I. (February 7, 2024) – US Sailing has released the 2023 Reach Initiative Impact Report. Since its inception in 2012, Reach, US Sailing’s STEM Education Initiative, has had an immeasurable impact on youth across the country. Reach participants learn Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) concepts using sailing as an educational platform. As the Reach Initiative enters its 12th year… ...Read More
  • Emily Verdoia: Inspiring Girls Through Coaching (2/7/2024) - When Emily Verdoia joined the University of Texas at Austin’s sailing team, she didn’t expect to end up as the Youth Sailing Lead Instructor and Office Manager at the St. Thomas Sailing Center in the Virgin Islands. Her love for sailing was reignited after a childhood as a competitive snowboarder when she joined the UT… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Names One Design and Adaptive Sailing Awardees (2/3/2024) - US Sailing awarded the annual One Design and Adaptive Awards this past week at the National Sailing Programs Symposium in Savannah, GA. Awardees were nominated by their peers in the sailing community through a public nomination form.   One Design Presented by Chris Snow, One Design Committee Chair   The One Design Club Award – Pentwater Yacht Club… ...Read More
  • Winners Announced for the 2023 US Sailing Community Sailing Awards (2/2/2024) - US Sailing celebrated individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the sailing community in 2023 this past week at the National Sailing Programs Symposium in Savannah, GA. The Community Sailing Awards were presented during a luncheon on February 1st. Recipients were nominated by their peers in the sailing community through a public nomination… ...Read More
  • Winners Announced for the 2023 US Sailing Association Awards (2/2/2024) - Thursday evening, winners of the 2023 US Sailing Association Awards were honored among family, friends, peers, and competitors at US Sailing’s National Sailing Programs Symposium in Savannah, GA. The following awards were given during an evening ceremony:    RACE ADMINISTRATION   Harman Hawkins Trophy – awarded to Rob Overton (Alameda, CA)   St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy –… ...Read More
  • Charlie Enright, Christina Wolfe Awarded US Sailing’s 2023 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards (2/1/2024) - On Thursday, February 1, 2024, as part of US Sailing’s National Sailing Programs Symposium, the best U.S. sailor athletes of 2023 were honored among family, friends, peers, competitors, and contributors to the sport of sailing.  Charlie Enright (Barrington, RI) and Christina Wolfe (Orcas, WA) were awarded the 2023 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces Polar Beverages as Official Seltzer Partner (1/31/2024) - Today, US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport of sailing, and Polar Beverages, America's largest independent soft drink company, announced a three-year partnership through the 2026 season. Polar Beverages will serve as the Official Seltzer partner of US Sailing.  Polar Beverages, established in 1882, is now the largest independent bottling company in the… ...Read More
  • A Statement from US Sailing (1/29/2024) - We have seen America One’s published statement (January 22) in response to US Sailing’s lawsuit. We don’t intend to litigate our case in the media. As the certified National Governing Body for sailing, with the responsibility to maintain the integrity of the sport and protect athletes, we were unfortunately compelled to bring this lawsuit now… ...Read More
  • Applications Open for 2024 David Storrs Match Racing Grant Program (1/18/2024) - BRISTOL, RI (January 18, 2024) - Do you want $5,000 to travel the country with your friends to match race? Are you a US-based sailor between the ages of 19 and 29? Then consider applying to the David Storrs US sailing match racing grant program. The grant program provides reimbursement up to $5,000 per team… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Continues Supporting Athletes and, Following USOPC Independent Review, Seeks Financial Damages from Those Found to Have Harmed Athletes (1/16/2024) - US Sailing Continues Supporting Athletes and, Following USOPC Independent Review, Seeks Financial Damages from Those Found to Have Harmed Athletes   US Sailing, the sport’s National Governing Body and the organization responsible for the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team, in its continued commitment to its athletes, has acted in response to the recently completed independent review… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces Finalists For 2023 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards (1/10/2024) -   Three men and three women have been chosen as finalists for US Sailing’s 2023 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards. The annual rundown of the year’s “best in the U.S.” represents a wide range of accomplished sailors from various disciplines and at different stages of their respective careers. Yachtsman and Yachtswoman finalists… ...Read More
  • Final Update: U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Sailing (1/10/2024) - After eight days of competition, US Sailing declared winners in five of the Olympic sailing disciplines at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Sailing. Having already secured country qualification in 2023, Women’s iQFOiL athlete Dominique Stater and 49er team Ian Barrows and Hans Henken are fully confirmed to represent Team USA at the Paris 2024… ...Read More
  • SILVER for Roe & Mertz at Youth Worlds, Five Top-10 Finishes for USA (12/15/2023) - After five days of racing just east of Rio de Janeiro, the US brought home a silver medal in Nacra 15 at the 2023 Youth Sailing World Championship in Búzios, Brazil. Overall, the US Youth Team saw five top-ten finishes across 10 disciplines in one of the most competitive youth regattas in the world with 61… ...Read More
  • 15 USA Youth Athletes in Brazil for Youth Worlds (12/7/2023) - One of the final regattas of the year to watch takes us to Búzios, Brazil for the prestigious annual Youth Sailing World Championship where 15 athletes will hit the water to represent the USA in classes that prepare youth for transitions to full size Olympic equipment. Racing begins Monday, December 11th and continues through the… ...Read More
  • Young Sailors Awarded Medal for Windsurfer Rescue (12/6/2023) - BRISTOL, RI (December 6, 2023) – The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee has awarded the Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to Rush Creek Yacht Club Youth Sailors for outstanding seamanship and awareness in the rescue of a windsurfer on Lake Hubbard in Dallas, Texas. Seven youth sailors were honored on December 3rd in a… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Names Marcus Lynch as High Performance Director (12/4/2023) - US Sailing today announced Marcus Lynch, an accomplished professional sailor athlete, coach, and Olympic performance manager, as US Sailing's High Performance Director. Lynch will lead the US Sailing Team and all its associated high‐performance programs, including the US Olympic Sailing Team, the Pan American Sailing Team, and the Olympic Development Sailing Program, for US Sailing,… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces Additions to Board of Directors (12/1/2023) - US Sailing has named two new members of the US Sailing’s Board of Directors, as well as one reelection, who were officially elected on Wednesday, November 8 at US Sailing’s Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, CA. The newly elected and re-elected members of US Sailing’s Board of Directors are incumbent Tony Rey (Newport, RI) and newcomers Matt… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Youth Thanksgiving Racing Camp Recap (11/30/2023) - 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
  • US Race Officials Named as International Race Officials (11/21/2023) - US Sailing is pleased to announce that the following US race officials received initial appointments as international officials at the World Sailing Annual Conference in Malaga, Spain: International Judge: Susan “Charlie” Arms (Annapolis, MD), Craig Daniels (Portland, OR), Bill Simon (Annapolis, MD), Steven Wolff (Fairfield, CT). International Measurer: Laura Donnelly (Houston, TX). International Race Officer:… ...Read More
  • Eight Bells: Judy Clagett McLennan (11/20/2023) - Juliette Clagett McLennan (Portsmouth, RI) the co-founder and president of the non-profit organization Clagett Sailing, died on November 15.  In 2003, Judy and her daughter Stephanie founded Clagett Sailing in memory of her father, C. Thomas “Tom” Clagett, Jr. The organization provides opportunities for sailors living with disabilities to learn, race and win, and to… ...Read More
  • US Sailors Win at World Sailing Awards (11/15/2023) - Málaga, Spain (November 15, 2023) - Americans had a successful night at the World Sailing Awards yesterday, held at the World Sailing Annual Conference in Malaga, Spain. US Sailing volunteer Dick Rose was awarded the Beppe Croce Trophy, while US Ocean Race team 11thHour Racing were named Team of the Year. Long-time US Sailing and… ...Read More
  • Finding Joy and Adventure at Gold Star Sailing Camp (11/11/2023) - It’s lunch time, and Gold Star Sailing Camp counselor and founder Patrick Powers is holding up an MRE – a “meal ready to eat,” a military staple - to about 20 campers. “They may look small, but these MREs have enough calories to fuel trekking through the desert with a heavy pack! And they may… ...Read More
  • Medal Haul Continues for Team USA, Winningest Country of 2023 Pan Am Games (11/2/2023) - As the final day of the Pan Am Games sailing event comes to a close with medal races in seven classes, Team USA continues their success with four more medals. This brings the total US Sailing Team medal count to nine: four gold, three silver, and two bronze. Team USA is also leaving Algarrobo with… ...Read More
  • Glenn Lattimore Grants Awarded by US Sailing Foundation (10/26/2023) - 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 distribution of more than $10,000 to 36 sailors. The Glenn Lattimore Grant Program was established to provide financial assistance… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Opens Nominations for 2023 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year (10/25/2023) - BRISTOL, R.I. (October 25, 2023) – US Sailing has opened nominations for the 2023 US Sailing Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year, widely acknowledged as the premier individual sailing honors in the nation.  Established in 1961 by US Sailing and in partnership with Rolex since 1980, US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the… ...Read More
  • Peter Feldman Captures 2023 Championship of Champions Title (10/22/2023) - DALLAS, TX (October 22, 2023) - After two days of light-air racing, the 48th Championship of Champions presented by Risk Strategies was won by Peter Feldman, a national champion in the DragonFlite 95 class. Feldman, who has years of experience in the realm of radio-controlled sailing, won the Jack Brown Trophy taking the honor home… ...Read More
  • One Design Class Champions Gather at Corinthian Sailing Club Dallas for Championship of Champions (10/17/2023) - DALLAS, TEXAS (October 17, 2023) - One design class National and North American Champions will race for the Jack Brown Trophy at the 48th annual Championship of Champions, hosted by the Corinthian Sailing Club in Dallas, Texas and presented by Gowrie Group, a division of Risk Strategies. Racing takes place on October 21-22. Learn more… ...Read More
  • USOPC Issues Report on Investigation and Assessment of US Sailing’s Olympic Operations  (10/16/2023) - For the past six months, following reports from across the elite athlete community of fears of retaliation for reporting concerns to US Sailing or the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the USOPC conducted an independent compliance investigation and assessment of US Sailing’s Olympic operations to determine whether they support and promote a culture… ...Read More
  • Mahoney Wins 2023 U.S. Multihull Championship   (10/8/2023) - PENSACOLA, FLORIDA (October 8, 2023) - Bruce Mahoney claimed the 2023 U.S. Multihull Championship, sailed from October 4-8 in the A Class Classic catamaran at Pensacola Yacht Club. Mahoney was at the top of the fleet out of the gate, winning the first four races of the event, and going on to win six of… ...Read More
  • Welsh Wins 2023 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship (10/8/2023) - MACATAWA, MICHIGAN (October 8, 2023) - After four days of intense racing on Lake Michigan, Charlie Welsh and Scott Rasmussen narrowly clinched the 2023 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship in a triple tiebreak with second place finshers, Doug Clark and Tim Desmond. The Mallory Trophy was contested October 4-8 in VXOnes at Macatawa Bay Yacht Club.… ...Read More
  • Macatawa Bay Yacht Club Hosts U.S. Adult Championships (10/4/2023) - HOLLAND, MI (October 4, 2023) - Teams from six of the US Sailing Regional Sailing Associations (RSAs) will compete for one of US Sailing’s oldest and most storied adult championship trophies, the Clifford D. Mallory Trophy, October 4-8 at Macatawa Bay Yacht Club. Eight teams from across the country will compete in the U.S. Adult… ...Read More
  • Newport City Council proclaim day named after Clagett Coach Betsy Alison (10/4/2023) - From Sam Crichton, Clagett Sailing Media Contact NEWPORT, R.I. (September 17, 2023) – Clagett Sailing coach Betsy Alison (Newport, R.I) has proved that it is perseverance and determination that results in a gold medal, taking home the World Champion crown at the Allianz Sailing World Championships in The Hague four weeks ago. In recognition of… ...Read More
  • Twenty-Eight Teams to Compete for 2023 U.S. Multihull Championship (10/3/2023) - PENSACOLA, FL (October 3,2023) - A Class Catamaran sailors from across the US will gather for the U.S. Multihull Championship October 4-8 in Pensacola, Florida, hosted by Pensacola Yacht Club and US Sailing. During the weekend, 28 non-foiling catamarans will take to the line to compete for the Hobie Alter Cup.  “Pensacola Yacht Club is… ...Read More
  • Poole Wins U.S. Match Racing Championship (9/24/2023) - ROCHESTER, NY (September 24, 2023) - Chris Poole and his team of Andres Guerra and Austin Colpaert clinched their first U.S. Match Racing Championship title on Sunday, sailing on Sonars out of Rochester Yacht Club. After three days of intense racing on Lake Ontario, Chris Poole (Seawanhaka Yacht Club) faced off against sailing legend Dave… ...Read More
  • Ten Teams to Compete for Prince of Wales Bowl (9/21/2023) - ROCHESTER, NY (September 21, 2023) – A collection of the nation’s best match racers will square off at the 2023 U.S. Match Racing Championship, hosted by Rochester Yacht Club in Rochester, NY. The Championship features 10 talented teams comprised of both male and female skippers and crew, who will race over three days for the coveted… ...Read More
