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March 24, 2025With Paris in the rear-view mirror, 94 athletes with sights set on representing the Stars and Stripes took to future Olympic waters at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club for the prestigious 2025 CISA Advanced Racing Clinic. The group spent 12 hours on the water, enjoyed five presentations, and learned from 16 staff that included six Olympian coaches for three days of training March 15-17.Read MoreUS Sailing Releases Details on 2025 U.S. Youth Championship and Youth Sailing World Championship Selection
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