Family-Owned Rum Producer and Creator of the Dark ‘n Stormy® Cocktail Remains the Official Rum and Ginger Beer of US Sailing
BRISTOL, R.I. (April 29, 2025) – US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport of sailing, and Goslings Rum have renewed their successful partnership through the 2025 season. Goslings—Bermuda’s oldest company and largest exporter, producer of an award-winning portfolio of rums, ginger beers and tonic waters, and originator of the Dark ‘n Stormy® cocktail—will continue to serve as the Official Rum and Ginger Beer of US Sailing. The alignment will bring the popular mixed drink to on-water and shoreside events in support of sailors and sailing organizations in the United States.
“US Sailing is thrilled to renew Goslings as one of our many trusted partners,” said Charlie Enright, CEO of US Sailing. “As a world-renowned brand, Goslings is synonymous with rich tradition, a storied past, and a high-quality product. We are proud to continue our relationship with them. Their range of premium rums and innovative recipes will impart a celebratory element to our events, our online engagement and it will enhance the beverage experience at all of US Sailing’s Adult Championships.”
A family business for over 200 years, Goslings is the only company that blends and bottles rum on Bermuda. First exported to the United States in the 1980s, Goslings offers an award-winning portfolio, including the flagship Goslings Black Seal Rum and Goslings Stormy Ginger Beer. Both are key ingredients in Goslings’ trademarked cocktail, the Dark ‘n Stormy®, which appears like a storm cloud in a glass and – legend has it – was named by a sailor.
“Goslings has long been intertwined with the sea and with the sport of sailing—from sponsoring iconic races like the America’s Cup and Newport Bermuda Race, to crafting our ocean-aged Goslings Spirited Seas Rum,” says Malcolm L. Gosling, eighth-generation rum maker and President of Goslings Export Bermuda. “We’re proud to support US Sailing athletes and honored to enhance the camaraderie and celebration at this year’s Adult Championships.”
Goslings supported the Sailing Leadership Forum in February as the Happy Hour Sponsor ensuring guests enjoyed networking and connecting with fellow attendees after insightful educations sessions. Goslings also proudly supported the US Sailing and Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswomen of the Year Awards in Coronado, CA earlier this year. Goslings will activate at nine of the US Sailing Adult Championship events where Championship participants over the age of 21 will receive a co-branded event hat in addition to the opportunity to enjoy cocktails made with Goslings Black Seal Rum and Stormy Ginger Beer (including the brand’s newly-released Peach ginger beer flavor).
In addition, US Sailing and Goslings Rum will launch digital campaigns and collaborations to drive engagement among sailings enthusiasts. This will include a social media campaign featuring Goslings rum recipes, and celebration of National Dark ‘n Stormy® Day, highlighting the origin and history of the day with giveaways of official Goslings merchandise.
For more information on US Sailing visit www.ussailing.org and follow @ussailing on Instagram. For more information on Goslings Rum, visit www.goslings.com and follow @goslingsrum on Instagram.
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About US Sailing
The United States Sailing Association (US Sailing), certified by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee as the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing in the United States, is dedicated to leading, advancing, supporting, and ensuring integrity in sailing at every level. Founded in 1897, US Sailing, now serving over 35,000 members as well as over 1,500 yacht clubs and sailing centers, offers training and certifications for sailors, instructors, and race officials, oversees national championships, manages offshore ratings, conducts regional and national events, and spearheads initiatives to increase accessibility. US Sailing also leads the training and development of the US Sailing Team for the Olympic Games and high-performance international competitions, providing comprehensive financial, logistical, coaching, technical, fitness, marketing, and communications support, as well as managing the Team USA athlete selection procedures for the Olympic Games. More at www.ussailing.org.
About Goslings
A family business for over 200 years, Goslings Rum is Bermuda’s largest export product and the only company that blends and bottles rum on the island. First exported to the United States in 1980, Goslings offers distinctive, award-winning rums: Goslings Black Seal Rum, Goslings 151 Proof Black Seal Rum, Goslings Spirited Seas Ocean Aged Rum, Goslings Family Reserve Old Rum, and Goslings Papa Seal Single Barrel Bermuda Rum. Goslings Stormy Ginger Beer, crafted specifically for use in the trademarked Goslings Dark ’n Stormy® cocktail, is a top-selling selling ginger beer in the United States, and expanded in 2023 to include Stormy Peach Ginger Beer. Goslings also markets a ready-to-drink Dark ‘n Stormy® cocktail collection featuring four varieties, and recently launched Goslings Finest Tonic Waters, available in three flavors. Goslings is available in all 50 states as well as North American and European Duty Free, the Caribbean, Canada, Australia, and most European markets. Castle Brands is the exclusive supplier of Goslings in the US and most international markets. For more information about Goslings Rum, visit Goslings.com and follow @GoslingsRum.