US Sailing Announces Nominees for 2024 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year
US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport, is pleased to announce nominees for the 2024 US Sailing Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year, widely acknowledged as the premier individual sailing honors in the nation. Sailors who are United States citizens and have demonstrated on-the-water excellence at national and international events bringing global recognition to sailing in the United States in the calendar year, are encouraged to apply.
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Getting In and Out of Irons
Have you ever found yourself stuck on the water facing into the wind, and your boat just won’t budge? This situation is known as “being in irons,” which means your boat is stopped while pointing into the wind—also called the No-Go Zone. When this happens, your sails will be flapping (or luffing), and you’ll find…Read More
The Science Behind How Sailing Improves Your Mental and Physical Health
The Science Behind How Sailing Improves Your Mental and Physical Health "If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water," wrote the noted American anthropologist Loren Eiseley. This belief in the enchanting, transformative power of water isn’t just a poetic notion, it is supported by science through what is known as Blue…Read More
Sailing for Beginners: Your Step-by-Step Guide
So, you’ve decided you want to learn how to sail but don’t know where to start? Sailing might seem like a world of unfamiliar terms (like rudder, tiller, mast, boom, smallboat, keelboat to name a few) but it’s simpler than it sounds. Whether you are near the coast, a river, lake or other body of…Read More
The Weather Channel: Will Meteorology Help Bring US Olympic Gold?
Will Meteorology Help Bring US Olympic Gold? US Sailing Team meteorologist Chelsea Carlson Freas shares insights with the Weather Channel on how weather data and instincts could help bring home a gold medal as this summer’s Olympics races take place along France’s southern coast in the city of Marseilles. Watch the video: https://weather.com/news/weather/video/will-meteorology-help-bring-home-us-olympic-sailing-goldRead More
Introducing the Official US Sailing Team Marseille Pin
Celebrate and support the US Sailing Team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with our exclusive collection. Featuring the specially designed US Sailing Team Marseille Pin, which is shared and traded among athletes. You can join in on the history of Olympic Pin Trading with some of these exclusive merchandise items and learn more about…Read More
U.S. Olympic Sailing Breakdown
Your one-stop-shop for everything you need to stay informed on your Team USA in Marseille! WHAT WE SAIL There are 10 classes (class = type of boat / board): Women's & Men's Kiteboarding, 49er, 49erFX, Nacra 17, Mixed 470, Men's & Women's iQFOiL, ILCA 6, ILCA 7 (USA is not competing in the ILCA 7)…Read More
US Sailing in the News: Team USA’s new Olympic Uniforms Revealed (CNN)
Since 2008, Ralph Lauren has outfitted Team USA at nine consecutive Olympics and Paralympics, designing uniforms for athletes to wear at opening and closing ceremonies as well as a broader capsule wardrobe for their use during and after the Games. This year, US Sailing's Kiteboarder Daniela Moroz, will be making her Team USA debut at the…Read More