• Hardesty and Tunnicliffe Named US Sailing's 2011 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year
• Hardesty and Tunnicliffe Honored at US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Ceremony Feb. 22, 2012 – The sailing accomplishments of Bill Hardesty (San Diego, Calif.) and Anna Tunnicliffe (Plantation, Fla.) were celebrated today at US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards in San Francisco.
• A Look at the 2011 Highlights as We Sail Into 2012 December 28, 2011 - On behalf of everyone at US Sailing, we want to thank you for your support this year, and we are thrilled to have you sailing with us into 2012. We accomplished a great deal in 2011 and are in a good position to continue the momentum.
• Sailing’s Best of 2011 Are Shortlisted December 8, 2011 – With the record books about to close on another year of racing, US Sailing is celebrating the most outstanding performances with the release of its shortlist of nominees for the 2011 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards.
• US Sailing and Hobie Polarized Agree on Sponsorship Extension December 7, 2011 – US Sailing and Hobie Polarized, an industry leading eyewear provider, have come to terms on a multi-year sponsorship deal extension. Hobie Polarized originally became the official sunglasses provider of US Sailing in November of 2009.
• Chicago Sailors Honored with US Sailing Rescue Medal December 12, 2011 – US Sailing will award a Hanson Rescue Medal to sailors Mary Kovats, Jacob Karlin and Dave Stix of Chicago, Ill. for the bravery they displayed during their rescue of three distressed sailors from the cold, stormy waters of Lake Michigan on May 7, 2011.
• US Sailing Extends Sponsorship with Leading Scotch Brand Old Pulteney November 30, 2011 – US Sailing, the National Governing Body of the sport, has officially extended their sponsorship agreement with Old Pulteney, a leading single malt Scotch whisky brand. Old Pulteney became the official Scotch of US Sailing when the two parties signed the initial sponsorship deal in April of 2011.
• US Sailing Rewards Transpac Race Participants with Rescue Medal November 22, 2011 – US Sailing has announced that Philip Sauer, the owner of Second Chance, a 44-foot sloop, and his crew will be awarded a Hanson Rescue Medal.
• US Sailing Recognizes One-Design Leaders at Bay Head Yacht Club - Full Report November 15, 2011 - Last Saturday night at US Sailing’s 2011 One-Design Sailing Symposium, presented by Gowrie Group and hosted by the Bay Head Yacht Club, five awards were presented to recognize outstanding individual and organizational achievements in one-design sailing.
• 2011 One-Design Award Winners Recognized at Bay Head Yacht Club - Full Report November 13, 2011 – Last night at US Sailing’s One-Design Sailing Symposium at the Bay Head Yacht Club, presented by Gowrie Group, five awards were presented to recognize outstanding individual and organizational achievements in one-design sailing.
• Barkow Edges Tulloch in Deciding Race at U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship November 13, 2011 – The 2011 edition of the U.S. Women's Match Racing Championship, hosted by Southern Yacht Club, came down to a thrilling finish in Sunday’s final series.
• Barkow and Tulloch in Control at U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship November 12, 2011 – Teams competing at the 2011 U.S. Women's Match Racing Championship, hosted by Southern Yacht Club, finished another exciting day of racing on Lake Pontchartrain in J/22 boats.
• Barkow Leads Tulloch by a Point at U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship in New Orleans November 11, 2011 – The eight teams competing at the U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship, hosted by Southern Yacht Club, made up for lost time today by completing the first Round Robin Stage and starting the second. Sally Barkow has a one point lead over Genny Tulloch.
• Strong Winds Limit Racing on Day One of U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship November 10, 2011 – Teams got a late start to racing today on day one of the U.S. Women's Match Racing Championship, hosted by Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, La. Only two flights were completed on Lake Pontchartrain.
• A Note from US Sailing Executive Director Jack Gierhart I hope it has been a great fall sailing season for everyone. We are excited about wrapping up a successful US Sailing Annual Meeting last month in Annapolis where we discussed goals for our sport. Please join me in supporting the 2011 Annual Appeal to help make achieving these goals possible. Every gift is meaningful and important.
• 2011 U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship Welcomes Teams to New Orleans November 9, 2011 – Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans welcomes eight of the best women’s match racing teams in the country for US Sailing’s 2011 U.S. Women's Match Racing Championship this week in New Orleans.
• US Sailing Honors 2011 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Race Boat with Rescue Medal November 9, 2011 - US SAILING has awarded an Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to the crew of Sociable for their rescue of six sailors from WingNuts, a capsized yacht on Lake Michigan during a storm in the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac on the night of July 17-18, 2011.
• Super Sailing Friday with Gary Jobson on ESPN
• US SAILING Government Relations Report - 2011 Annual Meeting
• Burton, Hinman, Riley Elected to US SAILING’s Board of Directors October 29, 2011 - Saturday night was the culmination of US SAILING’s 2011 Board of Directors Election, which took place during the Annual Meeting at the Loews Annapolis Hotel.
• US SAILING Recognizes Key Sport Contributors at 2011 Annual Meeting in Annapolis October 28, 2011 – Several remarkable sailing contributors were presented with US SAILING’s highest honors during Friday night’s Annual Meeting Awards Dinner at the Annapolis Yacht Club in Annapolis, Md.
