Spotlight on Team Paradise Sailing: A Beacon of Inclusivity and Empowerment on Biscayne Bay
Nestled in the heart of Coconut Grove, Team Paradise Sailing, Inc. is much more than a typical sailing program. Founded in 2000 by Olympic Gold Medalist in the Star class, Magnus Liljedahl, this 501(c)(3) organization serves as a lifeline to many who might otherwise never experience the joys of sailing. Team Paradise is both a…Read More
2025 Junior Pan Ams Preliminary Notice to Selection Procedures Announced
The second-ever Junior Pan American Games is set to take place August 9 through 23, 2025 in Asunción, Paraguay, with automatic entry to the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru for any athletes that take home gold in the 2025 junior edition.
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A Letter from Board President, Henry Brauer
A letter from Board President, Henry Brauer Dear Fellow Members: I wanted to take this opportunity to formally introduce myself to all of you and to update the membership on several priorities on which we are currently focused. I am honored to have been elected President of US Sailing and I look forward to serving…Read More
US Sailing Team Arrives in Long Beach, Setting Stage for LA 2028 Olympics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US Sailing Team Arrives in Long Beach, Setting Stage for LA 2028 Olympics Containers’ Delivery at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club Marks the Start of the Team's Preparation for LA 2028 BRISTOL, RI (November 5, 2024) – US Sailing has set up the first of several bases in Long Beach, marking the beginning…Read More
US Sailing Awards Medal to Chicago Sailors for Rescue of Competitor Overboard
[caption id="attachment_43390" align="aligncenter" width="585"] From left: Maggie Shea, USSA Board of Directors Representative and award presenter, Tom Egan, Anya Bogusky, Jeff Goff, Danielle Fruin, Mark Fruin (skipper), Gail Turluck, nominator, LMSRF Secretary, US Sailing Area K Coordinator. Not pictured: John Hooker.[/caption] BRISTOL, RI (November 4, 2024) – The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee awarded the…Read More
Sailing for Beginners: Your Step-by-Step Guide
So, you’ve decided you want to learn how to sail but don’t know where to start? Sailing might seem like a world of unfamiliar terms (like rudder, tiller, mast, boom, smallboat, keelboat to name a few) but it’s simpler than it sounds. Whether you are near the coast, a river, lake or other body of…Read More
Giving Back to the Sport: Ellen Pesch’s Journey as a Certified Race Official
Ellen Pesch is exactly the kind of person you want on the committee boat when you compete. She’s well trained, understands the rules, is thoughtful and fair, has competed as a sailor herself, has earned several certifications, and is driven to continually learn more. Because of you, people like Ellen are able to study with…Read More
Sailing Makes an Impact That Lasts a Lifetime
Sears Cup Champion Edward Bursk Returns to the Trophy at 92 On a crisp autumn day, Edward Bursk, now 92 years old, journeyed to the US Sailing offices in Bristol, RI, to take a photo with the trophy that cemented his name in sailing history—the Sears Cup. Seventy-five years ago, at the age of 17,…Read More
10 Athletes Dive Into 49erFX with Paris Henken for Clinic in Miami
Led by Rio 2016 49erFX Olympian, Paris Henken, the clinic was the second of its kind in 2024 focused on building depth in the American 49erFX class and upskilling newer skiff athletes in a highly technical boat.
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