Olympic Gold Medalist and Rules Expert Bill Bentsen Passes Away
William (Bill) Bentsen, a two-time Olympic medalist, National Sailing Hall of Famer, and racing rules expert, died on December 25, 2020 at his home at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Bentsen was 90 years old.
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The NEW Racing Rules App is Ready for Download
US Sailing has developed a NEW mobile-optimized Racing Rules App that includes the racing rules and other resources, including the ability to file a protest through the app, a whiteboard for diagramming boat-on-boat interactions, and an extensive resource library. The text of the rulebook is fully searchable and there is also a traditional index. The app is ready for download!
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US Sailing to Drive Resources & Support for One Design Sailing
In an effort to promote and grow one design participation in the United States, US Sailing has revitalized a committee to focus on supporting these sailors and this very important segment of our sport. The One Design Committee will be composed of diverse geographic and one design class members. Their mission will begin by addressing areas that have been identified as priorities for one design sailors and class associations.
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Communicating with the Coast Guard
Once you decide to request assistance from the Coast Guard, what means should you use? This depends to a large degree on where you’re located and what gear you have available. The Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) can become aware of a mayday situation through one of several means: A VHF-FM call, either using…Read More
US Sailing and NWSA Partner to Grow Women’s Sailing
US Sailing and the National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) are enthusiastic about working together on a new collaboration to promote participation, education, and engagement opportunities for female sailors.
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Snow & Wilson Win 49er NA in Miami; Mollerus & MacDiarmid Take Fourth in Portugal
Nevin Snow and Dane Wilson won the 2020 49er North American Championship last weekend in Miami. Ian Barrows and Hans Henken ended the two day event in second place, one point out of first.
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Paris 2024 Decisions Made by International Olympic Committee
World Sailing has received confirmation from the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Executive Board, on the event program and athlete quotas for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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Proof Positive: COVID Wins from Wayzata Sailing
This summer put so many real challenges in front of our staff. Ever thankful that our staff and program is walking away from 2020 safe, more or less in one piece, and with plenty in mind for next year.
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ICSA Hosted Starboard Portal Session on DEI in College Sailing – Watch the Playback
The final Diversity, Equity and Inclusion special session on The Starboard Portal of 2020 focused on college sailing. Panelists representing the Intercollegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) discussed the Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity (TIDE) Task Force they developed and how they are committed to making college sailing a more inclusive and diverse community that respects and supports sailors of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Watch NOW!
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