• Andrew and Marcus Eagan Win Big at 2011 Championship of Champions October 22, 2011 - US SAILING's 2011 Championship of Champions was won on Saturday by the Eagan brothers, skipper Andrew (Metairie, La.) and crew Marcus (Madisonville, La.).
• Eagan Takes Control of Leaderboard at 2011 Championship of Champions October 21, 2011 - The 20 teams competing in the 2011 Championship of Champions, hosted by the Corinthian Sailing Club, experienced a full day of racing on White Rock Lake in Flying Scots on day two of this unique US SAILING National Championship.
• Raab Takes the Lead at 2011 Championship of Champions October 20, 2011 – The 2011 Championship of Champions, hosted by the Corinthian Sailing Club, began on Thursday in sunny Dallas, Texas on White Rock Lake. Twenty of the top one-design champions in the country raced in Flying Scots for the Jack Brown Trophy.
• Dallas Welcomes One-Design Winners at US SAILING’s 2011 Championship of Champions October 19,2011 – Twenty of the country’s elite one-design sailing champions will come together this week to see who is the best of the best at the 2011 Championship of Champions, hosted by the Corinthian Sailing Club on White Rock Lake.
• Dave Perry Wins Fourth U.S. Match Racing Championship October 16, 2011 – Skipper Dave Perry won his fourth U.S. Match Racing Championship on a sunny, windy Sunday afternoon off Newport Beach. Perry, with crew Mike Rehe and Chris Museler defeated Taylor Canfield in the finals today 2-0, to claim his fourth Prince of Wales Bowl.
• Semifinalists Decided on Saturday at the 2011 U.S. Match Racing Championship October 15, 2011 - The field of 12 teams was trimmed to four semifinalists on day three of the 2011 U.S. Match Racing Championship. Saturday marked the first full day of racing for teams competing for this year’s Prince of Wales Bowl in Governor’s Cup 21 boats.
• Canfield Takes Commanding Lead at 2011 U.S. Match Racing Championship October 14, 2011 - After a promising start to day two of the 2011 U.S. Match Racing Championship, visibility issues caused by foggy conditions off Newport Beach threatened racing in the afternoon. The 12 teams competing for the Prince of Wales Bowl in Governor’s Cup 21 boats completed five more flights of Stage One’s Single Round Robin.
• The 2011 U.S. Match Racing Championship Gets Underway Off Newport Beach October 13, 2011 – Patience paid off on Thursday for the 12 teams competing at the 2011 U.S. Match Racing Championship, a US SAILING National Championship event hosted by the Balboa Yacht Club in sunny Corona del Mar, Calif.
• US SAILING Selects Team of Subject Experts Responsible for Development of National On-Water Instruction Standards October 12, 2011 - US SAILING has established a national team of subject matter experts who currently or recently have on-water instruction experience in the disciplines of sail, power or paddle watercraft.
• Balboa Yacht Club to Host 2011 U.S. Match Racing Championship This Week October 11, 2011 – Several of the top match racing skippers in the country will be in Corona del Mar, Calif. to compete for the Prince of Wales Bowl this week at the 2011 U.S. Match Racing Championship, hosted by the Balboa Yacht Club.
• Kleinschrodt and Hyer Hold on to Win U.S. Men's and Women's Sailing Championships October 9, 2011 - On Saturday, skippers David M. Hyer and Amy Kleinschrodt caught fire and built significant leads in their respective fleets. Today, their teams cruised to victory on the final round of racing at the 2011 U.S. Men's and Women's Sailing Championships.
• Hyer and Kleinschrodt Surge in Front at U.S. Men's and Women's Sailing Championships October 8, 2011 - Skippers David M. Hyer and Amy Kleinschrodt took complete control of their respective fleets on Saturday at day two of the 2011 U.S. Men's and Women's Sailing Championships.
• 2011 U.S. Men's and Women's Sailing Championships Day One Report October 7, 2011 - Sailors were greeted with clear blue and sunny skies over Lake Norman and a special Blue Angels flyover during the Opening Ceremonies at day one of the U.S. Men's and Women's Sailing Championships, hosted by the Lake Norman Yacht Club in Mooresville, N.C.
• Historic U.S. Men’s and Women’s Sailing Championships Come to North Carolina October 5, 2011 - Two of the most celebrated championships in all of sailing will be on the line this Columbus Day weekend in Mooresville, N.C. at the 2011 U.S. Men’s and Women’s Sailing Championships, hosted by the Lake Norman Yacht Club.
• College Sailing Standouts Capture U.S. Team Racing Championship October 2, 2011 – A team comprised of Collegiate All-Americans making their first appearance at the 2011 U.S. Team Racing Championship came away with the prestigious George R. Hinman Trophy on Sunday.
• Top Six Advance at 2011 U.S. Team Racing Championship October 1, 2011 - Saturday was judgment day for the 15 teams competing for the Hinman Trophy at the U.S. Team Racing Championship. The top six teams advanced to the Championship Round on Sunday after finishing another 54 races today and 105 total in the Single Round Robin.
• Great Day of Racing on Galveston Bay at the U.S. Team Racing Championship September 30, 2011 - Ninety sailors and 15 talented teams settled on Galveston Bay today in Vanguard 15s for the first of three days of racing at the 2011 U.S. Team Racing Championship for the George R. Hinman Trophy.
