Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky and US Sailing Recognize 2013 Maritime Hero
In the second annual campaign to recognize individuals who make significant contributions to the sailing community, Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky and US Sailing announced Rorke Miller of Traverse City, Michigan as the winner of the 2013 Old Pulteney Maritime Heroes Award. Miller was nominated by a member of his sailing community for his…Read More
Dave Ullman Selected as Special Guest Competitor at 2014 Championship of Champions
Imagine a regatta where every competitor is a current one-design class champion. US Sailing’s Championship of Champions is recognized as one of the more unique adult racing events in the country. All helmsmen have qualified for this event by winning a one-design class National, North American, or World Championship in the over the past year.…Read More
Porter, Starck are US Sailing’s 2013 Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (January 15, 2014) – From a deep field of contenders, Brian Porter of Fontana, Wisc. and Jody Starck of Amherst, N.Y. have been named US Sailing’s 2013 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year. The two sailors topped a shortlist of nine men and six women who were nominated by members of US…Read More
Anna Tunnicliffe Retires from Olympic Sailing
As Anna Tunnicliffe announces her retirement from Olympic sailing, there can be no doubt that she leaves this level of the sport as an exceptionally successful Olympic athlete. Along her journey, she amassed two World Championship titles, multiple Worlds podium finishes, a long list of ISAF Sailing World Cup victories, two ISAF Rolex World Sailor…Read More
Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta Finishes Strong Despite Weather
MIAMI, FL (December 31, 2013) - Young sailors from around the globe traveled to South Florida for the 68th Annual Orange Bowl International Youth Regatta (OBIYR), which took place on Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove this past weekend. The four day sailing event from December 27th through December 30th took place amid soggy conditions but…Read More
Top Ten December 31, 2013
Dave Perry December 31, 2013 Southport, CT for immediate release Don Wilson and Stephanie Roble Finish 2013 as Number One U.S. Match Racers Finishing 2013 as the number one U.S. Open Match Racer is Don Wilson (Chicago, IL), sailing from the Chicago Match Race Center (CMRC), who finished the year strong by winning the Carlos…Read More
“We need to teach students how to solve problems…” – Katie Schlotterbeck, middle school science teacher
“The Reach curriculum is very flexible. It’s also easy to teach. You don’t have to make the topics exciting – they’re already exciting for students. I like that the modules are inquiry based. Too many times, students are given a set of directions to follow. I like to say, Here’s the question, now how can…Read More
Implementing Module 3 Sail Area and Perimeter at New England Science and Sailing (NESS)
By: Mark Zagol, Sailing Program Director New England Science and Sailing February 2014 As I sit at my desk on this sunny, windy day I look out the window and can’t wait to get back on the water. Of course, it is still winter in New England and all the boats are tucked away. This,…Read More