  • Pahuatini Rounds Out 2023 Youth Worlds Team, Selection Procedures for 2024 Youth Worlds Announced (9/19/2023) - Hawaii’s own Mani Pahuatini was selected after resume review to represent the United States in the Boy’s Formula Kite at the 2023 Youth Worlds, set to race in Búzios, Brazil from December 8-16. + Selection Procedures announced for 2024 Youth Worlds ...Read More
  • Phil Muller Joins US Sailing Staff as Youth Performance Manager (9/18/2023) - 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
  • Chip Schaffner Wins First U.S. Offshore Championship (9/17/2023) - ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 17, 2023) - Eight teams representing their respective US Sailing Areas from regions around the country vied for the Lloyd Phoenix Trophy this week at the 2023 U.S. Offshore Sailing Championship. Skipper Chip Schaffner and his crew from Edgewater Yacht Club (Ohio) emerged as the winners after three days of challenging racing… ...Read More
  • U.S. Offshore Championship Returns to The Naval Academy (9/14/2023) - ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 14, 2023) - Eight teams from US Sailing Areas across the country will compete for the Lloyd Pheonix Trophy September 14-17. This US Sailing Championship routinely offers a unique offshore racing challenge for participants at one of sailing’s most historic and prominent venues.  Held every other year, the U.S. Offshore Championship pits… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Invites Members for the Next “Crew Meeting” for Member and Staff Engagement (9/11/2023) - Quarterly, Virtual Office Hours facilitate discussion and Encourage Sharing of Best Practices  BRISTOL, RI. (September 11, 2023) – US Sailing, the sport’s national governing body, is proud to return with another quarterly, virtual office hours session called Crew Meetings, inviting US Sailing members and staff leaders to meet and discuss the latest topics in sailing.… ...Read More
  • Los Huevos Win 2023 AeroVanti U.S. Team Racing Championship (9/11/2023) - SAN DIEGO, Calif. (September 11, 2023) - After three days of racing in Mission Bay, California, team Los Huevos cinched their first Hinman Trophy win. The team remained dominant throughout the competition, coming into the quarterfinals on top of the fleet and winning three straight matches in the finals to claim the George R. Hinman… ...Read More
  • Apply now for US Sailing Foundation’s Kevin Burnham Memorial Grants & Nominate an Athlete for the Kevin Burnham Memorial Award (9/7/2023) - BRISTOL, RI (September 7, 2023) —The US Sailing Foundation is accepting applications for the Kevin Burnham Memorial Grant, as well as receiving nominations for the Kevin Burnham Memorial Award. These two separate honors were established in loving memory of Kevin Burnham, 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and 1992 Olympic Silver Medalist. The deadline for grant applications… ...Read More
  • 24 Teams Face Off for US Team Racing Championship (9/6/2023) - On September 8-10, 144 of the top team racers in the US will descend on Mission Bay Yacht Club for the 2023 AeroVanti Yacht Club U.S. Team Racing Championship. Past event winners, ICSA Team Racing national champions, ICSA All Americans, and other accomplished team racers will battle for the George R. Hinman Trophy at US… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Names New Major Gifts Officer, Youth Performance Manager (9/6/2023) - 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
  • Eight Bells: Kenneth Morrison (9/1/2023) - Obituary from the Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home. Edited for clarity. COL (Ret) Kenneth L Morrison, 90, passed away June 18, 2023. Ken was born on December 22, 1932 in Phoenix, AZ to Richard H Morrison and Ernestlee (Rainville) Morrison. He graduated from San Rafael Military Academy in San Rafael, CA in June 1950. He received a… ...Read More
  • Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal Awarded to Andre Patin (8/28/2023) - BRISTOL, RI (August 23, 2023) – The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee will award the Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to Andre Patin for saving the life of a fellow competitor during the 2023 Sunfish North American Championship at Island Bay Yacht Club in Springfield, Illinois. Mr. Patin will be honored with the Hanson… ...Read More
  • Blecher Wins Repeat U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship Title  (8/20/2023) - After three days of racing marked by variable breeze, Team BAAM (Allie Blecher, Katja Sertl, Beka Schiff, Ali Blumenthal) overtook Bow Down Racing (Bridget Groble, Maddie Bashaw, Lucy Klempen, Samantha Foulston) with two straight wins in the finals to claim their third U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship title. “It feels great to be back-to-back champions,”… ...Read More
  • Day 10 Update: 2023 Sailing World Championships in The Netherlands (8/20/2023) - A long ten days of competition came to a close in The Hague, The Netherlands today with the ILCA 6 Medal Race, where US Sailing Team’s Charlotte Rose secured 5th overall, a personal career best in the Olympic class ILCA 6. ...Read More
  • Eight Teams Vie for US Women’s Match Racing Championship (8/17/2023) - ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 17, 2023) - The top women’s match racing teams in the US will battle for the US Women’s Match Racing Championship August 18-20 at Annapolis Yacht Club. The Championship, held in J/22s, gets underway with a clinic for competitors organized by US Sailing on Wednesday, August 17, and round robin racing beginning… ...Read More
  • Kaneohe Yacht Club Claim Back-to-Back Sears Cup Victory (8/14/2023) - SEABROOK, TEXAS (August 14, 2023) - After three days of close racing, Makani Andrews, Noelani Velasco, Bryce Huntoon, and Jaxon Hottinger from Kaneohe Yacht Club overcame a slow start in Sunday’s Gold Fleet racing to claim their second consecutive Sears Cup.   Second place came down to the last race, where the San Francisco Yacht Club… ...Read More
  • 19 Teams to Compete in Chubb U.S. Youth Triplehanded Championship (8/8/2023) - 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 (occasionally four-person boats are used) and serves as a pathway… ...Read More
  • Five US Athletes to Compete at the 2023 Para Sailing World Championship (8/1/2023) - Five US Para Sailing athletes across four classes will be headed to The Hague, The Netherlands August 11 – 16 for the 2023 Allianz Sailing World Championships. This year is the first edition of the combined World Championships to include Para World Sailing events with the Hansa 303, 2.4mR and RS Venture classes featured.  The… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces 2023 Pan American Games Team to Represent USA in Santiago, Chile (7/31/2023) - US Sailing is proud to announce the 19 athletes who will take the international stage for one of the premier global sailing events every four years: the Pan American Games. The racing will take place in Algarrobo, Chile, just over an hour’s drive west of Santiago, with competition from October 28 through November 5, 2023. ...Read More
  • Freedom Sailing Camp: Sailing Beyond Limitations – In the Words of Mark and Ian (7/26/2023) - Story by Mikayla Pantano, Damon Pontarelli US Sailing followed up with our friends at Freedom Sailing Camp of Florida in celebration of Disability Independence Day, recognized annually on July 26. In this conversation, we sat down with Mark Monroe (son of Bonnie, camp instructor, and media coordinator) and Ian Isles-Lee (instructor and competitive sailor) to… ...Read More
  • U.S. Junior Women’s Champions Crowned (7/24/2023) - 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 Williams University and organized by US Sailing. “We had very competitive racing, in varying conditions which let all… ...Read More
  • Winners Crowned at Long Beach US Open Sailing Series (7/19/2023) - BRISTOL, R.I. (July 19, 2023) – After three days of light air racing, winners were crowned in 11 classes this weekend at the US Open Sailing Series hosted by Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, Long Beach Yacht Club, and the US Sailing Center Long Beach. This event was hosted concurrently with the ILCA North American Championship. Established in 2019, the… ...Read More
  • US Junior Women’s Championship Underway at Roger Williams University (7/18/2023) - 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
  • Six of Ten Medal Races for USA at Paris 2024 Test Event, Moroz Locks in Team USA Nomination (7/17/2023) - Two race wins in two classes kicked off a great week of sport for the US Sailing Team at the Paris 2024 Test Event in Marseille, France. Now 375 days out from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the USA Team is leaving Marseille with invaluable racing experience on future Olympic waters in a high-pressure scenario. ...Read More
  • Sailors Descend on Long Beach for US Open & ILCA North American Championship (7/12/2023) - LONG BEACH, CA (July 12, 2023) - Over 160 boats in 11 classes will take to the starting line this weekend at the US Open Sailing Series Long Beach, July 14-16, hosted by Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, Long Beach Yacht Club, and the US Sailing Center Long Beach. The event is held in conjunction with the ILCA… ...Read More
  • 14 Athletes Set to Compete in Marseille for Paris 2024 Test Event (7/8/2023) - Representing the United States from East to West Coast, 14 athletes across ten Olympic sailing disciplines will begin competition in the Paris 2024 Test Event - the Olympic "dress rehearsal" - on Sunday, July 9 in Marseille, France.  ...Read More
  • Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal Awarded to the Crew of s/v Vamoose (7/5/2023) - BRISTOL, RI (July 5, 2023) – The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee awarded the Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to the crew of s/v Vamoose for their rescue of three sailors aboard s/v Buddy, a 44’ trimaran on December 4, 2022. The medal was presented in a ceremony at the National Sailing Hall of… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces 2023 Youth Champs Winners (6/30/2023) - BRISTOL, RI (June 30, 2023) – Winners were announced during an afternoon award ceremony at the 2023 U.S. Youth Championship presented by SouthCoast Wind after four days of sailing on Mount Hope Bay. Over 230 sailors from nine countries descended on the Roger Williams University Campus in Bristol, RI this week at the US Sailing… ...Read More
  • Youth Sailors Gather for U.S. Youth Championship presented by SouthCoast Wind (6/27/2023) - Over 270 sailors from nine countries will descend on the Roger Williams University Campus in Bristol, RI this week for the U.S. Youth Championship presented by SouthCoast Wind, hosted at the US Sailing headquarters June 26-30. For 147 of the 270 competitors, 2023 will be their first appearance at the U.S. Youth Championship.   The… ...Read More
  • 10 Teams Vie for the 2023 U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup Starting June 21 (6/20/2023) - The best youth match racing teams from across the U.S. will descend on Sheboygan, WI, for the U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup (“USYMRC”), hosted by Sail Sheboygan and the Sheboygan Yacht Club, June 21-25.  The USYMRC is an invitational event open to sailors who have reached their 16th birthday but not… ...Read More
  • The 2023 Clagett and U.S. Para Sailing Championships (6/16/2023) - Para Sailing teams from across North America will descend on Newport for the 2023 C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta & US Para Sailing Championship this coming week, June 20-25, 2023. Thirty-four sailors will compete in the Martin 16 and 2.4mR classes, including some notable names like former event winners and members of… ...Read More
  • Assessing Sailing Trends of the Next Generation (6/14/2023) - US Sailing’s One Design Committee has launched a survey to assess the sailing habits and demographic information for sailors primarily between 18 and 30 years old. The survey hopes to identify trends within sailing and the wider industry including use patterns, activity levels, and attitudinal responses.   The survey will also allow US Sailing to better… ...Read More
  • Blouin; Parshall Win O’Day and Hanley Trophies (6/11/2023) - The U.S. Singlehanded Championship for the George D. O’Day and Helen Hanley trophies concluded Sunday after two days of racing on Lake Springfield in Springfield, IL. 68 boats hit the starting line for the event, which was held in conjunction with the Sunfish Class Association North American Championship and Sunfish USA Men and Women Pan American… ...Read More
  • 14 Athletes Selected to Represent USA at Paris 2024 Test Event in July (6/7/2023) - The US Sailing Team has announced the slate of 14 athletes who will represent the United States at this year’s Paris 2024 Test Event taking place in Marseille, France July 7-16. The Test Event will closely mirror the Olympic Games competition, with each country sending one boat per class. ...Read More
  • There’s Never One Way: Blaire’s Sailing Story (6/6/2023) - Transgender - A broad term that can be used to describe people whose gender identity is different from the gender they were thought to be when they were born. “Trans” is often used as shorthand for transgender.” – National Center for Transgender Equality Age/Name/Years on the water/pronoun 16/Blaire/6-7/they/them What was the first boat you ever… ...Read More
  • Nothing but the Wind: Meet Alejandro Carriazo (6/6/2023) - Gay - A person who is emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to members of the same gender. Men, women and non-binary people may use this term to describe themselves. – Human Rights Campaign Age/Name/Years on the water/ location 22/Alejandro Carriazo/My whole life What was the first boat you ever sailed? What was the experience like?… ...Read More
  • Life is not a Dress Rehearsal: A Chat with Denise (6/6/2023) - Lesbian - A woman who is emotionally, romantically, or sexually attracted to other women. Women and non-binary people may use this term to describe themselves. Age/Name/Years on the water/location 61/Denise/4/Chicago What was the first boat you ever sailed? What was the experience like? A small sunfish-style boat on a 2 square mile lake in Vermont… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces the Application Process for the 2023 Youth Match Racing World Championship (6/1/2023) - The 2023 Youth Match Racing World Championship will be held at the Cruising Club of Australia on Sydney Harbour, December 9-15, 2023, in Elliott 7's. To compete, sailors must be under the age of 23 in 2023. US Sailing announces that the selection process for the skipper representing the U.S. will be by resume. The… ...Read More
  • Setting a Course for Freedom: Brooke McFarlane’s Story (5/31/2023) - Bisexual - A person emotionally, romantically or sexually attracted to more than one sex, gender or gender identity though not necessarily simultaneously, in the same way or to the same degree. Sometimes used interchangeably with pansexual. - Human Rights Campaign Age/name/years on the water/location 31, Brooke McFarlane, 14 years, wherever the hook drops! What was… ...Read More