• US SAILING’s Government Relations Committee Report - October 1, 2011 October 1, 2011 - The following report was developed by Jim Muldoon, Chair of US SAILING’s Government Relations Committee. The information provides detail on current legislation and issues regarding boating safety that affects competitive and recreational sailors around the country.
• US SAILING’s 2011 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year: Submit Your Nominations September 29, 2011 - Starting Friday, September 30, 2011, US SAILING will accept nominations for its 2011 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards, widely acknowledged as the foremost individual sailing honors in the nation.
• Sailors Rally in Houston for 2011 U.S. Team Racing Championship September 28, 2011 – The esteemed Hinman Trophy will be decided on Galveston Bay this weekend at the 2011 U.S. Team Racing Championship. This US SAILING National Championship comes to the Gulf Coast from Shoreacres, Texas for three days of racing on Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2.
• Kuryla Defends Title at U.S. Offshore Championship in Annapolis September 25, 2011 – The Lloyd Phoenix Trophy was decided in dramatic fashion on Sunday at the U.S. Offshore Championship, hosted by the U.S. Naval Academy Squadron on Chesapeake Bay.
• Racing Cancelled on Final Day of U.S. Disabled Championship September 25, 2011 - Insufficient wind on Long Island Sound prevented the four fleets at the U.S. Disabled Championship from competing on Sunday’s final round of racing. Fortunately, each fleet completed at least the three race minimum required by each division to constitute a regatta.
• Travis Leads Kuryla in Tiebreaker Edge at U.S. Offshore Championship September 24, 2011 - On Saturday, two short races were completed on Chesapeake Bay at day two of the U.S. Offshore Championship, hosted by the U.S. Naval Academy Squadron in Annapolis, Md.
• 2011 U.S. Disabled Sailing Championship Day Two Report September 24, 2011 – Light breezes prevailed again on Saturday for the four fleets competing on Long Island Sound at day two of the 2011 U.S. Disabled Championship, hosted by the Larchmont Yacht Club.
• Travis Leads Kuryla at Day One of U.S. Offshore Championship September 23, 2011 – Seven top notch teams completed three races on Chesapeake Bay in Navy 44 sloops on Friday at day one of the U.S. Offshore Championship. Skipper Steve Travis and his crew of seven took a one point lead over defending champion Bruce Kuryla.
• 2011 U.S. Disabled Sailing Championships Day One Recap September 23, 2011 - Light breezes and approaching thunder storms put a damper on day one of the U.S. Disabled Championships today on Long Island Sound. Four fleets finished two races on Friday.
• Kuryla Takes Aim at Defending U.S. Offshore Championship in Annapolis September 20, 2011 - Skipper Bruce Kuryla of the New York Yacht Club has high hopes of defending his U.S. Offshore Championship against six talented teams in three days of racing beginning Friday, September 23 and concluding Sunday, September 25.
• Top Sailors to Compete in Paralympic Classes at 2011 U.S. Disabled Sailing Championship September 19, 2011 - Plenty of competitive drive and fortitude will be on display in Larchmont, N.Y. this week at the 2011 U.S. Disabled Sailing Championships. Sailors representing three countries, including several Paralympic hopefuls will compete on Long Island Sound in the single-, double- and triplehanded classes chosen for the Paralympic Games.
• US SAILING Recognizes Community Sailing Centers for Outstanding Training Programs September 14, 2011 - US SAILING has recognized nine community sailing centers that provide exemplary training and educational programs consistent with the curriculum standards of the US SAILING Training Department.
• US SAILING to Build Team of Subject Experts Responsible for Development of National On-Water Instruction Standards September 12, 2011 - The US SAILING Oversight and Management Committees for the Development of National On-Water Instruction Standards for Recreational Boat Operators is establishing a national team of subject matter experts.
• Sertl Wins Third US SAILING RIWKC Sept. 1, 2011 - The 2011 edition of US SAILING's Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship came down to a thrilling finish.
• US SAILING's 2011 Rolex IWKC Day Three Report August 31, 2011 - Anna Tunnicliffe and Sally Barkow are at the top of the leaderboard through eight races at US SAILING's 2011 Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship. Tunnicliffe has a narrow lead on the throwout tie-breaker. Cory Sertl is five point behind. A full recap will be posted tonight. Stay tuned.
• US SAILING's Rolex IWKC Day 2 Recap: Four Winners in Five Races Set The Pace As Racing Gets Underway August 30, 2011 - There were smiles all around when five races were sailed today on Lake Ontario as competition at the 14th edition of US SAILING’s Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship (Rolex IWKC) got underway in earnest.
• US SAILING's 2011 Rolex IWKC UPDATE: Racing Abandoned on Monday due to Insufficient Winds August 29, 2011 - Racing was abandoned on Monday due to insufficient winds at day one of US SAILING’s 2011 Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship (IWKC), hosted by the Rochester Yacht Club (N.Y.).
• UPDATE: Racing Under Postponement Due to Insufficient Winds - US SAILING’s 2011 Rolex IWKC Preview August 24, 2011 – US SAILING’s 2011 Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship (IWKC), hosted by the Rochester Yacht Club (N.Y.) gets underway on Monday, August 29 in the first of four days of fleet racing in J/22s on Lake Ontario.
• Sailors Rise to the Occasion on Final Day at U.S. Youth Sailing Championship August 18, 2011 - Thursday was the final of four days of racing on Narragansett Bay at the 2011 U.S. Youth Sailing Championship in Newport, R.I. Find out who won and hear what they had to say about their performances.
