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Old Pulteney and US Sailing Announce Winner of 2012 Maritime Heroes Award January 3, 2013 - In the culmination of an inaugural campaign to recognize individuals who make significant contributions to their local sailing community, Donald Backe of Annapolis, Maryland, received the most votes in an online public vote and was named the 2012 Old Pulteney Maritime Heroes Award winner.
Support US Sailing Annual Appeal As 2012 comes to a close, we thank you for your support! Our members are the inspiration that enable us to grow the sport of sailing, and to continue to provide outstanding programs. Thank you for being a part of that community. We hope you will consider making a donation to US Sailing by December 31.
Happy Holidays from US Sailing Dear Members, On behalf of everyone at US Sailing, we want to wish you a Happy Holiday season. Thanks to your support, we made significant accomplishments in 2012, and are in great position to continue our momentum. We are proud to have you sailing with us into 2013.
Shortlist Announced for US Sailing's Rolex Yachtsman & Yachtswoman of the Year December 19, 2012 - With the record books about to close on another year of racing, US Sailing is celebrating the most outstanding performances of the year with the release of its shortlist of nominees for the 2012 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards.
US Sailing and the America’s Cup Form New Partnership December 12, 2012 – US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport, and the America’s Cup, rich in history, tradition and excellence, and the oldest trophy in international sport, have entered a new partnership.
US Sailing Launches Educational REACH Program for Youth November 28, 2012 – US Sailing today announced the launch of the REACH Program, an initiative that utilizes sailing as a platform that enables middle school aged youth of all backgrounds to embrace education, establish a love of learning and explore productive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) based careers.
Rolex Watch U.S.A. Renews Commitment to US Sailing November 26, 2012 – US Sailing and Rolex Watch U.S.A. today announced that the iconic watch brand will extend its support of sailing’s national governing body through the renewal of its long-standing sponsorship.
Newberry Becomes First Woman Skipper to win U.S. Multihull Championship November 18, 2012 – Sarah Newberry and Kenny Pierce capped a perfect week by finishing first in Sunday’s only race. The duo won the 2012 U.S. Multihull Championship, hosted by the Pensacola Beach Yacht Club, with 14 wins in 14 races.
Newberry on Brink of History at US Multihull Championship November 17, 2012 – Sarah Newberry is on the verge of becoming the first woman skipper to ever win the Hobie Alter Trophy at the U.S. Multihull Championship. Newberry and crew Kenny Pierce are undefeated this week on Santa Rosa Sound. They have won all 13 races, including four on Saturday.
US Multihull Championship Day 2 Report November 16, 2012 – Teams were greeted with a November chill that permeated through Santa Rosa Sound on Day Two of the U.S. Multihull Championship, hosted by the Pensacola Beach Yacht Club.
U.S. Multihull Championship Day One Report November 15, 2012 – It was a spectacular day of racing on Pensacola Bay at the U.S. Multihull Championship, a US Sailing National Championship, hosted by the Pensacola Beach Yacht Club.
Tom Hubbell Elected President of US Sailing
US Sailing Announces Board of Directors Election Results, Hubbell Elected President November 3, 2012 - John Craig, JJ Fetter and Jim Walsh were elected to the US Sailing Board of Directors. Tom Hubbell officially named new President of US Sailing.
US Sailing Honors Contributors at Annual Meeting Ceremony in San Francisco November 2, 2012 – An impressive list of sailing contributors were presented with US Sailing’s highest honors during Friday night’s Annual Meeting Awards Dinner at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco, Calif.
US Sailing Releases Report on Newport to Ensenada Race Tragedy October 30, 2012 – US Sailing has released a report of an independent review panel on its investigation of the sailing accident that occurred on April 28 during the 2012 Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race that resulted in the deaths of four sailors.
Weather Warning October 29, 2012 - Due to Hurricane Sandy, US Sailing may experience loss of phone service. We hope to maintain email access, so if our phones are down, please feel free to email us with your needs. Thank you for your patience.
Titles Decided in San Diego at US Disabled Sailing Championships October 28, 2012 – Sunday’s competition on North San Diego Bay wrapped up another successful edition of the US Disabled Sailing Championships, hosted by the Southwestern Yacht Club. Titlists were crowned in three championship fleets in single-, double-, and triplehanded racing.