  • McKayla Bower Pursues Adventure (5/31/2023) - Throughout her life, McKayla Bower has been in pursuit of adventure. At a young age, she could be found playing in the forest, climbing the rocks in the front yard, or 40ft up an oak tree. So, it was only natural that when she was offered a boat in 2020, she dove head-first into sailing.… ...Read More
  • Finding Her Place: Alex Makoid’s Story (5/31/2023) - On the last day of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are spotlighting Alex Makoid, a college sailor at Tulane University competing in the ICSA Open Fleet Race Championship, happening this week.  Makoid was adopted from China into a white family in Sag Harbor, NY. Growing up in a white family in a… ...Read More
  • US SAILING ANNOUNCES 2023 REACH YOUTH ENGAGEMENT GRANT RECIPIENTS (5/24/2023) - BRISTOL, R.I. (May 24, 2023) – Sailing centers throughout the country have been awarded grants to grow youth sailing through STEM and environmental education with the US Sailing Reach Initiative. The Reach Initiative grants provide non-profit sailing centers with funds and resources to further their Reach program goals and increase STEM opportunities for students in… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Introduces “Crew Meetings” for Additional Member and Staff Engagement with Quarterly, Virtual Office Hours (5/24/2023) - US Sailing, the sport’s national governing body, is proud to introduce quarterly, virtual office hours called Crew Meetings, inviting US Sailing members and staff leaders to meet and discuss the latest topics in sailing. On Tuesday, June 6 from 5-7pm EDT, the first Crew Meeting will invite all US Sailing members to bring their own… ...Read More
  • Eight Bells: Buddy Melges, Renowned American Sailor, Passes Away at 93 (5/19/2023) - Harry Clemons “Buddy” Melges Jr., considered to be one of the greatest competitive sailors in the sport of sailing, passed away on May 18, 2023. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy as one of the most accomplished and revered sailors in American history.  Born on January 26, 1930, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Buddy dedicated his life… ...Read More
  • Skin Care for Sailors by Dr. Olasz Harken (5/18/2023) - Brought to you by As a sailor, your skin is exposed to the elements, including sun, wind and water, all of which can damage the skin. It is especially important to take steps to lessen this damage and protect against skin cancer, aging, and more. Facts: UV light from the sun causes skin cancer by… ...Read More
  • A Silver Medal and Two More Olympic Test Event Representatives Locked in at French Olympic Week 2023 (4/30/2023) - From French Mistral winds in the 30s to bobbing around in postponement and everything in between, Hyères tested competitors with a wide range of challenges during the 54th edition of Semaine Olympique Française. Daniela Moroz brought home a silver medal for the USA in the Women’s Formula Kite and two more classes finished off their… ...Read More
  • French Olympic Week: A Quick Turnaround from Mallorca (4/23/2023) - The US Sailing Team is back on the water for Semaine Olympique Française “French Olympic Week” just two weeks after the Trofeo Princesa Sofía in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The two regattas are a popular combo for athletes on the campaign trail because of their proximity of timing and location, and provide vital opportunities to… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces Search Committee for Olympic Team Leadership (4/20/2023) - BRISTOL, R.I. (April 20, 2023) – US Sailing, the sport’s National Governing Body, today announced the creation of a search committee to find the next leader of the US Olympic Sailing Team. The committee, which is comprised of US Sailing Association Board Members, US Sailing Foundation board members, Olympians, staff, a USOPC representative, America’s Cup… ...Read More
  • US Sailing and Goslings Rum Announce Partnership (4/18/2023) - Family-Owned Rum Producer and Creator of the Dark ‘n Stormy® Cocktail Named Official Rum and Ginger Beer of US Sailing BRISTOL, R.I. (April 18, 2023) – Today, US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport of sailing, and Goslings Rum set sail and announce a two-year partnership through the 2024 season. Goslings, creators of the… ...Read More
  • See the Individual, Not the Diagnosis: Lessons from Bonnie Monroe of Freedom Sailing Camp of Florida (4/18/2023) - Mikayla Pantano  In honor of Autism Awareness Month, US Sailing sat down with Bonnie Monroe of Clearwater, FL, founder of Freedom Sailing Camp of Florida, Inc. The camp provides a safe, enriching, and affordable sailing program for high-functioning individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Monroe meets students where they are without asking for any diagnosis information,… ...Read More
  • Registration Open for the 2023 U.S. Junior Women’s Championship Presented by SouthCoast Wind (4/11/2023) - US Sailing has opened registration for the 2023 U.S. Junior Women’s Championship, presented by SouthCoast Wind, July 17 July 21, 2023, in Bristol, RI. Regular registration closes on May 15 with late registration closing June 15.  Competitors from across the country aged 13-18 years old compete for the Ida Lewis (doublehanded) and Leiter (singlehanded) trophies. In… ...Read More
  • Strong Moments on the Water for USA with 50 Top-Five Race Finishes at the 52nd Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca (4/10/2023) - The 52nd edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca is in the books after a week of strong showings by American athletes on the Bay of Palma that also brought to light the areas each fleet plans to focus on for the international season.  ...Read More
  • Ahead: Largest Princess Sofía Regatta in History (3/30/2023) - Almost 1,000 boats and just under 1,300 athletes from 67 countries will take to the water from April 3-8 in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, for the highest attended Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca Regatta in its 52-year history. Eighteen US Sailing Team athletes and twenty-three additional USA representatives across all 10 Olympic classes are making their… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Names Blaine Pedlow as Senior Vice President, Development (3/29/2023) -   BRISTOL, R.I. (March 29, 2023) – US Sailing today announced Blaine Pedlow, an accomplished senior development executive and long-time sailor, as the US Sailing's Senior Vice President, Development. Pedlow will lead fundraising and development efforts for US Sailing, the sport’s National Governing Body (NGB), following an extensive national executive search involving Prodigy Search. “I… ...Read More
  • Request an Invitation for the US Youth Match Racing Championship for Rose Cup (3/29/2023) - Are you a young match racer looking to hone your skills? Apply for the U.S. Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup, June 21-25 at Sheboygan Yacht Club in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.  The Rose Cup is an invitational event open to sailors who have reached their 16th birthday but not their 21st birthday during the calendar… ...Read More
  • Want to get back into teaching? Take your Level 1 course with the Arizona Sailing Foundation this spring! (3/24/2023) - US Sailing, in conjunction with the Arizona Sailing Foundation, will cover the registration fees for anyone whose Level 1 has been expired for more than 10 years and is interested in attending the in-person Level 1 course section at the Arizona Sailing Foundation (ASF) April 28-30, 2023. US Sailing will waive the fee for the… ...Read More
  • Sara Stone: Charting Her Own Course (3/22/2023) - For Women’s History Month, US Sailing is checking in with 2022 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year Nominee Sara Stone. Stone, who originally hails from Marion, MA, got her start sailing cruising with her parents on Buzzards Bay and attending summer sailing camps. After a full scholastic and collegiate rowing career – where she was recruited to… ...Read More
  • Registration Open for 2023 US Sailing Youth Championship Presented by SouthCoast Wind (3/14/2023) -   Registration Open for 2023 US Sailing Youth Championship Presented by SouthCoast Wind  The Pinnacle Youth Regatta will mark its 50th Anniversary and have a New Open Registration Process BRISTOL, RI. (March 14, 2023) – US Sailing has opened registration for the 2023 Youth Championship Presented by SouthCoast Wind, which will take place June 26-30… ...Read More
  • US Sailing, SouthCoast Wind Announce Partnership (3/8/2023) - BRISTOL, R.I. (March 8, 2023) – US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport of sailing, and SouthCoast Wind, a joint venture of Shell New Energies US LLC and Ocean Winds North America, have announced a partnership in support of sailors and sailing organizations in the U.S. SouthCoast Wind will serve as the Official… ...Read More
  • Into the Record Books (2/27/2023) - After helping set the Chicago to Mackinac Course Record as crew aboard Areté in 2021, the 40-year-old is just getting started  289 nautical miles. 12 hours. Scream reaching 23 knots aboard a “three hulled rocket ship,” designed for speed over comfort, crossing the finish line in the dead of night.   It was under these… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Team Announces Operational Restructuring (2/24/2023) - BRISTOL, RI (February 24, 2023) – US Sailing, the sport’s national governing body, announces an operational restructuring of the US Sailing Team. During a reassessment of its business, and to ensure US Sailing Team athletes receive the best support leading up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the US Sailing Board of Directors has decided… ...Read More
  • Eight Bells – Victoria “Vickie” Matthews (2/21/2023) - Some knew her as a daring world class skipper; some knew her as an athletically tireless road cyclist; folks in Southport knew her as Garden Club President; her friends and family knew her as Adventure Vic or when she was very young, as Blip. Sadly, Victoria Dewise Matthews left us all, Friday, February 10. She… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials – Sailing Venue and Host (2/17/2023) - US Sailing and Miami Yacht Club have agreed to co-host the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Sailing. The racing will be held primarily on the Atlantic Ocean with course options on Biscayne Bay.  ...Read More
  • A Conversation with Renae and Rhonda Mintz (2/15/2023) - Renae and Rhonda Mintz are serial entrepreneurs, professors, IT professionals, a project manager, NASM certified personal trainers, and mechanical design engineers with a proven track record of developing business solutions for Fortune 500, mid-size, and start-up organizations and instruction of the future generations. They are expert problem solvers and change agents whose have seen many… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Race Official News: St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy Awarded to Corpus Christi Yacht Club (2/8/2023) - This year’s winner of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy was Corpus Christi Yacht Club (Corpus Christi, TX) for hosting the 2022 J/24 World Championship. The trophy is awarded annually to a local sailing organization for exceptional race management at a single event. Comments and evaluation by participating skippers weigh heavily in the selection of… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Names One Design, Adaptive, Training, and Community Sailing Awardees (2/8/2023) -                     ST. PETE BEACH, FL (February 8, 2023) - US Sailing awarded the annual Adaptive, Training, Community Sailing, and One Design Awards this past week at the Sailing Leadership Forum in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Adaptive, Training, and Community Sailing Awards were given during a luncheon… ...Read More
  • Athlete Selection Complete for Three Global Regattas, Clearwater US Open Wrapped (2/6/2023) - CLEARWATER, FL (February 6, 2023) - The Florida swing of the US Open Sailing Series culminated in Clearwater this Sunday, February 5, after four days filled with highs and lows for the 200 athletes and 30 countries and territories in attendance. Nearly all the Olympic classes – iQFOiL Women & Men, 49er, Formula Kite Women… ...Read More
  • Winners Announced for the 2022 US Sailing Association Awards  (2/3/2023) - ST. PETE BEACH, FL (February 3, 2023) - Thursday evening, winners of the 2022 US Sailing Awards were honored among family, friends, peers, and competitors at US Sailing’s Sailing Leadership Forum in St. Pete Beach, Florida.  The following awards were given during an evening ceremony:   RACE ADMINISTRATION  Harman Hawkins Trophy – awarded to Ted… ...Read More
  • Daniela Moroz, Ravi Parent Selected as US Sailing’s 2022 Rolex Yachtswoman and Yachtsman of the Year (2/2/2023) - ST. PETE BEACH, FL. (February 2, 2023) – On Thursday, February 2, 2023, as part of US Sailing’s Sailing Leadership Forum, the best U.S. sailor athletes of 2022 were honored among family, friends, peers, competitors, and contributors to the sport of sailing. Ravi Parent (Sarasota, FL) and Daniela Moroz (Lafayette, CA) were awarded the 2022… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces Multi-Year Partnership Extension with Gowrie Group – Risk Strategies (2/2/2023) -   BRISTOL, R.I. (February 2, 2023) – US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport of sailing, and Risk Strategies Company and its wholly owned Gowrie Group subsidiary, a leading national specialty insurance and risk management firm have announced a multi-year partnership extension to continue their support of sailors and sailing organizations in the… ...Read More
  • Pan Am Games, Worlds, and Test Event Selection Culminate in Clearwater (1/31/2023) - CLEARWATER, FLORIDA (January 31, 2023) - The final stop of the Florida US Open Sailing Series will be contested February 2 - 5, in Clearwater, Florida. Hosted by Sail Life, Clearwater Community Sailing and presented by Bay Stay Restaurant Group, the event will feature eight Olympic classes: the 49er, Men’s iQFOiL, Women’s iQFOiL, ILCA 6, ILCA… ...Read More
  • Paul Cayard: Open Letter on the IPC Verdict (1/30/2023) - On January 30, 2023, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) announced their decision that Para Sailing will not be reinstated for Los Angeles 2028 after a valiant worldwide campaign led by World Sailing to boost involvement in the sport and support of Para athletes.  ...Read More
  • Selection Procedures Announced for Para Classes at 2023 Sailing World Championships (1/27/2023) - In addition to the Olympic classes, the 2023 Sailing World Championship will also hold events in four Para Sailing classes for the first time ever: Men’s Hansa 303, Women’s Hansa 303, 2.4mR OD, and RS Venture Connect. ...Read More