• 2011 U.S. Youth Sailing Championship Day Three Report August 17, 2011 – Sailors were greeted with sunny skies and light breezes today at day three of the 2011 U.S. Youth Sailing Championship on Narragansett Bay. The Club 420, Laser and Laser Radial fleets all completed four races today, while the 29ers finished five races.
• U.S. Youth Sailing Championship Day Two Report August 16, 2011 – Racing picked up on Tuesday for all four fleets at the 2011 U.S. Youth Sailing Championship. On Monday, rain showers and limited breeze held racing to a minimum. Despite light winds early on Tuesday the conditions improved throughout the afternoon.
• 2011 U.S. Youth Sailing Championship Day One Report August 15, 2011 – Sailors were tested in torrential rainfall on Monday and racing was limited on day one at the 2011 U.S. Youth Sailing Championship. Top young sailors in four fleets from around the country are competing in Newport, R.I. this week at this elite US SAILING National Championship.
• Four Fleets to Race on Narragansett Bay at 2011 U.S. Youth Sailing Championships August 12, 2011 - Top young sailors from around the country come to Newport, R.I. next week to compete in US SAILING’s prestigious 2011 U.S. Youth Sailing Championships. Two singlehanded fleets in Lasers and Laser Radials and two doublehanded fleets in Club 420s and 29ers will race on Narragansett Bay, beginning on Monday.
• US SAILING's Chubb U.S. Junior Singlehanded, Doublehanded, Triplehanded Champions Celebrated August 12, 2011 - Three champions were crowned Friday on Toms River capping an exciting and successful 2011 Chubb U.S. Junior Championships, a US SAILING event that celebrates top youth sailors from around the country.
• US SAILING's 2011 Chubb U.S. Junior Championships Day Two Report August 11, 2011 - All signs are pointing towards an exciting finish to the 2011 Chubb U.S. Junior Championships following Thursday’s set of races on day two of the regatta. Today proved to be a turning point for skippers Nick Valente, Pearson Potts and O.J. O’Connell, who have leads going into Friday’s grand finale.
• US SAILING's 2011 Chubb U.S. Junior Championships Day One Report August 10, 2011 - All three divisions at the highly competitive 2011 Chubb U.S. Junior Championships, began racing this morning on Toms River. This event is hosted by the Toms River Yacht Club.
• UPDATE: US SAILING's 2011 Chubb U.S. Junior Championships August 9, 2011 - Racing in the triplehanded division was scheduled to begin on Tuesday afternoon. However, thunderstorms forced all racing to be suspended on Tuesday. All three fleets will begin racing on Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. ET (subject to change).
• US SAILING's 2011 Chubb U.S. Junior Championships Begins in New Jersey on Tuesday August 8, 2011 - The US SAILING National Championships season continues this week in Toms River, N.J. at the 2011 Chubb U.S. Junior Championships, hosted by the Toms River Yacht Club.
• US SAILING to Conduct Independent Study on 2011 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac Tragedy August 2, 2011 - The Chicago Yacht Club has requested US SAILING, the National Governing Body of the sport, to conduct an independent study on the capsizing of a competing sailboat on Lake Michigan during a storm at the 2011 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac that resulted in the deaths of two sailors on July 18.
• Vranizan and Neville Win 2011 U.S. Singlehanded Championships on Sunday July 24, 2011 - Frederick Vranizan dominated the men's Laser fleet from start to finish and Christine Neville came from behind on Sunday to win the women's Laser Radial fleet at the 2011 U.S. Singlehanded Championship, a US SAILING National Championship event hosted by the Columbia Gorge Racing Association.
• 2011 U.S. Singlehanded Championship Day Two Recap July 23, 2011 - Frederick Vranizan and Hanne Weaver lead going into Sunday's final day of racing at the U.S. Singlehanded Championships, hosted by the Columbia Gorge Racing Association.
• 2011 U.S. Singlehanded Championship Day One Recap July 22, 2011 – The 39 sailors competing in day one of the 2011 U.S. Singlehanded Championship were blessed with spectacular sailing conditions on Friday. Perfect breezes in the 15 to 20 knot range swept through the Columbia River Gorge. The men's and women's fleets completed four exciting races each in the first of three days at this US SAILING National Championship event.
• Diverse Field of Talented Sailors to Compete at 2011 U.S. Singlehanded Championships July 20, 2011 - The Columbia Gorge Racing Association in Cascade Locks, Ore. welcomes the 2011 U.S. Singlehanded Championship to the Pacific Northwest. A total of 21 men and 18 women will compete for three days, July 22-24, on the Columbia River Gorge in this US SAILING National Championship event.
• Williams and Blumenthal are U.S. Junior Women's Doublehanded Champions for 2011 July 14, 2011 - Sarah Williams and Ali Blumenthal took a commanding lead on Wednesday at the U.S. Junior Women's Doublehanded Championship. They won four of the first seven races of the championship to take an eight point lead going into Thursday. Williams and Blumenthal finished seventh and fifth in the final day to win by a six point margin.
• U.S. Junior Women's Doublehanded Championship Day 2 Report July 13, 2011 - Sarah Williams (Bay Head, N.J. / Bay Head YC) and crew Ali Blumnethal (Bellport, N.Y. / Bellport YC) burst to the top of the leaderboard on day two of the U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship.