US Disabled Sailing Championship Day Two Report October 27, 2012 – Five races are complete in San Diego at the US Disabled Sailing Championships, hosted by the Southwestern Yacht Club. Sunday will be the third and final day of action on North San Diego Bay for these elite athletes competing in single-, double-, and triplehanded fleets.
San Diego Welcomes 2012 US Disabled Sailing Championships This Week October 24, 2012 – Perhaps, no other US Sailing National Championship demonstrates more spirit and courage than the U.S. Disabled Sailing Championships. The 2012 edition of this unique event is hosted by the Southwestern Yacht Club in San Diego, Calif. this Friday through Sunday. Sailors will compete in the area of North San Diego Bay in single-, double-, and triplehanded championship fleets.
NYYC Team Extreme Captures Second US Team Racing Championship October 21, 2012 - It was another stellar day on Larchmont Harbor for the US Team Racing Championship finale, hosted by Larchmont Yacht Club. The 12 teams finished their second Round Robin stage, and the top six teams advanced to the Gold Round Robin Finals where points were doubled. In the end, it was Team Extreme of the New York Yacht Club, winning their second Hinman Trophy.
2012 US Team Racing Championship Day Two Report October 20, 2012 - Saturday proved to be another banner day of racing on Larchmont Harbor at the US Team Racing Championship, hosted by the Larchmont Yacht Club. The 12 teams are halfway through the second Round Robin stage and the leaderboard includes some familiar names.
2012 US Team Racing Championship Day One Report October 19, 2012 - As expected, the competition was outstanding and the conditions were very challenging on Friday at the US Team Racing Championship, hosted by the Larchmont Yacht Club. Twelve teams in pursuit of the historic Hinman Trophy took on Larchmont Harbor in gusty breezes, considerable chop, and rain in the first of three days of racing.
US Team Racing Championship Preview - Top Teams Compete This Weekend in Larchmont October 17, 2012 - Twelve of the best teams from the United States and Great Britain will compete for the esteemed George R. Hinman Trophy at the U.S. Team Racing Championship, hosted by the Larchmont Yacht Club, this Friday through Sunday, October 19-21.
Sunsail and The Moorings Become Official Sponsors of US Sailing October 10, 2012 – US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport, has agreed on a multi-year sponsorship deal with Sunsail and The Moorings. Sunsail specializes on sailing and water sports vacations and The Moorings is a world premier yacht charter company.
Nominations Accepted for US Sailing’s 2012 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards October 1, 2012 – US Sailing is accepting nominations for its 2012 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards, widely acknowledged as the foremost individual sailing honors in the nation.
Eckert Holds on for Win at Championship of Champions Sept. 30, 2012 – In what appeared to be a runaway for Ed Eckert, August Barkow had other plans for Sunday's finale at the Championship of Champions in Wisconsin. Barkow chipped away at Eckert’s 19 point lead from the start of today’s racing. However, his late surge came up just short as Eckert held on for the victory by two points.
Eckert Takes Control at Championship of Champions September 29, 2012 – Scow racers are reigning supreme in Wisconsin this weekend at the 2012 Championship of Champions. Through six races, the 2012 C-Scow National Champion, Ed Eckert, and crew Matthew Schmidt have built a comfortable lead.
Racing Limited on Day One at Championship of Champions September 28, 2012 – The breeze on Lake Pewaukee simply would not cooperate on Friday. The field of 20 teams managed just one race on day one of the 2012 Championship of Champions, hosted by Pewaukee Yacht Club. This US Sailing National Championship event will resume Saturday morning at 9:30 am CT.
Gulari Headlines US Sailing’s 2012 Championship of Champions This Week in Wisconsin September 26, 2012 – Twenty of the top one-design skippers in the country will gather in Wisconsin this weekend for three days of racing at US Sailing’s Championship of Champions, hosted by the Pewaukee Yacht Club from Friday, September 28 to Sunday, September 30. These skippers and their teams will race for class bragging rights and the Jack Brown Trophy.
Canfield Wins First U.S. Match Racing Championship September 23, 2012 – After finishing second at the last two U.S. Match Racing Championships, Taylor Canfield and his crew rose to the occasion on Sunday and defeated two-time champion Dave Dellenbaugh in the Finals, 3-2.
U.S. Match Racing Championship Day Three Report September 22, 2012 – The table is set for a climactic finish, as the 10 teams completed the second Round Robin and Quarterfinals on Saturday at the U.S. Match Racing Championship, hosted by the Boston Yacht Club.