  • US Sailing Foundation Announces the First Kevin Burnham Memorial Grant Recipients (1/25/2023) - BRISTOL, RI (January 25, 2023) — The US Sailing Foundation awarded the inaugural Kevin Burnham Memorial Grants to three promising young sailors in December. Created in honor of Athens 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Kevin Burnham, the grants assist young sailors not yet on the US Sailing Team as they begin their quest to the Olympic Games.… ...Read More
  • Read the 2022 Reach Impact Report (1/24/2023) - BRISTOL, R.I. (January 24, 2023) – US Sailing has released the 2022 Reach Initiative Impact Report. Since its inception in 2012, Reach, US Sailing’s STEM Education Initiative, has had an immeasurable impact on youth across the country. Reach participants learn Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) concepts using sailing as an educational platform. As the Reach Initiative enters its 11th year… ...Read More
  • Applications Open for the 2023 David Storrs Match Racing Grant Program (1/18/2023) - BRISTOL, R.I (January 18, 2023) - US Sailing and the US Match Racing Committee have opened the annual David Storrs Match Racing Grant Program, which provides monetary support to US match racers between the ages of 19 and 29. The grant is provided by the endowment of David Storrs, a legendary match racing competitor who… ...Read More
  • Miami & Ft. Lauderdale US Open Sailing Series Bring the Action (1/17/2023) - BRISTOL, R.I. (January 17, 2023) - The first stops on the US Open Sailing Series wrapped January 16 in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, FL. Competitors saw a wide range of conditions – from zero knots to gusts over 20 knots – on the ocean and in Biscayne Bay. Competitors in Miami and Lauderdale were met with… ...Read More
  • 2023 US Open Sailing Series Begins in Ft. Lauderdale and Miami (1/13/2023) -   Miami (January 13, 2023) - Over 230 competitors from 22 countries will descend on South Florida this weekend for the Miami and Fort Lauderdale US Open Sailing Series. The ILCA 4, 6 and 7, and Nacra 15 will compete out of Lauderdale Yacht Club, while the Mixed 470, 29er, Formula Kite, 49er, 49erFX, and iQFOiL… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces Finalists for 2022 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards (1/11/2023) - BRISTOL, R.I. (January 11, 2023) – Three men and three women have been chosen as finalists for US Sailing’s 2022 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards. The annual rundown of the year’s “best in the U.S.” represents a wide range of accomplished sailors from various disciplines and at different stages of their respective careers.… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces Youth Championships Details and Updated Regatta Formats (12/21/2022) - US Sailing announces changes and updates to its Youth Championships for 2023. US Sailing’s Championships for youth sailors date back to 1921, when the Sears Cup was founded “for the purpose of promoting the sport of yachting by encouraging proficiency in seamanship and sportsmanlike conduct in yacht racing among boys and girls of school age.”… ...Read More
  • Eight Bells – Mary Savage (12/15/2022) - Mary Savage of Larchmont, NY, a longtime US Sailing judge and umpire and a trailblazer among women race officials, died at home on December 13 surrounded by her family.  Mary learned to sail in 1960 in a beginning sailing class for women at Larchmont Yacht Club, and five years later she was teaching the class.… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces Sailing Leadership Forum Schedule and Sponsors (12/13/2022) - BRISTOL, R.I. (December 13, 2022) – US Sailing has announced the full schedule, sponsors, and exhibitors for the Sailing Leadership Forum, a biannual conference for sailing leaders from sail training and education, yacht club and sailing organization management, race officials, and industry professionals, on February 2-4, 2023 in St. Pete Beach, FL. Sailing Leadership Forum… ...Read More
  • The President’s Listening Tour: Arizona (12/6/2022) - By Rich Jepsen, US Sailing Board President Yes, there’s sailing in Arizona! That is the answer that Arizona sailors at several yacht clubs in Arizona have to give often to their out-of-state friends. I traveled to Arizona recently to speak on all things US Sailing at the invitation of Bob Naylor, commodore of Arizona Yacht… ...Read More
  • 2023 Youth World Championship Selection Procedures Announced + More  (11/21/2022) - US Sailing is excited to announce selection procedures for the 2023 Youth Sailing World Championship. Additionally, 2023 ANOC World Beach Games selection criteria and qualification outlines are now live, and an update to 2023 Pan Am Games selection has been posted. ...Read More
  • Nominations Open for 2022 US Sailing Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards (11/17/2022) -   BRISTOL, R.I. (November 17, 2022) – US Sailing has opened nominations for the 2022 US Sailing Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year, widely acknowledged as the premiere individual sailing honors in the nation. Established in 1961 by US Sailing and in partnership with Rolex since 1980, US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the… ...Read More
  • Valhalla Sailing Project: Supporting Veterans Through Sailing (11/10/2022) - By Mitchell Riel & Lexi Pline The modern sailing community is a wonderfully diverse, eclectic mixture of sailing groups, classes, and competitions. However, no one sailing organization stewards the supportive nature of the sailing community quite like The Valhalla Sailing Project.  Founded in 2015 by veterans Michael Wood and Jay McGinnis, The Valhalla Sailing Project… ...Read More
  • Blueberry Faygo Win First Hinman Title (11/6/2022) - NORFOLK, VIRGINIA (November 6, 2022) - After three days of intense racing, culminating in a nail biting 3-2 final series, Team Blueberry Faygo have won their first U.S. Team Racing Championship. The team, comprised of Shawn Harvey (Miami, FL), Sonia Lingos Utley (West Yarmouth, MA), Teddy and Graceann Nicolosi (St. Thomas, VI), Sean Segerblom (Costa… ...Read More
  • West Marine US Open Series Florida Announced (11/3/2022) - US Sailing is proud to announce its return to Florida for the third annual 2023 West Marine US Open Sailing Series. Register TODAY! ...Read More
  • 30 Teams Lined Up for 2022 US Team Racing Championship (11/2/2022) - This weekend, a record number of teams will take to the water in Norfolk, Virginia for the 2022 U.S. Team Racing Championship, hosted by Coastal Virginia Youth Sailing Foundation and Norfolk Yacht & Country Club. November 4-6, 30 teams will be competing for the George R. Hinman Trophy. With a record number of teams comes… ...Read More
  • US Sailing On The Road: Annual General Meeting and Stakeholder Summit (11/2/2022) - Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans, LA October, 2022 US Sailing has been around in one form or another for 125 years! Even as we celebrate our history and legacy, we are moving the organization into the 21st century. One Board and Staff initiative is returning to traveling to regions of the country where we can… ...Read More
  • Gulf Coast Team Take First Place at 2022 U.S. Adult Sailing Championships  (10/30/2022) - Nine teams representing Regional Sailing Associations across the country were challenged with conditions from light and shifty to big breeze and storms over four days of racing on Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. ...Read More
  • US Sailing: The Next 125 Years (10/30/2022) - Over the past ten months, US Sailing has looked at where we’ve been and where we’re going – from sailing gear and technology to sailing in the Olympics. Now, as we celebrate US Sailing’s 125th birthday on October 30th, we’d like to share where some members of our community think the sport is going, looking… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Releases Report on Bermuda Race Sailor Overboard Incident (10/27/2022) - Bristol, Rhode Island (October 27, 2022)— Following the tragic incident that occurred during the running of the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race, US Sailing, at the request of The Bermuda Race Foundation, Inc. as the organizing authority for the race, in conjunction with the Cruising Club of America and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, convened a panel of… ...Read More
  • Teams Descend on Bay Saint Louis for 2022 Adult Championship (10/25/2022) - Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi (October 26, 2022) - Ten teams from across the country will take to the water for the 2022 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship at Bay-Waveland Yacht Club in Mississippi. The event will be held in the Viper 640, with racing from Thursday, October 27 to Sunday, October 30. Teams were chosen by… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Launches Youth Performance Pathway (10/19/2022) - As part of its mission to increase sailing participation and excellence, US Sailing has released a new Youth Performance Pathway to connect youth racing sailors to “What’s Next” in the sport. The pathway is the culmination of a year-long review by a task force of experts from inside and outside of US Sailing.   “In response… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces Additions to Board of Directors (10/17/2022) - US Sailing has named five new members of the US Sailing’s Board of Directors who were officially elected on Friday, October 14, 2022 at US Sailing’s Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. The newly elected and re-elected members of US Sailing’s Board of Directors are incumbent  Henry Brauer (Marblehead, MA), incumbent Stan Honey (Palo Alto, CA) and newcomer Marie Rogers (Los Angeles, CA). Sheila… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Releases 2022 One Design Survey (10/12/2022) - Bristol, RI (October 12, 2022) - In an effort to further serve the US sailing community, US Sailing has released the second-ever One Design Survey. Members of all one design classes are encouraged to give their feedback to help US Sailing support one design sailing.  “Our aim is to help the individuals, classes and fleets… ...Read More
  • A Month-Long World Championship Marathon for the USST in October (10/10/2022) - Like a 4th of July fireworks show finale, the month of October will serve as a grand conclusion for the 2022 Olympic sailing circuit, with four World Championships happening over the course of the month. ...Read More
  • Potts Wins Fourth U.S. Match Racing Championship Title (10/9/2022) - Pearson Potts and his team of Bobby Savoie, Bryce Kopp, James Barry, Lucas Adams, and Abigail Preston (Newport, RI) crossed the finish line with huge whoops and hugs to claim his fourth U.S. Match Racing Championship title. ...Read More
  • Keck Claims Victory at 2022 Championship of Champions (10/9/2022) - The Championship of Champions, hosted by Shore Acres Yacht Club came to a close Sunday afternoon after three days of tight racing on Barnegat Bay. Peter Keck (Delafield, WI) won the event by one point, claiming the 2022 Jack Brown Trophy. ...Read More
  • Top Match Racers Gather for 2022 US Match Racing Championship (10/6/2022) - OYSTER BAY, NY (October 6, 2022) –  A selection of the nation’s best match racers will go head-to-head October 7-9 at the 2022 U.S. Match Racing Championship, hosted by Oakcliff Sailing Center and US Sailing in Oyster Bay, NY. The 54th U.S. Match Racing Championship features 10 talented teams comprised of both male and female skippers… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Championship of Champions Heads to New Jersey (10/5/2022) - BRICK, NJ (October 5, 2022) - Starting this Friday, 20 teams will take to the water for the 48th US Sailing Championship of Champions, presented by Gowrie Group, a division of Risk Strategies, at Shore Acres Yacht Club in Brick, New Jersey. Racing takes place on October 7-9, 2022 and will be contested in the MC… ...Read More
  • From Then ‘Till Now: Gear Through the Years (9/21/2022) - Imagine you’re getting ready for a day on the water. As you’re going to pack your day bag, what do you reach for? Your new wetsuit, your waterproof offshore shell and spray pants, or your water-resistant deck shorts?   These days, we have a plethora of comfortable apparel choices for all kinds of sailing. Sailors 125… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Team’s Olympic Development Program Launches Mixed 470 Program, Opens Applications (9/7/2022) - With sights set on Paris 2024 & Los Angeles 2028, the US Sailing Team is proud to announce the opening of applications for its new Mixed 470 Program. The Mixed 470 Program is a collaboration between the US Sailing Team’s Olympic Development Program (ODP) and the Windmark Sailing Foundation. ...Read More
  • Great Moments and Lessons Learned for USA at Skiff & Nacra 17 World Championships (9/6/2022) - US Sailing Team’s month in Canada has come to a close. The Team entered the World Championship event with a variety of goals across the 49er, 49er FX, and Nacra 17 classes and made headlines for showcasing expert tactics and skill on St. Margarets Bay. ...Read More
  • 12 US Sailing Team Athletes Ready for Action in Canada for World Championships (8/30/2022) - For athletes pursuing the Olympics, World Championships are a critical piece of the journey: it’s the annual opportunity to qualify for the US Sailing Team, an important check-in with the international fleets on the way to Paris 2024, and the time for a fresh reset of world rankings. ...Read More
  • Father and Son Duo Win U.S. Multihull Championship (8/28/2022) - Rhode Island local Lars Guck sailed a consistent event to claim his second U.S Multihull Championship title this weekend, after four days of challenging racing in Newport, Rhode Island.   Sailing with his son Olin, Guck went into the last day in second, but won every race of the day to claim the Hobie Alter Cup… ...Read More
  • 19 Teams Entered for U.S. Multihull Championship (8/24/2022) - Quick Links:  See who’s competing: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mi88Fmr_oLHq84Gc-9P1XBPdftoKzfVWj9R_Q_d5Zvk/edit#gid=0   Championship info: https://www.ussailing.org/competition/championships/2022-u-s-multihull-championship/   Follow US Sailing on Instagram and Facebook for event coverage Competitors from across the country will descend on Newport, Rhode Island for the U.S. Multihull Championship, held by Sail Newport August 25-28. The championship will be raced in Formula 18 (F18) catamarans, guaranteed to bring lots… ...Read More
  • From Then ‘Till Now: Sailing in the Olympics (8/24/2022) - Sailing has been a part of the Olympics since the dawn of the modern Olympiad in 1896 – only one year before the founding of the NAYRU, which later became US Sailing. The pathway of sailing in the Olympics and the evolution of US Sailing run (or sail?) a parallel course – as the sport… ...Read More
  • Apply Now for US Sailing Foundation’s Kevin Burnham Memorial Grants & Nominate an Athlete for the Kevin Burnham Memorial Award (8/23/2022) - BRISTOL, RI (August 23, 2022) —The US Sailing Foundation is accepting applications for the newly-established Kevin Burnham Memorial Grant, as well as receiving nominations for the Kevin Burnham Memorial Award. These two separate honors were established in memory of Kevin Burnham, 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and 1992 Olympic Silver Medalist. The deadline for grant applications… ...Read More