• U.S. Junior Women's Doublehanded Championship Day 1 Recap July 12, 2011 - On Tuesday, 40 teams in Club 420s took to the racing course in great sailing conditions on Barnegat Bay for day one of the U.S. Junior Women's Doublehanded Championship, hosted by the Mantoloking Yacht Club (Mantoloking, N.J.) and Bay Head Yacht Club (Bay Head, N.J.).
• US SAILING's 2011 Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship Early Registration Discount Deadline is Friday July 12, 2011 - Complete teams (skipper and all crew) who register for US SAILING's Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship (Rolex IWKC) by this Friday, July 15 will receive a $100 discount and Gill Vests.
• US SAILING Roadshow Summer Tour a Big Hit with Sailing Communities July 11, 2011 - The US SAILING Roadshow crew Brooke Thomson and Will Ricketson has embarked on an amazing journey this summer with specific goals that focus on learning more about sailing programs in the U.S., listening to and getting to know the volunteers who are instrumental in helping grow the sport, promoting the overall enjoyment and accessibility of sailing, and educating sailors of the programs and services provided by US SAILING.
• US SAILING’s 2011 U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship Preview July 11, 2011 - Mantoloking Yacht Club and Bay Head Yacht Club are co-hosts for the 2011 U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship for the Ida Lewis Trophy, a US SAILING National Championship event. Forty teams will race in Club 420s this Tuesday through Thursday, July 12-14 on Barnegat Bay.
• McGlynn Cruises to Victory at U.S. Junior Women's Singlehanded Championship June 30, 2011 - Kelly McGlynn (Flourtown, Pa.) has been a strong contender at US SAILING’s U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship over the past two years. She finished fifth last year and sixth in 2009. McGlynn raced past the field of 56 to win her first Nancy Leiter Clagett Memorial Trophy on Thursday.
• U.S. Junior Women's Singlehanded Championship 2011 Day 2 Recap June 29, 2011 - After Tuesday’s slow start to the U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship in Laser Radials, racing finally ramped up Wednesday on San Francisco Bay. The field of 56 finished four races today after just one yesterday. Consistency has paid off for Christina Frost who leads by six points.
• U.S. Junior Women's Singlehanded Championship 2011 Day One Recap June 28, 2011 - Fifty-six youth sailors raced in challenging conditions today in Laser Radials on San Francisco Bay at US SAILING’s 2011 U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship, hosted by Richmond Yacht Club in Point Richmond, Calif. Rainy conditions were met with flat seas and light winds, which limited Tuesday's racing.
• US SAILING Participates in 2011 Olympic Day at New Bedford Community Boating Center June 28, 2011 - US SAILING will participate in Olympic Day organized by the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) on Tuesday, June 28 at the New Bedford Community Boating Center in New Bedford, Mass.
• U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship 2011 Preview June 22, 2011 - A competitive fleet of 56 youth sailors are preparing for US SAILING’s 2011 U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship, hosted by Richmond Yacht Club in Point Richmond, Calif. The first of three days of racing in Laser Radials on San Francisco Bay starts on Tuesday, June 28 and concludes on Thursday, June 30.
• Struble Wins Record Fourth U.S. Multihull Championship June 18, 2011 - Skipper Matt Struble won his fourth Hobie Alter Trophy Saturday afternoon on an exciting final day of racing at US SAILING’s U.S. Multihull Championship. Struble and crew Damon Lacasella withstood a late push from Taylor Reiss and Matthew Whitehead to claim the title.
• 2011 U.S. Multihull Championship: Day Three Report June 17, 2011 - US SAILING's 2011 U.S. Multihull Championship should come down to the wire on Saturday's final round of races on San Pedro Bay. Sarah and Elizabeth Newberry (Miami, Fla.) have a narrow two point lead
• US SAILING's 2010 Annual Report to Members The Annual Report to Members summarizes US SAILING's programs and results for 2010. In addition to the online PDF version that we have offered in the past, we are also offering an interactive version that includes video and links to relevant US SAILING programs and services highlighted in the Annual Report.
• 2011 U.S. Multihull Championship: Day Two Report June 16, 2011 - The standings are tight at the top of the leaderboard at US SAILING's U.S. Multihull Championship, hosted by the Alamitos Bay Yacht Club. Twenty multihull teams, racing in Viper F16s, completed another three races today in light breezes on San Pedro Bay. Through six races total, each of the top four teams are seperated by just a point.
• 2011 U.S. Multihull Championship: Day One Report June 15, 2011 - The catamaran racing frenzy on San Pedro Bay resumed today with the start of US SAILING's U.S. Multihull Championship, hosted by the Alamitos Bay Yacht Club in Long Beach. Twenty elite multihull teams in Viper F16s, including several former champions are on hand for a chance to win another Hobie Alter Trophy.
• Reiss and Whitehead Win U.S. Youth Multihull Championship June 12, 2011 - Racing resumed today in San Pedro Bay at the U.S. Youth Multihull Championship hosted by Alamitos Bay Yacht Club in Long Beach, Calif. In the end, it was the team of Taylor Reiss and Matthew Whitehead who won the Arthur J. Stevens Trophy.
• US SAILING Publishes Four New Appeals in 2011 The US SAILING Appeals Committee has published four new appeals in 2011 that will benefit racing competitors and officials.