U.S. Match Racing Championship Day Two Report September 21, 2012 – Sailors were greeted with light breeze for most of Friday on day two of the U.S. Match Racing Championship, hosted by the Boston Yacht Club. After finishing the first Round Robin stage on Thursday, the 10 teams managed to complete seven of the nine races scheduled for the second Round Robin. They will finish the round tomorrow and advance to the knockout series.
US Sailing Issues Statement on Dinghy Capsize Report September 21, 2012 - In response to a 2011 fatal sailing accident in Annapolis, Md., members of US Sailing recently conducted three days of intensive on-water tests of dinghy safety methods and equipment.
U.S. Match Racing Championship Day One Report September 20, 2012 – Ten talented teams started the first of four days of racing in Marblehead on Thursday at the U.S. Match Racing Championship, hosted by the Boston Yacht Club. The first Round Robin stage was completed and Taylor Canfield got off to another great start by winning 8 of 9 races to lead the way.
Strong Field in Marblehead for U.S. Match Racing Championship September 19, 2012 – American match racing guru Dave Perry will attempt to capture an unprecedented fifth U.S. Match Racing Championship this week in Marblehead, Mass. Ten teams will compete in Sonars for the Prince of Wales Bowl at the 2012 U.S. Match Racing Championship, hosted by the Boston Yacht Club. This four day US Sailing National Championship starts this Thursday.
Tulloch Wins Third U.S. Women's Match Racing Championship September 16, 2012 – For the third time in four years, Genny Tulloch has won the U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship. Tulloch and her crew were dominant this week by winning all 21 matches they raced. They put the finishing touches on this fantastic four-day event by winning 3-0 over Nicole Breault in today's Finals.
Tulloch vs Breault in Sunday's U.S. Women's Match Racing Championship September 15, 2012 – Saturday’s racing decided who will reach the Finals of the U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship, hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club. Genny Tulloch and Nicole Breault will square off in Sunday’s Final series. A win for Tulloch would mark her third Allegra Knapp Mertz Trophy.
U.S. Women's Match Racing Championship Day 2 Report September 14, 2012 – Friday was another day of stellar sailing conditions and outstanding skill demonstrated by the competing teams at the U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship, hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club. The final four flights of the second round robin and the first four flights of the third round robin were completed.
U.S. Women's Match Racing Championship Day One Report September 13, 2012 – The first day of racing at the U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship, hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club, was spirited by typical ideal conditions on San Francisco Bay. The six teams competing this year finished the first round robin stage and the first flight in the second round robin.
U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship Starts Thursday in San Francisco September 12, 2012 – The St. Francis Yacht Club will host the 2012 U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship for four days of racing this week on San Francisco Bay. Six teams of four will be competing in J/22s for the Allegra Knapp Mertz Trophy this Thursday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 16. This US Sailing Championship is a Qualifying Event for the 2012 ISAF Nations Cup Regional Finals.
Tunnicliffe to Speak at US Sailing’s 2013 One-Design Sailing Symposium The 2013 edition of US Sailing’s One-Design Symposium will be hosted by the Cleveland Yachting Club in Rocky River, Ohio on January 11-13.
US Sailing’s National Sailing Programs Symposium – Sail Training at its Best! Is someone from your club attending US Sailing’s 2013 NSPS? The 30th Anniversary of the premier event for sailing education in the United States is coming to the Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key (Fla.) on January 23-26.
Join us in San Francisco at US Sailing’s 2012 Annual Meeting The Annual Meetings are an opportunity for members to meet with the national governing body’s leadership and discuss relevant industry topics facing the sport, exchange ideas, reflect on progress, and look ahead to future plans. The 2012 event will take place Oct. 31 through Nov. 3 at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis.
The Lake Minnetonka Sailing School – A Salute to Volunteers The Lake Minnetonka Sailing School became the first organization in Minnesota to host the 2012 US Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship. It was evident that the volunteers on the ground who ran the event were not just satisfied with being a host to this US Sailing National Championship. Their efforts set an example for future hosts with their professionalism, energy, hospitality, and teamwork.
Fleet Replenishment and Maintenance As the summer wraps up, programs quickly transition their thoughts towards their needs for next summer. These discussions typically revolve around what to do with the fleet. Do we patch our boats to “squeak” one more year out of them? Do we clean them up to sell? When is the right time to “turn” our fleet? What boats are right for us? Waiting until next season can create more work and at a greater expense!