  • Sailing is a Lifelong Sport (8/22/2022) - There are not many sports that one can enter and continue to stay active in throughout their entire life.  Sailing, however, is one sport that can grow and evolve with us from a very young age and well into the retirement years. Whether you are on the racing team, the coaching team or the race… ...Read More
  • Blecher Wins U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship (8/21/2022) - Allie Blecher and her team from California Yacht Club claimed their second U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship this weekend, besting last year’s runner-up Janel Zarkowsky and her team from Scuttlebutt Sailing Club / Storm Trysail in the finals 3-0.   Top three teams:   Team BAAM: Allie Blecher, Katja Sertl, Beka Schiff, and Ali Blumenthal  As… ...Read More
  • Ten Teams Take to the Water for U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship    (8/18/2022) -   Quick Links:  Competitor list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQFBt6_MfLQdx7O1mnSdemV4vF81gUsk4Fx4b1RFKDM1gRrMIc_xq9ARj2TElELEmO4z8Sr-7aWQJbg/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true  Results: https://www.matchracingresults.com/2022/us-womens-championship/    Ten of the most accomplished female match racing teams in the US will take to the water this weekend at Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club for the annual U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship. Attendees include former event winners, collegiate All-Americans, and accomplished match race teams vying for the… ...Read More
  • 2022 West Marine US Open Sailing Series Wraps in San Francisco (8/15/2022) - Quick Links: Photos (Password: westmarine): https://usst.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0000KTQlI5IpeVY/West-Marine-US-Open-San-Francisco Board & Kite Results: https://raceoffice.usopen.ussailing.org/en/default/races/race-resultsall/text/2022-us-open-sailing-series-st-francis-yacht-club-en/menuaction/race ILCA & 470 Results: https://raceoffice.usopen.ussailing.org/en/default/races/race-resultsall/text/2022USOpenSailingSeriesSanFranciscoYachtClub-en/menuaction/race SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 15, 2022) - After three days of spectacular heavy-air racing, the last stop on the West Marine US Open Sailing Series concluded in San Francisco. The regatta included two race circles featuring the iQFoil and Formula… ...Read More
  • San Francisco: Final Stop on the West Marine US Open Sailing Series California Swing (8/11/2022) - SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 11, 2022) - The West Marine US Open Sailing Series enters the sixth and final event of the 2022 circuit in spectacular San Francisco, a sailor’s paradise, as sailors from around the nation will come together for three days of racing in five classes. The series is the new domestic training and… ...Read More
  • Light Winds Prevail for U.S. Para Sailing Championship (8/8/2022) -   The U.S Para Sailing Championship & Independence Cup came to a close on Sunday after a day of clinic and three days of racing. Competitors contended with hot temperatures and thunderstorms throughout the event but were still able to complete six races for the Independence 20 class and seven races for the Sonar and… ...Read More
  • Teams Take to Lake Michigan for U.S. Para Sailing Championship (8/4/2022) - Starting this Friday, 13 teams will take to the water August 5-7 in Chicago, IL for the US Sailing Para Championship. The US Para Sailing Championship, hosted by the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation and embedded within the Independence Cup (first sailed in 1986), includes three divisions: singlehanded, sailed in 2.4m; doublehanded, sailed in Independence… ...Read More
  • From Then ‘Till Now: America’s Early Sailing Legends  (8/3/2022) - What does it take to become a Sailing Legend? These days, the criteria may seem obvious – an Olympic gold medalist, America’s Cup winner, or venerated ocean racer. But, like many things, the word “legend” has changed over time. One of America’s first venerated “sailing legends” was not revered for his racing abilities but rather… ...Read More
  • Racing Underway for 22 USA Youth Athletes at the 29er World Championship (8/1/2022) - 245 boats seeking the 2022 29er World Champion title have gathered in Barcelona for racing August 1-6. 22 USA Youth Athletes will take to the water for 6 days of competition. ...Read More
  • Save the Date: Los Angeles 2028 Dates ANNOUNCED (7/27/2022) - From LA28.org: The LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be here in six short years. The LA28 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony is set for July 14, 2028, with the Games running through July 30, 2028, and the LA28 Paralympic Games will kick off August 15, 2028, and close August 27, 2028. ...Read More
  • Celebrating Disability Independence Day (7/26/2022) - July 26, 2022 marks the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a civil rights law that promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities in every aspect of life. The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability just as other civil rights laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex,… ...Read More
  • Jeffrey Petersen, Max Brennan, Samantha Hemans & Scott Mais Win 2022 Youth Match Racing World Championship (7/25/2022) - The 2022 Youth Match Racing World Championship was sailed in Pornichet, France, July 19-23, in J/80’s with asymmetrical spinnakers. Twelve teams from around the world, including Australia and New Zealand, battled for five days in all breezes. The winning US team from the Balboa YC in Newport Beach, CA, finished third in the Round Robin.… ...Read More
  • Racing & Learning at US Sailing Junior Women’s Championship (7/25/2022) - After two days of clinic and two days of racing, Sophia Devling and Piper Blackband win the Ida Lewis Trophy, Talia Hamlin wins the Leiter Trophy at the US Sailing Junior Women’s Championship in Marina del Rey, California. ...Read More
  • Long Beach Shines for West Marine US Open (7/18/2022) - LONG BEACH, CA (July 17, 2022) - 114 athletes took to the water in the LA 2028 sailing venue this past weekend for the West Marine US Open Sailing Series Long Beach. Each day, mornings of fog gave way to beautiful ocean breeze, with race committee running a total of 64 races across seven fleets.… ...Read More
  • GOLD for Parkin & Beck at Youth Worlds, Seven Top-10 Finishes for Team USA (7/14/2022) - The Hague, The Netherlands (July 14, 2022) - Racing wrapped on the North Sea for the 450+ athletes representing 69 countries, and the USA is coming home with a shiny gold medal in the i420 by Freddie Parkin and Asher Beck. Team USA posted seven top-10 finishes.  Final USA Results:  1st - Freddie Parkin &… ...Read More
  • LA 2028 Sailing Venue Hosts West Marine US Open Sailing Series (7/12/2022) - LONG BEACH, CA (July 12, 2022) - The West Marine US Open Sailing Series continues the West Coast swing with a stop in Long Beach, CA, the sailing venue for the 2028 Olympic games. A joint effort between Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, Long Beach Yacht Club, and the US Sailing Center Long Beach, the site… ...Read More
  • Selection Procedures Announced for Paris 2024, Pan Am Games 2023, and More (7/12/2022) - Selection procedures for all four events have been prepared and approved by the International Selection Committee (ISC) of US Sailing. ...Read More
  • 15 USA Athletes Ready to Roll in The Netherlands for 2022 Youth Worlds (7/8/2022) - Over 450 of the world’s top youth sailors from 69 countries will hit the water July 9-15 for the 2022 Allianz Youth World Sailing Championships, and the USA is proud to put forward 15 athletes for the pinnacle annual youth sailing event. ...Read More
  • US Sailing Convenes Panel on Newport Bermuda Fatality (7/1/2022) - Bristol, RI (July 1, 2022) - In light of the tragic incident that occurred during the running of the 52nd Newport to Bermuda Race, US Sailing, at the request of the race organizing authority, has convened a panel of experts to study the incident. The panel looks to fact-find on contributing factors including, weather conditions, crew… ...Read More
  • From the Desk of the President: Reflecting on 125 Years of US Sailing (6/27/2022) - A note from US Sailing Board President Rich Jepsen 125 years of US Sailing. Wow. As I started my first year as president of the board, I reflected on the long list of luminaries who served in my post before me. It’s a daunting list! I also reflected on how many times in those 125… ...Read More
  • 2022 US Sailing Youth Champs Winners Crowned (6/26/2022) - Winners were decided at the 2022 U.S. Sailing Youth Championship today after three days of champagne sailing on the Pacific. Over 100 sailors competed across four classes for top honors at US Sailing’s premier youth regatta, open to sailors 19 and younger. Thank you to Gill Marine for their sponsorship of this event, and to… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Statement on Newport Bermuda Race Fatality (6/23/2022) - US Sailing sends condolences to the family and friends of experienced blue water sailor and long-time US Sailing member Colin Golder who passed away last weekend during the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and crew. The Bermuda Race Foundation, Inc. as the organizing authority for the race, in… ...Read More
  • Sailors at San Diego US Open Ramp Up for Next Week’s Youth Champs (6/21/2022) - The San Diego edition of the West Marine US Open Sailing Series wrapped on Sunday after three days of beautiful racing in the Pacific, with 8-10 knots and 3–5-foot sea swell across the weekend. Title Sponsor West Marine and National Sponsors Gill Marine and Gowrie Group are committed to the growth of the series as a… ...Read More
  • Pinckney Defeats Callahan in Spectacular Five-Race Finals to Win the 2022 US Youth Match Racing Championship (6/21/2022) - LONG BEACH, CA (June 19, 2022) – Team Pinckney (Newport Harbor YC) defeated Team Callahan (Biscayne Bay YC) in a spectacular display of high-stakes match racing to win the 2022 US Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup.  Callahan, however, did not go quietly as both teams traded wins over the five-race series, with… ...Read More
  • ODP, Youth Worlds Athletes Ready for San Diego US Open (6/17/2022) - Competitors have settled in for a weekend of racing off Point Loma for the San Diego stop on the 2022 West Marine US Open Sailing Series. Ten athletes across ODP and the 2022 Youth Worlds Team will take to the water for three days of competition.  ...Read More
  • Eight Bells: Noel Field  (6/15/2022) - Noel M. Field, Jr., of Little Compton, RI, a US Sailing National Judge, former Board member, advocate for sailors, and champion of sportsmanship, died at home on June 12. He was 88.  Field served as Chief Judge at scores of high-level events, including Shields, 470, Interclub, 210, and ILCA (Laser) National Championships. He also served… ...Read More
  • Youth Match Racers to Compete for Rose Cup in Long Beach, CA (6/15/2022) - Long Beach, CA (June 15, 2022) – The thrill and excitement of match racing will be on full display this weekend in Long Beach, CA, as the U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup will be hosted by the Long Beach Yacht Club. Racing begins Friday, June 17 and concludes Sunday, June 19.… ...Read More
  • Gowrie Group to Extend Support to Two Major US Sailing Events (6/14/2022) - Bristol, RI (June 14, 2022) - US Sailing is excited to announce longtime insurance partner Gowrie Group, a division of Risk Strategies, will be extending their support to two major US Sailing events in 2022. This year, Gowrie Group is the Presenting Sponsor of the Championship of Champions, US Sailing’s premier championship which invites winners of… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces 2022 Reach Youth Engagement Grant Recipients (6/7/2022) - BRISTOL, R.I. (June 7, 2022) – Sailing centers throughout the country have been awarded grants to grow youth sailing through STEM and environmental education with the US Sailing Reach Initiative. The grants provide non-profit sailing centers with funds and resources to further their Reach program goals and provide more opportunities for students in their community.… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Team Strengthens Olympic Staff (5/31/2022) - The US Sailing Team is excited to announce that James Lyne has joined the Team as the High Performance Coach. Lyne has coached teams and athletes to 16 World Championship titles in 7 different classes within the sport, including Olympic classes. ...Read More
  • Eric Krasnoo joins US Sailing as the Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Memberships (5/25/2022) - BRISTOL, RI (May 25, 2022) - US Sailing is excited to announce the addition of Eric Krasnoo to the executive team of US Sailing as the Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Memberships.  “We are pleased to welcome Eric to US Sailing,” said CEO Alan Ostfield. “Eric’s breadth of experiences with sports, partnerships and consumer… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Awards Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal For Rescue at Bay Week Regatta (4/28/2022) - WESTLAKE, OHIO (April 28, 2022) – US Sailing has awarded David Branson, a Melges 24 sailor from Toledo, Ohio with the Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal for a rescue at the Bay Week Regatta last summer. The award was presented at the Inter-Lake Yachting Association Spring meeting April 2. On July 30, 2021, the annual Bay Week Regatta… ...Read More
  • A day with the Kites (4/27/2022) - A day with the Formula Kite fleet at the 2022 French Olympic Week as experienced by the US Sailing Team's on-site media staff. Read for a play-by-play of day three in Hyères, France. ...Read More
  • 1 Gold, 2 Silver for USA at French Olympic Week 2022 (4/24/2022) - The medal race and finals series concluded today on Mediterranean waters for the 53rd French Olympic Week and the US Sailing Team is bringing home a gold (Daniela Moroz) and two silvers (Roble/Shea, Snow/Agnese). ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces 2022 US Youth Worlds Team to Compete in The Hague, The Netherlands This July  (4/22/2022) - US Sailing has named the 15 athletes that will be representing the US at the 2022 Allianz Youth Sailing World Championships. The 51st edition of the premier event in international youth sailing will take place July 8-15 in The Hague, The Netherlands and is open to athletes under age 19. ...Read More
  • Sailing in the Special Olympics: A Conversation with David Camilo (4/19/2022) - David Camilo, 36, began sailing at the age of 24 at Lake Norman Yacht Club in the Club 420. Camilo, who is autistic, began swimming and playing basketball and bowling with the Special Olympics in New York before moving to North Carolina. In his new hometown, Camilo got involved with the local Lake Norman High School… ...Read More