• US SAILING Launches National Championship Season with U.S. Adult and Youth Multihull Championships June 8, 2011 - Alamitos Bay Yacht Club in Long Beach, Calif. will host the U.S. Multihull Championship for the Hobie Alter Trophy on June 15-18, preceded by the U.S. Youth Multihull Championship for the Arthur J. Stevens Trophy on June 11-12.
• US SAILING’s Government Relations Committee Report May 26, 2011: US SAILING independently monitors these developments to create and increase awareness for our members and the general sailing community.
• Interview with Jay Kehoe on Tips for Growing Your Junior Sailing Program May 26, 2011: Jay Kehoe was a panelist during the Junior Sailing Program session at US SAILING’s Yacht Club Summit last month in Chicago. As a follow up to the Summit, Kehoe discussed how programs can partner with their communities and he detailed his philosophy on junior sailing coaching and program management.
• The USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival Season Celebrates its 15th Anniversary May 26, 2011: The USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival (JO) is celebrating its 15th season in 2011... Read this exclusive Q&A with Buzz Reynolds, IHYC Junior Olympics Chairman.
• Meet the US SAILING Roadshow Crew May 18, 2011- Meet the US SAILING Roadshow Crew, Brooke Thomson and Will Ricketson.
• US SAILING Roadshow Crew Ready to Take off May 18, 2011 - US SAILING is ready to launch its inaugural Roadshow program beginning on June 11 at Community Boating, Inc. in Boston, Mass. US SAILING’s Roadshow crew will be traveling along the east coast throughout the summer and making stops at venues from Maine to Virginia to promote sailing and interact with sailors in a variety of ways.
• Junior Women Sailors Learn Advanced Keelboat Racing Through “Next Step to Rolex” May 12, 2011 - Since being established in 1997 as an outreach program of US SAILING’s Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship, the Next Step to Rolex program has been a reliable catalyst for junior women sailors looking to broaden their sailing horizons. Interested junior women sailors, 13 to 17 years old can apply now.
• US POWERBOATING Offers Variety of Courses at Training Centers Around the Country May 11, 2011 - US POWERBOATING, an affiliate of US SAILING, has launched a new website that provides powerboaters with educational resources designed to help hone skills and learn more about the handling, cruising and instructor courses being offered in the U.S.
• ISAF Confirms Events For 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition May 7, 2011 - The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has confirmed the ten events for the 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition at 2011 ISAF Mid-Year Meeting in St Petersburg, Russia. The ten events selected by the ISAF Council for the 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition are:
• St. Francis Yacht Club to Host US SAILING's Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year May 4, 2011 - US SAILING’s 2011 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards Ceremony will take place at St. Francis Yacht Club in February of 2012.
• Three Kite Surfers Honored by US SAILING for Rescue Made off San Francisco Coast May 5, 2011 - US SAILING will award three Hanson Rescue Medals to kite surfers Jeff Spiller, Paolo Frediani and Jeff Harrison for a rescue made off the coast of San Francisco’s Ocean Beach on April 9, 2011.
• Yacht Club Summit Session Recaps & Presentations Find out more about what attendees learned during the general and breakout sessions offered at US SAILING's Yacht Club Summit.
• Huntington Lake Rescue Merits US SAILING Hanson Medal April 13, 2011: US SAILING has awarded Hanson Rescue Medals to two crews who saved three lives in an incident on Huntington Lake near Fresno, Calif. on July 23, 2010.
• US SAILING Awards Hanson Medal for Rescue Made on San Francisco Bay April 6, 2011 - US SAILING has presented a Hanson Rescue Medal to Erik and Brian Jones of San Francisco, Calif. for rescuing two sailors from San Francisco Bay on August 19, 2009.
• Follow the US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics This Week in Palma Thirty-two members of US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics and four members of US Sailing Development Team are competing against over 700 teams from 53 countries in 10 Olympic sailing classes at the Princess Sofia Trophy, an ISAF World Cup event.
• Have You Registered for a 2011 Road to Rolex Clinic Near You? March 30, 2011 - US SAILING organizes a series of Road to Rolex clinics to help develop teams and encourage their participation in US SAILING’s Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship.
• Boston’s Community Boating Recognized by US SAILING March 23, 2011 - As the oldest community sailing program in the country, Community Boating, Inc. in Boston, Mass. has taught tens of thousands of people how to sail on the Charles River. In 2010, CBI reached new heights with their sailing education and instructor training programs.
• Get an Inside Look at the Sessions Presented at US SAILING's Yacht Club Summit April 1, 2011 - Stay connected with US SAILING this weekend through Facebook and Twitter for breaking news, daily updates, reminders, photos, videos, and more from the Yacht Club Summit.
• The Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation Teams Up With US SAILING on "Don’t Fry Day" March 16, 2011 - The Children’s Melanoma Prevention Foundation and US SAILING have joined forces to teach sailors how to protect themselves from skin cancer risks while enjoying the sport. The two organizations will launch the foundation’s SunAWARE at Sea educational program on "Don’t Fry Day" (Friday, May 27).
• Tuesday is the Final Day for Sailors to Apply for the 2011 U.S. Youth Championships March 15, 2011 - This championship will be co-hosted by New York Yacht Club, Sail Newport and Ida Lewis Yacht Club on Aug. 14-18. Please visit the event website to apply for the Laser, Laser Radial, 29er, or Club 420 divisions.