US Sailing Launches Youth Based Community of Sailing Grant Program August 29, 2012 – Thanks to the generosity of Gerard and Diane Koeppel, US Sailing will offer 12 grants to community sailing programs that provide education to children, ages 18 and under.
Grand Prize Winner Announced for US Sailing’s Greatest American Sailor Sweepstakes August 29, 2012 – US Sailing has announced the Grand Prize winner of the Greatest American Sailor Sweepstakes, a feature of US Sailing’s Membership Matters campaign. Gary Weisman of San Diego, Calif. was randomly selected as the lucky winner following the conclusion of the Greatest American Sailor Tournament.
Independent Panel to Review U.S. Olympic Sailing Program August 29, 2012 - US Sailing President Gary Jobson has appointed an independent panel to review the U.S. Olympic Sailing Program. Leading the panel will be the new Managing Director of U.S. Olympic Sailing, Josh Adams.
US Sailing and Sperry Top-Sider Sign Sponsorship Extension August 22, 2012 – US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport, and Sperry Top-Sider®, a leading global nautical performance and lifestyle brand, have agreed on a new multi-year sponsorship deal.
Josh Adams Named Managing Director of U.S. Olympic Sailing August 20, 2012 - US Sailing has named Josh Adams as the Managing Director of U.S. Olympic Sailing. This new full-time position officially begins September 4, 2012.
2012 US Youth Sailing Championship Final Report August 18, 2012 - For the second straight day, light air ruled on the Gorge for the final day of racing at the US Youth Sailing Championship. The Lasers, Laser Radials and Club 420s completed one race each, and the 29ers never got off the starting line.
US Youth Sailing Championship - Day 3 Report August 17, 2012 - Sailing conditions deviated from the ordinary on the Columbia River Gorge at the US Youth Championships, the third day of competition at this US Sailing National Championship. Sailors were greeted with two days of whistling breeze on Wednesday and Thursday. However, fleets were challenged in much lighter breezes on Friday, and ultimately, racing was cut short.
US Youth Sailing Championships - Day Two Report August 16, 2012 - Leaders from Wednesday’s racing held their ground on Thursday during US Sailing’s 2012 US Youth Championships, hosted by the Columbia River Gorge Racing Association. Several teams broke away from their respective fleets atop the leaderboard and are attempting to run away with the title. However, with two days of racing left on the Gorge, nothing has been decided and anything is possible.
US Youth Sailing Championship Day One Report August 15, 2012 – Four fleets set sail on the Columbia River Gorge for the opening day of the 2012 US Youth Championships, a US Sailing National Championship. The day was highlighted by close competition at the top of the leaderboards in high wind speeds surpassing 15 mph.
The Gorge Welcomes US Sailing’s U.S. Youth Championships August 14, 2012 – Talented young sailors in four fleets will be put to the test this week on the Columbia River Gorge at US Sailing’s 2012 Youth Championships. The four day regatta begins this Wednesday, August 15. The Columbia Gorge Racing Association in Cascade Locks, Ore. will play host to this premier US Sailing Championship.
US Sailing’s 2012 Chubb US Junior Championships Final Report August 10, 2012 – Friday’s final day of racing at US Sailing’s Chubb US Junior Championships on San Francisco Bay proved to be a climactic finish for all three talented fleets. The Sears Cup and the Bemis and Smythe Trophies were up for grabs in what was truly a great day for these young athletes.
US Sailing’s Chubb US Junior Championships Day Two Report August 9, 2012 - Four more exciting races were completed Thursday on San Francisco Bay for the three fleets at US Sailing’s Chubb US Junior Championships, hosted by San Francisco Yacht Club, St. Francis Yacht Club, and Tiburon Yacht Club.
US Sailing's Chubb US Junior Championships Day One Report August 8, 2012 – A total of 51 boats and 104 sailors embraced the San Francisco Bay challenge in day one of US Sailing’s Chubb US Junior Championships, hosted by San Francisco Yacht Club, St. Francis Yacht Club, and Tiburon Yacht Club.
US Sailing’s Chubb US Junior Championships to Race on San Francisco Bay August 7, 2012 – San Francisco Yacht Club, St. Francis Yacht Club, and Tiburon Yacht Club will host the three fleets of the 2012 Chubb U.S. Junior Championships for the Sears Cup and the Bemis and Smythe Trophies. Three days of racing on San Francisco Bay begins this Wednesday.