  • Seeking Para Sailors with Racing Experience to Represent USA at U25 Para World Championship (4/13/2022) - US Sailing has announced a call to competitors for the inaugural 25U Para Sailing World Championship in the Netherlands, July 18-22. This event provides a unique opportunity for young, aspiring sailors with a disability to represent the United States on the world stage and nurture their Paralympic dreams. It also establishes a starting point for… ...Read More
  • 2022 USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival Schedule Released (4/5/2022) - New Festival Format featuring On-Water Boat Demos and On-Shore Festival Activities    BRISTOL, Rhode Island (April 5, 2022) - The USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festivals are NEW for 2022 with an updated format, returning to the original mission to capture the Olympic spirit and introduce youth sailors to their next steps in the sport. Each festival… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Issues Further Guidance on Athletes from Russia and Belarus (4/4/2022) - The US Sailing Board of Directors last week approved an amendment to the US Sailing Prescription to RRS 76.1 – Exclusion of Boats or Competitors, providing a framework for organizing authorities to exclude sailors from Russia and Belarus, in accordance with World Sailing policy, should they choose to do so.  Under the new policy, countries… ...Read More
  • Gold and Silver for USA at the 51st Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía in Palma de Mallorca (4/3/2022) - The 51st Princesa Sofía regatta wrapped in Palma de Mallorca with an exciting set of medal races and finals. Formula Kite athlete Daniela Moroz secured the gold and USST 49er team Barrows / Henken took home the silver at the Hempel World Cup Series event.  ...Read More
  • Celebrating Visibility (3/31/2022) - Since she was 3 ½, Stephanie Helms knew she was a girl.  At that age, her mother was helping Stephanie complete physical therapy for a burn injury. She complimented Stephanie on an exercise well done, saying, “good boy!”  “And I said, ‘no, girl,’” said Helms. “All my life I’ve known that I was transgender, although… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Mourns the Passing of Gordon Isco (3/30/2022) -   US Sailing mourns the passing of Gordon Isco, 86, who passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours of March 24. The Multihull Sailor extraordinaire was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 6, 1935 to Emmanuel and Sylvia Isco. He loved multihull sailboat racing (Hobie 18, Hobie 20 and A-Class) and competed… ...Read More
  • Melges and Moroz Named 2021 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year (3/25/2022) - SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (March 25, 2022) – Harry Melges IV (Lake Geneva, WI) and Daniela Moroz (Lafayette, CA) were selected as the 2021 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year for their outstanding sailing performance in 2021 in a live ceremony at the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, CA. The evening event was… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Association Awards Honor Contributions to the Sport (3/25/2022) - San Francisco (March 24, 2022) – The annual US Sailing Association Awards were celebrated Thursday evening at St. Francis Yacht Club. Award winners were honored for their contributions to the sport of sailing, from racing to race management. Congratulations to the following US Sailing award winners: Gary Bodie (Hampton, VA) received the Nathanael G. Herreshoff… ...Read More
  • Doug Smith Joins US Sailing Foundation Board of Directors (3/23/2022) - BRISTOL, RI (March 23, 2022) — The US Sailing Foundation Board of Directors unanimously elected one new member, Doug Smith of Oakland, CA, at their quarterly meeting in February, for a three-year term. A senior legal advisor to corporations, boards, and entrepreneurs, as well as an avid competitive sailor and advocate for the sport, Smith brings a… ...Read More
  • Schoonmaker Foundation Pledges $5 Million to US Sailing and Offers Matching Challenge (3/9/2022) -   BRISTOL, R.I. (March 9, 2022) - The Florida-based Schoonmaker Foundation has pledged $5 million over the next five years to the US Sailing Foundation to create the James M. “Ding” Schoonmaker II Project Pinnacle Endowment Fund. They have also offered an additional $2.5 million challenge fund, giving individual donors, businesses, and foundations the opportunity to… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces Finalists for 2021 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards (3/3/2022) -   BRISTOL, R.I. (March 3, 2022) - From a shortlist of nine accomplished sailors, three women and three men have been voted as finalists for US Sailing’s 2021 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards. The annual rundown of the year’s “best in the U.S.” represents a wide range of accomplished sailors from various… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Statement Concerning the Situation in Ukraine (3/1/2022) - US Sailing stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian Sailing Community. Our hearts go out to all who have been affected by this senseless violence. US Sailing joins many international sports organizations, the International Olympic Committee, and World Sailing in calling for an immediate end to all hostilities and a resumption of… ...Read More
  • 3 USA Skiff Teams Ranked Top 10 in the World (2/28/2022) - Two USA 49ers and one 49erFX currently sit in the top 10 of World Sailing’s rankings, making history as the most skiffs from the USA to rank top 10 at one time.  ...Read More
  • Siebel Sailors Program Now Accepting Sailboat and RIB Request for Proposals (2/23/2022) - US Sailing is renewing and expanding its successful Siebel Sailors Program to further increase opportunity and diversity in the sport of sailing.   To support this expansion, US Sailing is seeking 50-100 single-handed dinghies, double-handed dinghies, or multi-handed centerboard/retractable keelboats and 20-30 Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB), engines and related equipment.  With these RFPs, US Sailing is… ...Read More
  • New Changes Announced to US Sailing’s Commercial Insurance Coverage (2/16/2022) - Effective January 1, 2022, Chubb Insurance Company has clarified some of the terms of coverage under US Sailing’s commercial insurance as it pertains to Certified Race Officials and Certified Instructors. This change has resulted in a change to secondary liability insurance coverage for Certified Race Officials and Certified Instructors under the US Sailing policy. Starting… ...Read More
  • Four Athletes Added to US Sailing Team Roster, Four Advance to Tier 1 (2/16/2022) - Upon qualification at 2021 World Championship regattas, the US Sailing Team has announced the additions of four athletes to the roster. ...Read More
  • New England Ropes Joins US Sailing & US Sailing Team as Official Rope Partner (2/13/2022) - US Sailing announced today a new partnership with New England Ropes as the Official Rope Partner. Located in Fall River, Massachusetts, New England Ropes is part of the TEUFELBERGER Group, an Austrian family-owned and operated rope manufacturer. ...Read More
  • International Day of Women and Girls in Science US Sailing Spotlight: Shelley Brown (2/11/2022) - Interested in the sciences from a young age, Shelley Brown is a native Rhode Islander who has spent a lifetime sailing with family from Bar Harbor, ME to Long Island, NY. She is the Director for Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana, the world’s leading ocean conservation organization that engages, educates and activates the… ...Read More
  • International Day of Women and Girls in Science US Sailing Spotlight: Rachael Miller (2/11/2022) - February 11th is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. In celebration, US Sailing is recognizing Rachael Miller. Rachael is the Founder of Rozalia Project for a Clean Ocean, Co-Inventor of the Cora Ball, National Geographic Explorer, and an Explorer's Club Fellow. She is focused on protecting the ocean and addressing the problem of… ...Read More
  • 2021 US Sailing Awards Winners Announced (2/10/2022) - BRISTOL, R.I. (February 10, 2022) – During a special edition of US Sailing’s Starboard Portal, individuals and organizations in the areas of Adaptive Sailing, Community Sailing, Training and Education and Coaching Excellence were honored for their contributions to the sport of sailing in the United States during 2021. Congratulations to the following US Sailing award… ...Read More
  • Paul Cuffee: Mariner, Pioneer, American Icon (2/10/2022) - Transatlantic voyages aboard self-made ships. Blockade running under the dead of moonless nights. A wildly successful shipping business. A groundbreaking push for equality and a dream of Pan-Africanism, nearly a century before Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.    How could you not know about this American icon, right?   While it may seem improbable, this is the story of… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces Shortlist for 2021 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards (2/4/2022) - Yachtswoman Finalists – Daniela Moroz, Laura Grondin, Nicole Breault, Anna Weis Yachtsman Finalists – Conner Blouin, Taylor Canfield, Erik Shampain, Harry Melges IV, Dave Hughes BRISTOL, R.I. (February 4, 2022) – Five men and four women have been shortlisted for US Sailing’s 2021 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards. Once again, the annual… ...Read More
  • Captain Donald N. Lawson and the Power of Opportunity (2/4/2022) - From the moment he stepped behind the wheel of a sailboat, Donald Lawson knew he was destined to make sailing his career. Lawson doesn’t come from a “sailing family” – his parents were middle class Baltimoreans, great athletes in other sports like basketball and lacrosse. But at age nine, he got the chance to attend and… ...Read More
  • Call for Siebel Center and Siebel Coach Applications (2/1/2022) - Thanks to a generous matching gift from the Tom and Stacey Siebel Foundation, The Siebel Sailors Program is deepening its focus and expanding its impact, with the goal of doubling the number of centers, regions, and coaches.   Applications are now open for sailing centers and coaches to get involved with this innovative program. They can… ...Read More
  • Gill Marine Joins the US Sailing Team and US Sailing as Official Technical Apparel Partner (1/31/2022) - US Sailing today unveiled a new multi-year partnership with Gill Marine, the world’s leading international performance sailing gear company.  Gill also joins the US Sailing Team as their Official Technical Apparel Partner for their Olympic and Team athletes. ...Read More
  • US Sailing Releases 2022 Safety Equipment Requirements for Nearshore, Coastal and Ocean Racing (1/27/2022) - Each year the US Sailing Safety Equipment Requirements committee, comprising sailors from across the US, considers possible changes to the Requirements and proposes appropriate changes for final approval by the Safety at Sea Committee, the Offshore Committee, and the US Sailing Board of Directors. The 2022 changes are now available to the US Sailing community.  … ...Read More
  • Honoring Don Glasell (1/19/2022) - Long time US Sailing volunteer Don Glasell passed away last week at the age of 94. A former member of the US Sailing Training Committee, Glasell was a US Sailing Race Officer and Judge who spearheaded the development of the Junior Big Boat Sailing (JBBS) program. Don also served as chairman of the committee that developed… ...Read More
  • West Marine Returns as US Open Series Title Sponsor (1/12/2022) - US Sailing is excited to announce West Marine will return as title sponsor for the 2022 US Open Sailing Series.    The West Marine US Open Sailing Series debuted in 2021 to fill demand for a high-level domestic training platform geared towards prospective Olympic hopefuls. The series brings six regattas to popular sailing venues across Florida… ...Read More
  • Two California Crews Awarded US Sailing Rescue Medal (1/11/2022) - The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee awarded the prestigious Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to two California crews who performed man-overboard rescues during offshore races in 2020 and 2021.  The Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal is an award given to skippers and/or crews of pleasure boats or race support vessels who effect rescues of… ...Read More
  • Season’s Greetings from US Sailing! (12/23/2021) -   SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM US SAILING! This holiday season, I would like to extend my personal well wishes and gratitude to all members of the US Sailing community. As we approach the new year, US Sailing is proud to be the stewards of our sport and look forward to continuing to serve the American sailing… ...Read More
  • NSPS 2022 Postponed Due to Covid-19 (12/21/2021) - It is with great disappointment that US Sailing has made the difficult decision to postpone the 2022 National Sailing Programs Symposium (NSPS) in Savannah, GA. FAQs included. ...Read More
  • 3 Silver Medals and 1 Bronze for USA at 50th Youth Sailing World Championships (12/17/2021) - The USST’s Olympic Development Program’s 16 athletes wrapped a week of tough wind conditions and even tougher competition against the world’s best youth sailors at the 50th edition of the Youth Sailing World Championships. ...Read More
  • US Sailing Siebel Sailors Program Announces $5 Million Matching Opportunity (12/16/2021) - Bristol, RI (December 16, 2021) – The Thomas and Stacey Siebel Foundation will match, dollar for dollar, up to $5 million, all gifts for the Siebel Sailors Program made to the US Sailing Foundation by December 31, 2022. This gift provides an opportunity for individual donors, businesses, and foundations to increase their impact twofold. “We are honored to continue and increase our support of this transformative program,” said Tom Siebel. “Our intent is to leverage our gift… ...Read More
  • 16 Youth Athletes Ready for Youth Worlds in Oman (12/10/2021) - From Hawaii to Florida, this year’s US Youth Worlds team is one of the widest representations of geographic diversity that has ever taken to the water on behalf of the US against the rest of the world. ...Read More
  • Bill Koch Named to US Sailing Foundation Board of Directors (12/7/2021) - BRISTOL, RI (December 7, 2021) — The US Sailing Foundation is honored to announce the addition of legendary sailor and businessman William I. "Bill" Koch to its Board of Directors. Koch will serve on the organization's board as Director from November 2021 until November 2024. “I am inspired by the launch of Project Pinnacle and… ...Read More
  • USA Radial Squad Wraps Up World Championship (12/7/2021) - The US ILCA Radial Squad completed a challenging World Championship in light wind. The conditions tested competitors’ patience and mental readiness throughout the 11 races as the race committee expertly navigated postponements and watched for building breeze. ...Read More