• US SAILING Signs New Sponsorship Agreement with Old Pulteney March 9, 2011 - US SAILING, the National Governing Body of the sport, and Old Pulteney, a leading single malt Scotch whisky brand, have formed a new partnership that names Old Pulteney as a sponsor and the “Official Scotch of US SAILING.”
• US SAILING Awards Hanson Medal to Skipper for Rescue Made off Coast of New Jersey March 10, 2011 - US SAILING has awarded a Hanson Rescue Medal to the crew of a powerboat that assisted in a rescue off the coast of New Jersey. The Hanson Rescue Medal is awarded to any person who rescues any other person within the territorial waters of the U.S., or as part of a sailboat race or voyage that originated or stopped in the U.S.
• US SAILING Signs Gill North America as Official Technical Apparel Sponsor March 1, 2011 - US SAILING, the National Governing Body of the sport, announced today that a multi-year partnership agreement with Gill North America, the North American importer and distributor of the Gill brand, to be the official technical apparel sponsor of US SAILING. Gill is an apparel and accessories leader in the worldwide marine industry.
• U.S. Coast Guard: Warning to U.S. Registered Yachts and Sailing Vessels February 26, 2011: The U.S. Coast Guard strongly advises against all operation of and travel by U.S. yachts and sailing craft, or by U.S. citizens on foreign registered yachts and sailing craft, on the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Somali Basin and the western parts of the Indian Ocean.
• Honey and Tunnicliffe Honored at US SAILING’s Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Ceremony February 25, 2011 - Humble beginnings have evolved into fruitful sailing careers for Stan Honey and Anna Tunnicliffe, US SAILING’s Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year, who were feted today during a luncheon held at the New York Yacht Club in Manhattan.
• US SAILING Selects Twelve Powerboat Training Centers to Support Drivers Education for Boaters™ February 23, 2011 - US SAILING, the National Governing Body of the sport, has selected 12 Powerboat Training Centers to serve as a model and resource for sharing best practices with start-up powerboat facilities in their regions.
• Jack Gierhart Named US SAILING Executive Director February 16, 2011 - US SAILING has officially appointed Jack Gierhart as its eighth Executive Director in the history of the organization. Gierhart has served as the organization’s acting Executive Director since October of 2010. He had served as the Associate Executive Director since November of 2009.
• Rich Wilson’s Picks for Ocean Racing at its Best U.S. ocean racer icon Rich Wilson checked in with US SAILING to give his insight on what long distance races he’s currently following. And he suggests you and the junior sailors in your families might find these ocean races captivating as well.
• US SAILING to Launch New Road Show Program This Summer February 10, 2011 - Yacht clubs and community sailing centers host signature events every summer. Some events are well known and recognized by the greater sailing community, and others remain best kept secrets. Not only does US SAILING want to learn more about your signature event this summer, but we want to be there and join in on the fun.
• US SAILING Caps Eventful Week at National Sailing Program Symposium January 31, 2011 - Major issues and topics relevant to sailing organizations around the country were discussed in detail and industry stand-outs were recognized at last week’s US SAILING National Sailing Program Symposium.
• US SAILING's 2011 Rolex Miami OCR: Brilliant Medal Showings for Sailors in Ten Olympic Classes January 29, 2011 - It was “do or die” today for sailors in the final medal races of US SAILING’s Rolex Miami OCR. The racing formats replicate those that will be used at the Olympic Sailing Regatta in the 2012 Games. Click below for the final recap and links to the event website.
• US SAILING's 2011 Rolex Miami OCR: A Fresh New Day - Medalists Declared in Three Paralympic Classes Waking to a brisk northwesterly breeze, sailors at US SAILING’s Rolex Miami OCR today made up for races lost to light air yesterday. The conditions, though chilly by Florida standards, played out perfectly for medals to be determined in three Paralympic classes, while 10 Olympic classes fought their final battles for the right to compete in tomorrow’s medal races.
• US SAILING's 2011 Rolex Miami OCR: Nearing the Final Stretch January 27, 2011 - Sailors in three Paralympic classes have only one day of racing left at US SAILING 2011 Rolex Miami OCR while those in 10 Olympic classes still have tomorrow to make critical moves for securing spots in the final medal races on Saturday.
• US SAILING's 2011 Rolex Miami OCR Day 3 Report: Tricky Day at the Races January 26, 2011 - Things started out slowly this morning at US SAILING 2011 Rolex Miami OCR when all but one class was postponed ashore due to light wind that followed morning showers, but the entire fleet of 716 Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls from 53 nations were back in action on Biscayne Bay by afternoon.
• US SAILING's 2011 Rolex Miami OCR Day Two Report January 25, 2011: Olympic and Paralympic aspirants from 53 countries have flocked to this week’s US SAILING Rolex Miami OCR, and with two days of racing now completed, the strongest players are rising to the top.
• Match Racing on the Rise in North America Nearly 50 match racing events this year have been scheduled around the country, including Canada. These range from one-day clinics and local regattas at an ISAF Grade 5 level to world-class prize-money Grade 1 events.
• US SAILING's 2011 Rolex Miami OCR Day One Report There was plenty of action on opening day of US SAILING's 2011 Rolex Miami OCR, with all 13 Olympic and Paralympic classes completing multiple races in 12-14 knot breezes.