US Sailing Releases Full Report on Farallones Race Tragedy August 6, 2012 – A US Sailing independent review panel has released the report on its investigation of the sailing accident that occurred on April 14, 2012 during the Full Crew Farallones Race out of San Francisco, Calif.
Blecher and Johnson Capture the 2012 US Singlehanded Championships The US Singlehanded Championship saw two very different endings in the Men’s and Women’s divisions this weekend. Clay Johnson had little more to do than make it around the course, as he coasted comfortably to win his first O’Day Trophy. Allie Blecher overcame early struggles on day one, winning seven races in a row on the final two days to capture her first Helen Willis Hanley Trophy.
Johnson and Blecher Flawless in Sheboygan past Collegiate All-American’s put on a clinic today on Lake Michigan. Clay Johnson and Allie Blecher lead the Men’s and Women’s divisions at US Singlehanded Championships, a US Sailing National Championship. For the second day in a row, five races were held by Sail Sheboygan.
Strong Start for Johnson and Weaver in Sheboygan July 27, 2012 – Clay Johnson and Hanne Weaver took control of the leaderboard on day one of the US Singlehanded Championships, a US Sailing National Championship hosted by Sail Sheboygan this year. The men’s and women’s divisions completed five races Friday on Lake Michigan.
Talented Field in Sheboygan at This Week’s US Singlehanded Championships July 25, 2012 – Top men and women singlehanded sailors from around the country will convene in Sheboygan, Wis. for three days of exciting racing on Lake Michigan this Friday, July 27, through Sunday, July 29.
Conner Wins US Sailing’s Greatest American Sailor Tournament July 16, 2012 - National Sailing Hall of Famer and three-time winner of US Sailing's Rolex Yachtsman of the Year Dennis Conner is the last man standing in US Sailing’s Greatest American Sailor Tournament. Conner proved to be the people’s choice after edging fellow Hall of Famer Buddy Melges in last week’s Championship Round.
Weaver Captures US Junior Women's Singlehanded Championship The final day of racing at the US Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship was sailed in a mild easterly breeze of 6 to 8 knots with minimal chop. After numerous postponements and general recalls at the start of the day, Hanne Weaver seized control, and locked up an impressive victory over the field of 48.
US Junior Women's Singlehanded Championship - Day 2 Report July 10, 2012 – Choppy seas forged from a northeastern breeze of 12 to 15 knots, set the stage for the second day of racing at the US Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship, hosted by Chicago Yacht Club. Hanne Weaver took advantage of Tuesday’s strong winds as she surged to the front of the pack.
Improving Yacht Club Safety July 13, 2012 - As the Associate Executive Director of US Sailing and Rear Commodore of the Beverly Yacht Club, Dan Cooney sees safety issues through multiple lenses – what more can US Sailing do to help clubs and sailors become more educated about the issues and what practical steps can his club take to leverage US Sailing resources?
US Junior Women's Singlehanded Championship Day 1 Report July 9, 2012 – Forty-eight sailors took to the challenging waters of Lake Michigan this morning for the opening day of racing at the U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship. Madison Gates is at the top of the leader board by a sizeable margin.
U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship Begins Monday in Chicago July 6, 2012 – US Sailing’s 2012 US Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship is coming to the “Windy City” July 9-11 for three days of racing on Lake Michigan.
Donahue, Widmeier Claim US Junior Women's Doublehanded Championship June 29, 2012 - Light winds dominated the third and final day of the 2012 US Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship. The race committee attempted to get an early jump on the day to no avail, as the weather refused to cooperate. Yesterday’s leaders Allyson Donahue and Maddie Widmeier were crowned 2012 champs after finishing second last year.
U.S. Junior Women's Doublehanded Championship Day 2 Recap June 28, 2012 – Thirty-eight teams set out on Lake Minnetonka late this morning for the second day of the U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship. Allyson Donahue and Maddie Widmeier maintained a narrow one point lead over Carolyn Smith and Bayley Davidson, as the two teams distance themselves from the rest of the fleet. Tomorrow’s final day of racing is set to start at 9:30 am CT.
U.S. Junior Women's Doublehanded Championship Day 1 Recap June 27, 2012 – Thirty-eight teams set sail on Lake Minnetonka late this morning on day one of the U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship. The team of Allyson Donahue and Maddie Widmeier took an early three point lead through three races after a strong finish on Wednesday.