  • YETI Joins US Sailing Team as Partner (12/6/2021) - The US Sailing Team is proud to announce a partnership with YETI, a company that honors our oceans and understands what clean water means to our sport. ...Read More
  • USA Medals in 3 Classes at Inaugural Jr. Pan Am Games (12/6/2021) - Three USA athletes medaled in the inaugural Jr. Pan American Games after six races in the ILCA fleets and nine in the iQFoil over three days.  ...Read More
  • US Sailing Foundation Announces the First Ever Kevin Burnham Memorial Award —Nominations Are Now Open (12/2/2021) -   BRISTOL, RI (November 30, 2021) — The US Sailing Foundation has announced an award to honor Athens 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Kevin Burnham, open to sailors who compete or previously competed in Olympic classes and/or the Olympic Development Program. In loving memory of the accomplished sailor and friend to many, his wife, Elizabeth Kratzig,… ...Read More
  • USA to Race at Inaugural Jr. Pan Am Games in Cali, Colombia (12/2/2021) - Four athletes from the US are racing at a brand-new event with a major incentive on the line: gold medalists at the inaugural Jr. Pan American Games will directly qualify for the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games. ...Read More
  • ILCA Radial Squad to Race in Oman for World Championship (12/1/2021) - The USA is competing in its second of three major events hosted in Oman. The ILCA Radial World Championship begins December 1 with 64 female athletes representing 30 countries. ...Read More
  • Story: US Sailing Team Integrates Garmin into their Training Program (11/23/2021) - Luke Muller wearing the Forerunner 945 while working on his boatIn training for Tokyo, and while racing on Sagami Bay this summer, the US Sailing Team used Garmin wearables and handhelds to provide both sailors and coaches meaningful insights. ...Read More
  • USA Wraps Skiff/Nacra Worlds with Best 49er Results in Decades (11/21/2021) - The final fleet and medal race delivered what sailing fans live for; strategy, execution, and nail-biting finishes. Ian Barrows and Hans Henken tied for third place, barely missing the bronze medal by a tiebreaker and ultimately finishing 4th in the world.  Andrew Mollerus and Ian MacDiarmid claimed sixth in the world.  ...Read More
  • US Sailing Accepting Nominations for 2021 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year (11/17/2021) - Recognize Sailors in Your Community for On the Water Excellence in 2021 Submit your nomination(s) today at ussailing.org/rolex. BRISTOL, R.I. (November 17, 2021) – Every major sport has their own iconic award to recognize and celebrate excellence. College football recognizes the most outstanding player of the year with the Heisman Trophy and Major League Baseball… ...Read More
  • LIVE Broadcast & Tracking: Skiff/Nacra World Championships in Oman (11/15/2021) - The pinnacle event of the annual Skiff and Nacra schedules has arrived: the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 World Championships. Stephanie Roble and Maggie Shea are on the water 3 months after Tokyo 2020, looking to stake their claim on the podium. Five additional American Teams are eager to compete against the world’s best.  ...Read More
  • US Sailing Board of Directors Announces New Leadership at Stakeholder’s Summit (11/15/2021) - BRISTOL, RI (November 15, 2021) — During the US Sailing Annual Meeting and Stakeholder’s Summit this weekend in Jamestown, Rhode Island, the US Sailing Board of Directors introduced new President Rich Jepsen, along with two re-elected Board Members, Charlie Arms and John Schoendorf, and one new Board Member Stan Honey. Jepsen will serve a three-year… ...Read More
  • Alex Temko and Fiona Wylde named iQFoil National Champions (11/15/2021) - Alex Temko and Fiona Wylde named National Champions in Clearwater, FL. Battling a wide range of conditions, the fleet experienced both the low end [6-7 knots] and high end, [14-15 knots], of the Slalom course. Alex Temko (Palm Harbor, Fla.) takes the win in a tie break over his training partner, Noah Lyons (Clearwater, Fla.). ...Read More
  • Ahead: iQFoil National Championships, 14 US Squad Athletes Competing  (11/11/2021) - 14 US iQFoil athletes are ready to fly in Clearwater, Florida for the 2021 US National and Gulf Coast Championships. 23 competitors from six countries will take the water November 12-14 at Clearwater Community Sailing Center. This venue is no stranger to hosting performance board events, and has welcomed the new foiling Olympic equipment with open arms.  ...Read More
  • US Sailing Fills Out Leadership Team (11/10/2021) - Left: Andrew Clouston    Right: Jon Persch BRISTOL, RI (November 11, 2021) — US Sailing has announced two additions to its leadership team heading into the end of 2021. Jon Persch (Bristol, R.I.) will be joining US Sailing as Chief Marketing Officer and Andrew Clouston (Newport, R.I.) will be joining as the Senior Vice President,… ...Read More
  • Tom Whitehurst Wins 2021 U.S. Multihull Championship (11/5/2021) - Tom Whitehurst (Pensacola, FL) won the 2021 U.S. Multihull Championship, sailed from November 1-5, and hosted by the Formula Wave Class and Corpus Christi Yacht Club. According to event Co-Chair Ben Wells, the Formula Wave fleet of 77 competitors was the largest U.S. Multihull Championship in recent history, with sailors representing 28 states and three… ...Read More
  • 2021 USMHC Formula Wave Class Corpus Christi Yacht Club to Host U.S. Multihull Championship Next Week (11/1/2021) - Last but certainly not least in the 2021 US Sailing Championship Season, Corpus Christi Yacht Club and the Formula Wave Class will host the U.S. Multihull Championship on November 1-5. The Regatta, sailed in Formula Wave Class boats, will see 80 sailors from across the country compete for the Hobie Alter Trophy. ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces Selection Procedures for 2022 Youth Sailing World Championships (10/28/2021) - The selection procedures for 2022 Youth Sailing World Championships are officially solidified. US Sailing is excited to announce the criteria and qualification outlines and looks forward to the 2022 selection season. ...Read More
  • International Federation World Sailing Kick-Starts Reinstatement Bid for the Paralympic Games in Los Angeles 2028 (10/26/2021) - World Sailing, the international federation for the sport of sailing recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), today officially kick-started their campaign for sailing to be reinstated at the Paralympic Games in Los Angeles (USA) in 2028. ...Read More
  • Gulf Yachting Association Team Takes Top Spot at 2021 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship (10/24/2021) - KEMAH, TX. (October 24, 2021) — After four days of racing on Gavelston Bay, Max Albert (Pontchartrain YC) and his crew representing the Gulf Yachting Association won the U.S. Adult Sailing Championship and the Clifford D. Mallory Trophy. Albert sailed with Andrew Brennan, Matthew Dupuy, and Eddie Adams. The 2021 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship was… ...Read More
  • IQFoil European Championships Wrapped, USA Looking to Future as iQFoil Squad Takes Shape (10/22/2021) - The iQFoil European Championships concluded on October 28 in Marseille, France, the future sailing venue of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. It was the first international event for three USA iQFoil athletes since the equipment’s official Olympic designation earlier this year and a wonderful opportunity for the group to check in with the broader fleet early in the Paris… ...Read More
  • Texas Corinthian Yacht Club to Host U.S. Adult Sailing Championship This Weekend (10/20/2021) - KEMAH, TX. (October 20, 2021) —From Hawaii to Rhode Island, some of the country’s best adult sailors will head to Texas for a weekend of competition and camaraderie at the 2021 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship. The event is sailed in Sonars, and practice will start on Wednesday, October 20, with racing Thursday through Sunday. Nine… ...Read More
  • Daniela Moroz Claims Fifth Consecutive Formula Kite World Champion Title (10/14/2021) - After much anticipation during the light wind postponement on shore, Daniela Moroz (Lafayette, Calif.) took the win in her final race, securing her fifth Women’s Formula Kite World Champion title. Under the new scoring system that will be utilized in the kite’s Paris 2024 debut, Moroz only needed one more race win on the final day of racing to bring… ...Read More
  • Five Fleet Champions Crowned at 2021 U.S. Youth Sailing Championship (10/11/2021) - ARAPAHOE, N.C. (October 11, 2021) — While there was plenty of entertainment to be had during the social events and on-land activities at the 2021 U.S. Youth Sailing Championships, the real fun of the weekend happened on the waters of the Neuse River. There, more than 150 athletes, 19-years-old and younger, duked it out during… ...Read More
  • 2021 U.S. Youth Sailing Championship, Day 2 Wrap-Up (10/10/2021) - ARAPAHOE, N.C. (October 10, 2021) —With two of three full days of racing under their belts, the 156 young sailors competing at the U.S. Youth Sailing Championship are making their positions known within their respective fleets. Hosted at YMCA Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer, the regatta saw its second day of strong breeze and… ...Read More
  • 2021 U.S. Youth Sailing Championship, Day 1 Wrap-Up (10/9/2021) - ARAPAHOE, N.C. (October 9, 2021) — A rainy start did nothing to deter the excitement of the 156 young sailors competing in the 2021 U.S. Youth Sailing Championship at YMCA Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer. All 19 years old and younger, the sailors raced across five fleets: 29er, International 420, ILCA 7 (Standard), ILCA… ...Read More
  • Top Young American Sailors Prepare for 2021 U.S. Youth Sailing Championships (10/7/2021) - ARAPAHOE, N.C. (October 6, 2021) — For more than forty years, the U.S. Youth Championship has been US Sailing’s pinnacle youth regatta, featuringthe nation’s top young competitors racing in high-performance classes. In 2021, 156 sailors, 19-years-old and younger, will contest the regatta in the 29er, International 420, ILCA 7 (Standard), ILCA 6 (Radial), and Nacra… ...Read More
  • Peter Holz Takes Top Honors at 2021 U.S. Match Racing Championship (10/4/2021) - LONG BEACH, CA (October 3, 2021) – Chicago Yacht Club’s Peter Holz and his crew won the 2021 U.S. Match Racing Championship this weekend, sailing on Catalina 37s at Long Beach Yacht Club in Long Beach, California. After three days of racing, Holz faced off against Pearson Potts (New York YC) to go 2-0 in… ...Read More
  • Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup 2019 Top Match Racers to Compete for 2021 U.S. Match Racing Championship in Long Beach, California. (9/30/2021) - LONG BEACH, CA (September 30th, 2021) – A collection of the nation’s best match racers will square off at the 2021 U.S. Match Racing Championship, hosted by the Long Beach Yacht Club. The 53rd U.S. Match Racing Championship features 10 talented teams comprised of both male and female skippers and crew, who will race over three… ...Read More
  • Holiday Sideshow Takes Hinman Trophy Win at U.S. Team Racing Championship (9/26/2021) - Sept. 26, 2021, Bristol, RI. — Team Holiday Sideshow bested 23 other teams from around the country in this weekend’s U.S. Team Racing Championship, hosted by the Bristol Yacht Club. All in all, the 24 teams sailed a combined total of 204 races, starting with a qualifying round in a Swiss League format and culminating in… ...Read More
  • Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle Team Excels to Win U.S. Offshore Sailing Championship (9/26/2021) - ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 26, 2021) — Eight teams representing their respective US Sailing Areas from regions around the country vied for the Lloyd Phoenix Trophy this week in Annapolis, at the 2021 U.S. Offshore Sailing Championship. Skipper Steve Travis, from Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle, and his crew came out on top after two days… ...Read More
  • Dave Hughes Elected to Vice Chair of World Sailing’s Athletes’ Commission (9/24/2021) - Men’s 470 Tokyo 2020 Olympian David Hughes (Miami, Fla.) was recently elected to the role of Vice Chair of World Sailing’s Athletes’ Commission, a term he will serve through 2024. Hughes was one of 19 candidates who ran for positions and is among the five newly appointed members to the total nine-person Commission. ...Read More
  • 2021 U.S. Team Racing Championship Heads to Bristol, Rhode Island (9/23/2021) - Sept. 22, 2021, Bristol, Rhode Island. This weekend, the 2021 U.S. Team Racing Championship for the historic George R. Hinman Trophy is coming to beautiful Bristol, Rhode Island. This US Sailing National Championship, hosted by Bristol Yacht Club, features three days of racing beginning Friday, September 24th through Sunday, September 26th. The 2021 U.S. Team… ...Read More
  • Annapolis, Maryland, To Host 2021 U.S. Offshore Sailing Championship This Weekend (9/22/2021) -   Eight teams representing their respective US Sailing Areas from regions around the country will compete for the Lloyd Phoenix Trophy this week in Annapolis, Md. at the 2021 U.S. Offshore Sailing Championship. The U.S. Naval Academy Sailing Squadron will once again play host to this US Sailing National Championship over three days of racing… ...Read More
  • Conner Blouin Wins US Sailing Championship of Champions in the Lightning (9/19/2021) - Conner Blouin Wins US Sailing Championship of Champions in the Lightning ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE, Mich. (September 19, 2021) — The 47th Championship of Champions and the Jack Brown Trophy will be going home with Conner Blouin, from the College of Charleston Yacht Club, and his crew JoAnn Fisher (College of Charleston YC), and Samuel Blouin… ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces 2021 US Youth Worlds Team to Compete in Al-Mussanah, Oman This December (9/15/2021) - US Sailing has named the 16 athletes that will be representing the US at the 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships. The 50th edition of the premier event in international youth sailing will take place December 11-18 in Al-Mussanah, Oman and is open to athletes under age 19. ...Read More
  • Hard Work Paying Off for Kite Squad; Moroz Takes 2021 European Championship (9/14/2021) - Daniela Moroz (Lafayette, Fla.) emerged victorious at the 2021 Formula Kite European Championships that finished Sunday in Montpellier, France. The four-time World Champion sailed a stellar regatta and successfully navigated the new format of Formula Kite championship racing on the same waters where the sport of kiteboarding first originated in the mid-1990s.  ...Read More
