“The Beat” – Episode 10: When The Beat Drops Out

Portsmouth, R.I. (November 4, 2015) – In "The Beat" series highlights episode, we take a look back at a tremendous sailing season. Throughout the summer and fall, we visited with sailors from around the country who are doing amazing things on the water. We've been right there in the action and haven't missed a single…Read More

“The Beat” – Episode 9: Sailing Stereotypes

Portsmouth, R.I. (September 30, 2015) – In this episode of "The Beat", we poke a little fun at the people in the sailing world we all know and love. Enjoy! "The Beat" presented by US Sailing is on tour this summer and fall with one goal: to capture the essence of the sailing - one…Read More

“The Beat” – Episode 8: San Francisco Thrill Ride

Portsmouth, R.I. (September 15, 2015) – In this week's episode of "The Beat", Katy Nastro takes us to San Francisco as we highlight the unique and exciting Ronstan Bridge to Bridge Race and 18-Foot Skiff International Regatta, hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club. The spectacular on-board and aerial footage captures the speed and skill involved…Read More

US Sailing’s “The Beat” – Episode 7: CRAB

Portsmouth, R.I. (August 31, 2015) – In this week's episode of "The Beat", Katy Nastro takes us to Annapolis, Maryland as we highlight Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB). CRAB's mission is to make the therapeutic benefits of sailing and the freedom it provides a reality for physically and/or developmentally-challenged individuals and their families regardless of…Read More

“The Beat” – Episode 6: Dreams Start Here

Portsmouth, R.I. (August 11, 2015) – Katy comes to us from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado in this episode of "The Beat" to visit with the kids racing at the USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival, hosted by Community Sailing of Colorado in Denver. Also, a few lucky young sailors went on a field trip to…Read More

“The Beat” – Episode 5: Where the Wind Takes You

Portsmouth, R.I. (July 22, 2015) – Katy Nastro takes you off the traditional sailing path from Martha's Vineyard in this week's episode of "The Beat". Katy takes a lesson in Kiteboarding with Rob Douglas, one of the fastest sailors in the world. And it's all about fun and games, as Katy gets wet and wild…Read More

“The Beat” – SoCal Sailing: Friends, Fun & Sun

Portsmouth, R.I. (July 2, 2015) – "The Beat" visits Southern California, as host Katy Nastro gets the low down on the Long Beach Race Week's Yacht Club Challenge. Katy also gets the scoop on youth sailing at the Summer Gold Cup as she discovers the stories that touch on the friendships created and fostered through…Read More

“The Beat” – Chicago: The Cubs and The NOODs

“The Beat” takes on Chicago this week, as host Katy Nastro checked-in with the sailors at Sailing World’s Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta on Lake Michigan. Katy swings by historic Wrigley Field and has something special planned for the local Cubs fans.

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“The Beat” – Episode 2: Going to Figawi!

Host Katy Nastro was all in at the 44th Annual Figawi Race Weekend. Figawi kicked off the Cape Cod and Nantucket summer season. Entries include over 3,000 sailors from all over the country and over 240 boats. Katy shares with viewers the Figawi experience from the race course, to the regatta parties, and everything else that comes with this awesome celebration!

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“The Beat” – A Tour of Team Alvimedica’s Volvo Ocean 65

Get an inside look… literally… of Team Alvimedica’s Volvo Ocean 65 with On Board Reporter Amory Ross as he gives “The Beat” host Katy Nastro an in-depth tour of this ocean racing machine.

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