2012 U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship to be raced on Lake Minnetonka Lake Minnetonka Sailing School is hosting the 2012 U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship on June 27-29. Thirty-eight teams will race Club 420s in this US Sailing National Championship.
US Sailing Independent Review Panel Makes Determination in Newport to Ensenada Race Tragedy A US Sailing Independent Review Panel has come to a conclusion regarding the cause of accident during the 2012 Newport to Ensenada Race that resulted in the deaths of four sailors on April 28. Aegean, a 37-foot Hunter 376 sailboat, was destroyed during the race a few miles offshore near Mexico’s Coronado Islands. The Panel is confident that a grounding on North Coronado Island is the cause of accident.
US Sailing Recognizes Yacht Clubs for Membership Outreach As part of US Sailing's Membership Matters campaign, we have asked the Commodores of a small number of clubs to pilot a program that reaches out to their club’s members and ask them to become members of US Sailing.
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Lessons in Crisis Management Joel Labuzetta, the Junior Sailing Program Director at Severn Sailing Association, has been immersed in crisis communications over the past year. After extensive research and through the recommendations from US Sailing, Labuzetta developed a crisis management plan for SSA.
Race Management Alert: Two New Appeals Recently Published The US Sailing Appeals Committee recently published two new appeals, numbers 107 and 108.
US Sailing Releases Preliminary Recommendations in Farallones Race Tragedy May 24, 2012 - A US Sailing Independent Review Panel has released a set of preliminary recommendations from the research conducted on the 2012 Crewed Farallones Race that resulted in the deaths of five sailors.
US Sailing Statement on Kiteboarding Decision May 23, 2012 - Dean Brenner, US Sailing Board Member and Chairman of the Olympic Sailing Committee, issued a statement on US Sailing's decision to support Kiteboarding as an event for the Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing competition.
US Sailing Recommendations on Safety Preparation for Upcoming Season May 18, 2012 - To help as you prepare for your upcoming events and programs, US Sailing compiled some resources on safety preparation that can assist race management teams in their planning and execution during the busy season.
US Sailing Launches Membership Matters Campaign May 15, 2012 – US Sailing is introducing a Membership Matters campaign to raise awareness about the importance of being a member of US Sailing. The initiative will detail how membership in US Sailing enables the organization to deliver the programs and services essential to all sailors in the U.S.
US Sailing to Conduct Independent Review on 2012 Newport to Ensenada Race May 14, 2012 - The US Coast Guard of San Diego has invited US Sailing, the National Governing Body for the sport, to conduct an independent review of the sailing accident that occurred during the 2012 Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race that resulted in the deaths of four sailors.
Old Pulteney, US Sailing Introduce Maritime Heroes Award Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky and US Sailing introduce the inaugural Old Pulteney Maritime Heroes Award. The two brands have partnered to express appreciation to the men and women in sailing communities across the country for their humanitarian achievements.
ISAF Confirms Events, Equipment Selections for Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition May 5, 2012 - The ISAF Council voted that Kiteboarding will replace windsurfing for the men's and women's board events and confirmed the equipment that will be used for the Women's Skiff and Mixed Multihull Events.
US Sailing to Conduct Independent Study on 2012 Crewed Farallones Race The US Coast Guard has requested that US Sailing, the National Governing Body for the sport, conduct an independent review of the sailing accident that occurred during the 2012 Crewed Farallones Race from San Francisco, Calif. that resulted in the deaths of five sailors.
Zim Becomes Official Sponsor of US Sailing April 17, 2012 – US Sailing and Zim Sailing, a North American manufacturer of one-design sailboats, have come to terms on a multi-year sponsorship deal. Zim is an official sponsor for several major US Sailing events, including four National Championships and US Sailing’s National Sailing Programs Symposium.
US Sailing Offers Condolences in Wake of Farallones Accident All of us at US Sailing – our staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers - are deeply saddened by this event, and are mourning the loss of life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families and friends as they navigate through these very difficult times.
U.S. Coast Guard Experts Seek Validation of POWER Standards For the first time in U.S. maritime history, a group of subject matter experts have agreed to an initial set of On-Water, skill-based standards that recreational powerboat operators should be able to demonstrate at the entry level. With support from a USCG grant US Sailing has engaged a professional facilitator to assist the SMEs in achieving national consensus.
