3 American Teams Qualify for Medal Races at Trofeo Princesa Sofía, First Sailing Grand Slam Event of 2025
After six days of racing on the Bay of Palma at the 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofía, three American teams finished the opening series in the top 10, qualifying for prestigious medal races at the largest Olympic classes regatta of the year.
Read MoreLead-Up to LA28 Officially Begins with the Princesa Sofía Regatta in Mallorca
29 athletes representing the US across eight Olympic classes will spar with over 50 other countries at the 54th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca, considered to be the European season opener. Racing runs March 31-April 5 in the Bay of Palma and is the largest annual Olympic class regatta with nearly 800 boats and boards competing.
Read More28 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!”
Read MoreUS Sailing Spring Virtual Auction of Experiences Ends Monday, June 28: Make a Bid Today!
For the first-time ever, US Sailing is conducting a Spring Virtual Auction of Experiences fundraiser to support the athletes of the US Sailing Team!
Read MoreSnow & 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.
Read MoreWATCH THE REPLAY on The Starboard Portal: US Sailing Team Discussion with Leadership – Luther Carpenter, Meredith Brody, Sally Barkow
Tune-in on Tuesday, July 28 at 4pm EDT to get an inside look at how the US Sailing Team is preparing for the 2020 Olympics! The team’s leadership will discuss the year ahead as our athletes train and prepare for next summer’s Olympic Regatta in Tokyo. Click to watch on The Starboard Portal.
Read MoreCharlotte Rose Secures Top Ten Finish at Radial Worlds
After spending a week battling challenging conditions on the waters of Sakaiminato City, Japan, Charlotte Rose (Houston, Texas) has secured ninth place overall at the 2019 Laser Radial World Championships. Other strong American finishes include performances from two-time Olympian, Paige Railey (Clearwater, Fla.), and Trofeo Sofia Bronze Medalist, Erika Reineke (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.). Railey finished the event in 12th overall and Reineke finished 21st.
Read MorePaine, Moroz Named US Sailing’s 2016 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (January 12, 2017) – Olympic Bronze Medalist Caleb Paine (San Diego, Calif.) and IKA Formula Kite World Champion Daniela Moroz (Lafayette, Calif.) today were selected as US Sailing’s 2016 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year.
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