US Sailing Weekly Update with Jack Gierhart – May 10, 2020

Jack Gierhart, CEO of US Sailing, discusses the online session of US Sailing’s Leadership Forum, focused on return to water guidance and the important takeaways from this knowledge-share opportunity. Jack also tells inspiring stories about our US Sailing Team athletes and all the good community service work they are doing to stay engaged and inspire other

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Learn More About 2020 National Safe Boating Week

It’s spring time and National Safe Boating Week is right around the corner. You can celebrate and recognize National Safe Boating Week beginning this Saturday, May 16 through Friday, May 22, 2020. Although you may not be allowed out on the water by this weekend, there are many ways you can support this great cause for boating safety. We discussed this year’s activation with Yvonne Pentz, Communications Director of the National Safe Boating Council. Read the short Q&A below to learn more about this year’s plan and new challenges in 2020.

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Youth Sailing: Rules with Rocky: Stand-On & Give-Way Vessels

Every month I will share new information about how to act when boats meet! The rules on the water are a little different from the rules on land. Being a friendly boater and fair competitor while on the water is easy when you take a little time to read up on the rules.

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US Sailing Confirms Nomination of Eight Athletes to the 2020 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team

The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) released Guiding Principles for Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Selection Procedures. In accordance with the guidance, US Sailing confirms the nomination of the eight athletes.

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Sailing Community Mourns the Loss of Virginia “Ginny” Long

US Sailing is deeply saddened by the loss of Virginia “Ginny” Long who passed away on Sunday, May 3 after a lengthy and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

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US Sailing Championships for Youth Cancelled in 2020

The US Sailing Championship Committee Chairs made the decision to officially cancel the US Sailing Championships for youth scheduled in 2020 following weeks of collaboration and consultation with championship host clubs around the country.

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US Sailing Weekly Update with Jack Gierhart

Jack Gierhart, CEO of US Sailing, provides an update on US Sailing’s busy week ahead featuring details on the topics and panelists for the LIVE online session of the US Sailing Leadership Forum streaming on The Starboard Portal this Thursday, May 7 at 5:30pm EDT/2:30pm PDT.

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Join us LIVE for an Online Session of the US Sailing Leadership Forum

Please join us for a live session of the US Sailing Leadership Forum streamed on The Starboard Portal on Thursday, May 7 at 5:30 pm EDT/2:30 pm PDT.

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Staying Engaged with Sailors: Lake Minnetonka Sailing School with Jessica Haverstock

Lake Minnetonka Sailing School stays engaged with their members and sailing community through creative remote control sailboat racing.

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US Sailing Weekly Update with Jack Gierhart

Jack Gierhart, CEO of US Sailing, gets you up to speed on how US Sailing has been focused on adapting our business to serve US Sailing members and the sailing community.

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