Pensacola Beach Yacht Club to Host 2012 U.S. Multihull Championship April 4, 2012 - The Pensacola Beach Yacht Club in Pensacola Beach, Fla. has been selected to host US Sailing’s 2012 U.S. Multihull Championship for the Hobie Alter Trophy on November 15-18.
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A Fresh Perspective on Evaluating Your Programs March 26, 2012 - When I was a program director, one of the major questions that I always had was, “Where does my program compare to other programs nationwide?”
What’s New with the Level 1 Instructor Course Program? March 21, 2012 - US Sailing's National Faculty has devoted their efforts to streamline the Level 1 Instructor program. Learn more about the many updates and improvements made to the program with Kim Hapgood of Sail Newport.
US Sailing Prescription to the new High Visibility Rule in ISAF Offshore Special Regulations Approved March 14, 2012: Approved US Sailing Prescription modifies 2012 OSR 4.26.2 High Visibility Rule.
Hardesty, Tunnicliffe Honored as Sailing's Best in 2011 February 22, 2012 - The sailing accomplishments of Bill Hardesty and Anna Tunnicliffe were celebrated today at US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards in San Francisco.
Rolex Miami OCR: Champions Crowned in Ten Olympic Classes January 28, 2012 – In the lightest breezes yet over six days of sailing on Biscayne Bay, ten Olympic classes racing in US Sailing’s Rolex Miami OCR still managed to put on quite a show as they competed in their final medal races to determine gold, silver and bronze winners.
US Sailing's 2012 Rolex Miami OCR: Paralympic Medalists Named; Olympic Class Medal Racing Saturday January 27, 2012 - Today was critical for sailors in the three Paralympic classes at US Sailing’s Rolex Miami OCR. While their Olympic counterparts in ten additional classes were sailing to make the top-ten cut for a single medal race scheduled for tomorrow, the Paralympic sailors were topping off five days of racing with two final fleet races to determine who takes home medals.
US Sailing's Rolex Miami OCR Day Four Report January 26, 2012 - A final showdown awaits three Paralympic classes tomorrow and ten Olympic classes on Saturday at US Sailing’s Rolex Miami OCR, which has, thus far, gifted sailors with four days of sublime sunshine and satisfying winds.
US Sailing's Rolex Miami OCR Day Three Report The weather has been “stuck on beautiful” at the Rolex Miami OCR, but more important to the 529 sailors competing here from 41 countries has been the wind on Biscayne Bay, which today strengthened in knots to reach low double digits and helped re-ignite several key performances of sailors turning the corner to enter the regatta’s home stretch.
2012 Rolex Miami OCR: An Experience of Olympic Proportions January 24, 2012 - Today’s 8-11 knot breeze on Biscayne Bay allowed three of the Rolex Miami OCR’s 10 Olympic classes to catch up on the races they lost due to dying winds yesterday afternoon, and 529 sailors from 41 countries now have two days behind them in this important ISAF Sailing World Cup event.
US Sailing's 2012 Rolex Miami OCR: Heavy Lifting in Light Air Read the day one recap from US Sailing's 2012 Rolex Miami OCR. We are experiencing technical difficulties on the RMOCR event website and working to resolve those issues. Stay tuned.
US Sailing Announces 2011 Community Sailing Award Winners at NSPS January 18, 2012 - The 2011 Community Sailing Awards were announced at US Sailing's 2012 National Sailing Program Symposium at the Hilton Long Beach (Calif.). Here is the impressive list of worthy award winners.
Crew Recognized for Rescue Made in Chicago Race to Mackinac January 18, 2012 - US Sailing has awarded an Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to the crew of Mosquito, a Farr 395, for rescuing the life of a fellow crewmember who fell overboard during the 2011 Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac.
Awards Announced at US Sailing's NSPS
Hardesty, Tunnicliffe to be Honored Today by US Sailing and Rolex Etchells World Champion Bill Hardesty and ISAF Sailing World Champion Anna Tunnicliffe today were named US Sailing’s 2011 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year. Tunnicliffe and Hardesty will be honored in San Francisco today. Follow US Sailing on Twitter for regular updates from the St. Francis Yacht Club.
Community Sailing Award Winners Announced at NSPS on Friday January 13, 2012 - The 2011 Community Sailing Awards were announced on Friday at US Sailing's 2012 National Sailing Program Symposium. More award winners will be announced later this weekend at the Symposium in Long Beach, Calif.