• US SAILING Joins Forces with Sailors for the Sea January 24, 2011: US SAILING is proud to announce a new partnership with Sailors for the Sea, an ocean conservation nonprofit organization focused on the sailing and boating community.
• You are Officially Invited to Attend US SAILING’s Yacht Club Summit January 24, 2011 - Flag officers, general managers, and committee chairpersons of yacht clubs and community sailing organizations of all sizes from around the country are encouraged to participate in US SAILING's 2011 Yacht Club Summit at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago, Ill. on April 2-3, 2011.
• Ski/Sail National Championship Combines Tahoe Spring Passions January 24, 2011: Every sailor must ski and every skier must sail, and every sailor must party. This is the motto for the Ski/Sail National Championship, hosted by the Tahoe Yacht Club and Squaw Valley USA, since the inception of this one of a kind event in 1995.
• US SAILING Launches Upgrades to Velocity Prediction Program for 2011 If you want to sail faster and/or maximize your boats potential on the race course, US SAILING’s ORR (Offshore Racing Rule) based Velocity Prediction Program Performance Package and Race Optimization Package are the tools you need to take your offshore racing to the next level.
• US SAILING Awards Hanson Medals for Rescues Made on Lake Michigan US SAILING’s Safety at Sea Committee has awarded an Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to two Chicago Yacht Club sailing instructors for rescuing a pair of sailors on Lake Michigan on October 2, 2010. Hear from Lynn Walls and Maggie Lumkes on their rescue.
• An Interview with 2011 NSPS Keynote Speaker Kara Lavender Law Oceanographer Kara Lavender Law will be a keynote speaker at US SAILING’s 2011 National Sailing Program Symposium on Thursday, Jan. 27 at the Marriott Suites in Clearwater Beach, Fla. Learn more about Kara and what she’ll have to say at NSPS in this one-on-one with US SAILING.
• An Interview with 2011 NSPS Keynote Speaker Dieter Loibner Sailing media mogul Dieter Loibner has covered boats, sailors, events, and the history of the sport for over 20 years. Learn more about what Dieter had to say about his NSPS presentation.
• An Interview with 2011 NSPS Keynote Speaker Larry Johnson Business consultant and corporate culture expert Larry Johnson will be a keynote speaker at US SAILING's 2011 National Sailing Program Symposium on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the Marriott Suites in Clearwater Beach, Fla. Find out what Larry had to say about his NSPS presentation in his interview with US SAILING.
• An Interview with 2011 NSPS Keynote Speaker Rachael Miller Rachael Miller, founder of the Rozalia Project, will be a keynote speaker at US SAILING's 2011 National Sailing Program Symposium on Friday, Jan. 28 at the Marriott Suites in Clearwater Beach, Fla. US SAILING caught up with Rachael to discuss her plans for the NSPS presentation.
• Honey and Tunnicliffe Are US SAILING’s 2010 Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year January 5, 2011: Trophée Jules Verne winner Stan Honey (Palo Alto, Calif.) and Snipe Women’s World Champion Anna Tunnicliffe (Plantation, Fla.) today were named US SAILING’s 2010 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year.
• US SAILING's 2011 NSPS Open to all Volunteers and Professionals US SAILING's 2011 National Sailing Program Symposium is right around the corner. This year's annual event takes place on Jan. 26-30 at the Marriott Suites in Clearwater Beach, Fla. US SAILING welcomes all volunteers and professionals alike in the sailing industry.
• Season's Greetings and a Happy New Year From US SAILING On behalf of everyone at US SAILING, we want to thank you for your support this year, and we are delighted to have you sailing with us into 2011. 2010 has been successful and productive for US SAILING. We accomplished a great deal and are in a good position to continue the momentum in 2011.
• Topics and Speakers Confirmed for Inaugural US SAILING Yacht Club Summit November 23, 2010: The first-ever US SAILING Yacht Club Summit is just over four months away. This two-day event will take place on April 2-3, 2011 at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago, Ill. A number of discussion subjects, speakers, and panelist contributors have been confirmed for the inaugural summit.
• US SAILING’s 2010 One-Design Symposium Starts This Weekend US SAILING's 2010 One-Design Symposium, presented by Gowrie Group, takes place this weekend (Nov. 13-14) in Corona del Mar, Calif. at the Balboa Yacht Club. The theme for the 2010 One-Design Symposium is “Embracing Today’s Media Platforms to Promote Your Class or Fleet.”
• US SAILING to Launch New Health Insurance Plan for Members September 1, 2010: US SAILING has partnered with HTH Worldwide and the Allen Financial Group to offer eligible US SAILING members a health care program designed specifically for sailors.
• USSTAG's Campbell/Nichol Win Silver at Star European Championship USSTAG’s Andrew Campbell/Brad Nichol won a silver medal at the 2010 Star European Championship, while the teams of George Szabo/Mark Strube and Mark Mendelblatt /John von Schwarz finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
• How The Southern Yacht Club Rebounded From Katrina... And How You Can Learn From It The Southern Yacht Club is the country’s second oldest yacht club. The clubhouse has been rebuilt and relocated several times. The most recent reconstruction was the most challenging and emotional transition the club has ever faced in its long, storied history.
• Applications Close March 15 for 2010 U.S. Youth Championships

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