Khari Parrish Inspires a New Era of Community Sailing 

[caption id="attachment_44475" align="alignleft" width="486"] Community Sailing New Orleans Race Week on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Chris Granger | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)[/caption] Khari Parrish Inspires a New Era of Community Sailing  Khari Parrish is making waves in the world of sailing. As the Director of Operations for Community Sailing New…Read More

Marcus Lynch, High Performance Director, on the Status of US Olympic Sailing with Sights on LA28

An update on the status of the Olympic efforts within US Sailing, where we’re headed, and additional FAQs.

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US Sailing Announces 2025 Kevin Burnham Memorial Grants Recipients

US Sailing Announces 2025 Kevin Burnham Memorial Grants Recipients   Bristol, RI – February 26, 2025 – US Sailing is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Kevin Burnham Memorial Grants, made possible by the generous support of the sailing community in honor of Kevin Burnham’s remarkable legacy.  Three promising young sailors have been selected…Read More

Q&A with Tristan Loescher on Expanding Access to Sailing

In recognition of Black History Month, US Sailing sat down with Tristan Loescher, Adult Program Director at Columbia Sailing School in Chicago, to discuss his unconventional journey into sailing, the power of 'stoke transfer,' and his efforts to make the sport more accessible and inclusive for all. Q: What first sparked your interest in sailing,…Read More

Foiling Week Flocks to Pensacola with High-Speed Racing and Community Events

Running February 24 – March 2, the event is the first and only global event of its kind dedicated to a range of foiling boats and boards, bringing together athletes, designers, and manufacturers from across the globe.

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US Sailing Announces Organizational Restructuring to Enhance Support for Key Sailing Initiatives

BRISTOL, RI – February 21, 2025 – US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the United States, today announced a strategic restructuring of its organization to optimize support for its core programs, including Olympic and high-performance sailing, offshore sailing, education, community sailing, competition and youth development. This restructuring includes the…Read More

Update From US Sailing Community Sailing Committee Annual Meeting

WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY! You are officially community sailing. Simply put, sailing is a community. Thank you for loving this sport. We’ve just caught our collective  breath, following another whirlwind symposium with US Sailing friends and family. We hope you can join us for professional development, brainstorming, and scheming next year at NSPS. The annual…Read More

Marie Rogers Leads the Charge for Diversity in Sailing

Marie Rogers never set out to be a trailblazer – but that’s exactly what she has become. When Rogers first stepped into the world of sailing, it wasn’t because it was a lifelong dream. She was a newcomer, eager to learn but quickly realized that sailing had few spaces for people like her a Black…Read More

28 Athletes at 2025 49er & 49erFX US Nationals Illustrates Strength of American Skiff Movement

“With the 2025 Nationals in the books, the stage is set for an exciting season ahead,” reflected McBride. “The level of competition, depth of talent, and camaraderie on display at this event confirms that the U.S. skiff scene is gaining momentum!”

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Bermuda Race Organizing Committee, US Sailing, and Cruising Club of America Release Safety Review Reports Regarding 2024 Vessel Abandonments

Following the three vessel abandonments that occurred during the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race and return voyage, the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee (BROC) partnered with US Sailing and the Cruising Club of America to conduct an in-depth safety review. The goal of this effort was to gather facts, analyze the incidents, and make recommendations that will contribute to safer offshore racing for all sailors.

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