Five Athletes Added to US Sailing Team Roster
Video: The 49er team of three-time Olympian Chris Rast (Holland, Mich.) and Trevor Burd (Marblehead, Mass.) nearly came away with a medal, finishing in 4th following the skiff medal races at Aarhus 2017. Following strong performances on the international racing circuit this summer, five athletes have been added to the 2017 US Sailing Team roster.…Read More
Youth Sailing Today
Five Key Principles for Youth Sailing Today US Sailing is undertaking a long-term project to incorporate the five key principles outlined in the American Development Model into our strategy for growing participation in both recreational and competitive sailing. These five key principles include: Expand access to create opportunity for more youth to start sailing Developmentally…Read More
Five Athletes Added to US Sailing Team Roster
Following strong performances on the international racing circuit this summer, five athletes have been added to the 2017 US Sailing Team roster. Steph Roble and Maggie Shea have been added in the women’s 49erFX, Chris Rast and Trevor Burd have been named in the men’s 49er, and Haddon Hughes has joined the team in the women’s Laser Radial class.
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US Sailing Recognizes Candace Porter with C.R.E.W. Award
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (August 22, 2017) – Those who have had the pleasure to work alongside Candace Porter (East Troy, Wis.) at sailing events over the years have expressed similar sentiments about her work ethic, positive attitude and efforts as an advocate for the sport of sailing. As part of a special celebration hosted by the…Read More
Megan Ploch and Crew Earn Win at International Women’s Keelboat Championship
In a climactic conclusion Friday afternoon in J/70s on Lake Avándaro, the team representing the American Yacht Club, led by skipper Megan Ploch, edged the competition in a closely contested Championship Round. They began the day in third place. With the win, they earned the right to compete at the 2018 Sailing Championship League World qualifier.
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Championship Round Set for Friday at IWKC 2017
Friday morning update from the 2017 International Women’s Keelboat Championship – Friday is the Championship Round featuring the top six teams in competition over six scheduled races.
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Three Medals for US Sailing Team at Aarhus Sailing Week
Pictured: Erika Reineke, Laser Radial. Photo: Sailing Energy / Jesús Renedo. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2017 Aarhus, Denmark - The US Sailing Team secured medals in three classes at this week's Aarhus Sailing Week 2017 in Denmark, the test event for the 2018 Sailing World Championships. Aarhus 2018 will be a multi-class Worlds, and the premier…Read More
Three Titlists Crowned on Barnegat Bay at 2017 Chubb U.S. Junior Sailing Championships
August 11, 2017 – Thousands of youth sailing enthusiasts tuned in to Facebook Live coverage this week of the 2017 Chubb U.S. Junior Sailing Championships, hosted by Toms River Yacht Club. Friday marked the conclusion of this highly competitive US Sailing National Championship.
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Sears Cup, Bemis Trophy and Smythe Trophy are on the Line in Toms River
Barnegat Bay is the place to be for youth sailing this week as the 2017 Chubb U.S. Junior Sailing Championships will feature three days of racing for the historic Sears Cup, Bemis Trophy and Smythe Trophy.
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