  • 2021 Championship of Champions Heads to Michigan (9/13/2021) - ORCHARD LAKE VILLAGE, Mich. (September 13, 2021) - One design class National and North American Champions will race for the Jack Brown Trophy at the 47th annual Championship of Champions, hosted by the Pontiac Yacht Club in Michigan. Racing takes place on September 17-19, 2021. ...Read More
  • Selection Process Revisions Made for USA Qualification to 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships  (8/27/2021) - BRISTOL, R.I. (August 27, 2021) - US Sailing announces important updates to the Athlete Selection Process for the 2021 Youth Sailing World Championships, hosted in Al-Mussanah, Oman on December 11-18. The US Sailing selection process has been updated to a resume selection for the International 420, iQFoil, and Formula Kite events. Applying youth sailors, ages… ...Read More
  • Winners Crowned for C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and U.S. Para Sailing Championships (8/26/2021) - NEWPORT, R.I. (August 29, 2021) – The final day of racing at the 18th C. Thomas Clagett, Jr. Memorial Clinic and Regatta and the 2021 U.S. Para Sailing Championships has wrapped up for the 23 boats in the 2.4mR, Martin 16 and Sonar classes competing in Newport over the last two days. ...Read More
  • Breault Earns Fourth Career U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship in San Diego (8/19/2021) - SAN DIEGO, Calif. (August 22, 2021) - The stage was set for a Super Sunday showdown in the Finals at the 2021 U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship, hosted by the San Diego Yacht Club.  ...Read More
  • Sailors Put on a Sunday Show at West Marine US Open Sailing San Francisco (8/17/2021) - Talented young sailors embraced the San Francisco Bay's challenging conditions over three days of racing last weekend at West Marine US Open Sailing San Francisco. Sunday’s final showdown on San Francisco Bay featured another incredible display of speed and modern sailing technology with highly skilled and determined athletes representing four classes. ...Read More
  • Over 100 Sailors Race at 2021 Chubb U.S. Junior Sailing Championships in Marblehead  (8/13/2021) - The 104 young sailors representing their home yacht clubs and local sailing organizations from around the nation raced in a highly competitive youth sailing regatta this week in Marblehead. The 2021 Chubb U.S. Junior Sailing Championships, US Sailing’s oldest and most historic National Championship, for the Sears Cup, Bemis Trophy, and Smythe Trophy, completed two… ...Read More
  • San Francisco to Host West Marine US Open Sailing Series Finale (8/13/2021) - The West Marine US Open Sailing Series enters the sixth and final event of the 2021 circuit in spectacular San Francisco, a premiere global sailing destination, as sailors from around the nation will come together for three days of racing in five classes. The next and final event on the 2021 schedule is San Francisco on… ...Read More
  • Chubb U.S. Junior Sailing Championships to Celebrate 100th Anniversary in Marblehead  (8/10/2021) - The Eastern Yacht Club, located in a North Shore coastal community town of Marblehead, Massachusetts, will host US Sailing’s oldest and most historic National Championship this week. Top young athletes from around the nation have been invited to Marblehead for this week’s 2021 Chubb U.S. Junior Sailing Championships. This US Sailing National Championship features three… ...Read More
  • Paul Cayard: Open Letter on Tokyo 2020 (8/5/2021) - Open letter on Tokyo 2020 by Paul Cayard, Executive Director of U.S. Olympic Sailing and 1984 (alternate) / 2004 (Star class) Olympian. ...Read More
  • McNAY/HUGHES FINISH 9th OVERALL; MEDAL RACE REPLAY ON NBC (8/4/2021) - Tokyo 2020: Team USA 470 finishes strong in the medal race in Enoshima on the final day of sailing events. ...Read More
  • 2021 Youth Champs Application Period Extended to August 21 (8/3/2021) - Hosted by Camp Sea Gull (Arapahoe, N.C.), the 2021 U.S. Youth Sailing Championships will take place on October 8-11. To compete against the best youth sailors in the country for US Sailing's most prestigious youth sailing championship, top U.S. youth sailors are encouraged to apply for the event by submitting their best regatta finishes and… ...Read More
  • McNay/Hughes Head Into 470 Medal Race; Gibbs/Weis 3rd in Nacra 17 Medal Race, 9th Overall (8/3/2021) - Tokyo 2020: Gibbs and Weis finish 9th overall in their first Olympic Games, McNay and Hughes advance to the Men's 470 medal race set to take place on August 4th. ...Read More
  • US Sailing & Kilroy Realty to Host Sustainability Day for Youth in San Francisco (8/2/2021) - SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (August 2, 2021) – US Sailing and US Sailing Team premier sponsor Kilroy Realty is hosting a Sustainability Day for youth sailors in the San Francisco Bay Area on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Crissy Field. ...Read More
  • GIBBS AND WEIS SET FOR NACRA 17 MEDAL RACE (8/2/2021) - Tokyo 2020: Lack of wind prevented racing on Day 9; Nacra 17 medal race and 470 qualifying action for US Sailing Team athletes tomorrow. ...Read More
  • U.S. NACRA 17 QUALIFIES FOR MEDAL RACE; MULLER CONCLUDES EVENT IN THE FINN (8/1/2021) - Tokyo 2020: Riley Gibbs and Anna Weis qualify for their medal race in the Nacra 17, set to take place on August 3 - Luke Muller finishes 13th overall in the Finn class. ...Read More
  • Heartbreak for Roble/Shea in 49erFX; Pascual 9th After Medal Race (7/31/2021) - Preview Text: Tokyo 2020: Sudden and heartbreaking end for USA 49erFX event, Pascual notches best Team USA board result since 1992. ...Read More
  • Roble/Shea Move Up, Buckingham Near-Miss for Medal Race (7/30/2021) - Tokyo 2020: Team USA’s 49erFX team “makes it out alive,” 470W team shines, and Charlie Buckingham narrowly misses the medal race in the Laser. ...Read More
  • Pascual Into Medal Race, Buckingham Climbs (7/29/2021) - Tokyo 2020: Team USA earns a medal race berth in the RS:X, while Charlie Buckingham has an impressive 3,2 in the Laser ...Read More
  • Team USA Top-10 in Four Classes; Big Waves and Wind for NBC TV Audiences (7/28/2021) - ENOSHIMA, Japan (July 28, 2021) – TOKYO 2020: Team USA sits in the top-10 in the 49erFX, Men's RS:X, Nacra 17 and Women's 470. Replays of racing available via NBC to US audiences. ...Read More
  • Roble, Shea (49erFX) and Muller (Finn) Start Strong in Enoshima (7/27/2021) - ENOSHIMA, Japan (July 27, 2021) – TOKYO 2020: Three first-time U.S. Olympians hit the ground running on day three of the sailing events in Enoshima. ...Read More
  • Register to Compete at West Marine US Open Sailing – San Francisco (7/26/2021) - Registration is open for sailors interested in competing at West Marine US Open Sailing - San Francisco. ...Read More
  • Pascual Remains Top-10 in RS:X, Finn & Skiff Events Set to Begin (7/26/2021) - ENOSHIMA, Japan (July 26, 2021) – TOKYO 2020: Difficult and varied tactical conditions challenge the world's best on day two. Regatta set to expand with Finn, 49erFX fleets on day 3. ...Read More
  • Singlehanded Classes Open Racing; Team USA 9th Overall in Laser, RS:X (7/25/2021) - ENOSHIMA, Japan (July 25, 2021) – The sailing events of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games began on Sunday, with the US Sailing Team in action in four singlehanded classes. American sailors are in the top ten overall in two events, with Laser athlete Charlie Buckingham (Newport Beach, Calif.) and RS:X sailor Pedro Pascual (Miami, Fla.)… ...Read More
  • TEAM USA READY TO SAIL AT TOKYO 2020 (7/23/2021) - ENOSHIMA, Japan (July 23, 2021) – Nearly half a decade after the previous Olympic sailing regatta concluded in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 13 American athletes in nine classes are ready to race at Tokyo 2020. With Mt. Fuji providing a majestic backdrop to the racecourses off Enoshima, Japan, the US Sailing Team will compete on… ...Read More
  • U.S. Olympic Sailing Team – Follow the Team at the Tokyo Games (7/20/2021) - The Sailing events of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will be broadcast daily on NBC's Olympics website, with additional highlights being distributed on NBC and US Sailing Team social media channels. Click here to follow the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team at the Tokyo Games. ...Read More
  • Boucher and Rose Qualify for 2021 U.S. Junior Pan American Team at ILCA North American Championships (7/19/2021) - Over the past four days, St. Francis Yacht Club played host to the 2021 ILCA North American Championship, sponsored by West Coast Sailing. With 124 competitors racing in three different fleets, the scene on San Francisco Bay’s city front was action-packed and lively across ten races. The Championship also served as a qualifier for the… ...Read More
  • WATCH NOW – Women in Sailing: Where We Are & Where We Are Going (7/19/2021) - The next topic for US Sailing's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) panel on the Starboard Portal is Women in Sailing. The panelists will discuss how women are playing a major role in coaching and mentoring, program director leadership, high-performance and Olympic sailing, and much more. ...Read More
  • What does being WELCOME TO ALL really mean for sailing programs? (7/13/2021) - Blair Overman explores how her approach to increasing diversity in the sport of sailing has shifted after a year and a half of managing the Siebel Sailors Program. Read to find out how shifting your mindset from “what can sailing do for you?” to “what do you need?” may make the impacts of your efforts… ...Read More
  • Long Time Sailing Supporter Means Davis Passes Away (7/12/2021) - US Sailing marks with deep regret the passing of Means Davis (Acworth, Ga.), whose contributions to the sport of sailing and to US Sailing spanned more than 45 years. ...Read More
  • Final Recap: 2021 West Marine US Open Sailing Series – Long Beach (7/10/2021) - It was a lighter and tricky day for the 124 sailors competing at the West Marine US Open Sailing Series in Long Beach on Sunday, hosted in collaboration by Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, Long Beach Yacht Club, and The US Sailing Center Long Beach. The third and final day of the regatta was a day… ...Read More
  • You’ve Got to Sync Visual, Intellect, and Feel – Luther Carpenter (7/9/2021) - My approach is to evaluate the last data points collected from my most recent regatta and set goals to improve. Returning from a World Championships in Europe, I saw three areas that we needed to improve on teamwide.   ...Read More
  • Tips for Reaching from Nikki Barnes & Lara Dallman-Weiss (7/9/2021) - When reaching, it is a delicate dance of power and speed requiring precise steering, trimming and body movements at the correct time to achieve maximum speed without losing the height.  Balance and stability equal speed, if the boat isn’t fast, make changes and see how the boat reacts.  ...Read More
  • Doublehanded Team Dynamics with Steph Roble and Maggie Shea (7/9/2021) - When the velocity and wind direction are constantly changing, set the boat up so that it is easy to sail and transitions well from puffs to lulls and vice-versa. Is there more to gain by going fast in the puffs by putting the bow down or will you gain more by minimizing losses in the lulls? ...Read More
  • “Let’s Go to Tokyo” Athlete Sendoff (7/8/2021) - Join us TODAY, July 9th, for an evening of celebration as we wish the Athletes well at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics! ...Read More
  • US Sailing Announces 2021 Reach Grant Recipients   (7/8/2021) - Sailing centers throughout the country have been awarded grants to grow youth sailing utilizing STEM and environmental education through the US Sailing Reach Initiative. The grants provide non-profit sailing centers with funds and resources to further their Reach program goals and provide more opportunities for students in their community.  ...Read More
  • Sailor-Focused Skincare Brand Harken Derm Joins the US Sailing Team (7/7/2021) - Harken Derm has been announced as an official partner of the US Sailing Team (USST). Harken Derm will provide the athletes on the annually-selected U.S. Sailing Team with their full range of long-lasting protective and repair products. ...Read More
  • US Sailing to Select Two Athletes for 2021 Formula Kite World Championships (7/2/2021) - US Sailing’s International Selection Committee (ISC) will select the top female and the top two male athletes competing at West Marine US Open Sailing – San Francisco to race at the 2021 Formula Kite World Championships on October 11 – 17, 2021 in Torre Grande, Italy. ...Read More
  • US Sailing to Select Two Teams for 2021 Double Mixed Offshore World Championship (7/2/2021) - US Sailing has been invited by World Sailing and event host, Nostra Rosa Regatta, to select two mixed offshore doubles teams for the 2021 HEMPEL Offshore World Championships on September 16 – 26 in Italy. ...Read More
  • WATCH NOW: Where We Are & Where We’re Going: LGBTQ+ Community Perspective (6/28/2021) - This Starboard Portal session will focus on challenges and positive progress made by the LGBTQ+ community in sailing. We will discuss how to create a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ adults and youth in your programming. ...Read More
  • Wins for Barrows, Henken, & Buckingham | 6 More Youth Worlds Team Members Named (6/27/2021) - Barrows & Henken win 2021 49er North Americans, Buckingham wins ILCA 7 Midwinters West, 6 new Youth Worlds Team members named in Bristol, Rhode Island and Long Beach, California. ...Read More
  • US Sailing Issues Statement on Tragedy at Race Week Anacortes (6/25/2021) - US Sailing acknowledges with deep regret the loss of a sailor who went overboard during racing at Race Week Anacortes in Anacortes, Washington on Tuesday, July 22, 2021. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the sailor and stand ready to offer any assistance to the organizing authority and others as… ...Read More
  • Petersen, Balboa Yacht Club Wins 2021 U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship (6/24/2021) - An impressive collection of skilled youth match racers from around the country convened in Rochester, New York this weekend at the 2021 U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup. Sunday was the culmination of three action-packed days on Lake Ontario just beyond the breakwaters of Rochester Harbor. ...Read More
  • Muller Sails in Santander Invitational Test Event (6/23/2021) - Luke Muller (Fort Pierce, Fla.) is in his second day of racing at the Santander Invitational Finn Test Event and will sail through June 25 against nine Finn sailors he'll see on the starting line next month at the Tokyo 2020 Games. ...Read More
  • US Sailing Spring Virtual Auction of Experiences Ends Monday, June 28: Make a Bid Today! (6/21/2021) - For the first-time ever, US Sailing is conducting a Spring Virtual Auction of Experiences fundraiser to support the athletes of the US Sailing Team!   ...Read More
  • FINAL RECAP: Top Sailors Crowned at 2021 ILCA Nationals and U.S. Singlehanded Championships in Norfolk (6/18/2021) - Sailors flocked to Norfolk, Virginia, over the weekend to test their skills against top flite singlehanded sailors from around the world.