The Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation (JGASF), based in Chicago, Illinois, stands as a beacon of inspiration within the sailing community for their unwavering support of adaptive athletes within the sport. Founded with the mission of teaching people with disabilities the sport of sailing, the Foundation has consistently demonstrated its commitment to providing transformative experiences…Read More
Gloria Melges, a beloved member of the sailing community and an esteemed race committee officer, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024. Born in New Jersey on May 27, 1931, Gloria was raised spending summers aboard a Great Lakes cruising sailboat out of Chicago, where her father served as Commodore of the Columbia Yacht Club.…Read More
The 2024 US Open Sailing Series for the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta at Los Alamitos Bay Yacht Club in Long Beach, California, delivered an exhilarating week of competitive racing, featuring a diverse fleet of sailors across multiple classes. This event, an integral part of the sailing calendar, showcased both seasoned competitors and promising young…Read More
Michael Beaver Schoettle is living proof that good things come to those who wait. In impeccable timing, just days before the Paris opening ceremonies, the Olympic sailor finally received his long-awaited gold medal from the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. This special ceremony took place as the LA84 Foundation celebrated its 40th anniversary in Los Angeles on…Read More
The Independence Cup founded by the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation, is a premier regatta for sailors with disabilities. This year, US Sailing has partnered with the Foundation to embed the U.S. Para Sailing Championship within the Independence Cup allowing sailors the opportunity to sail for two prestigious titles within a single event. This is…Read More
LAKE GARDA, ITALY (July 19, 2024) -- After five days of intense racing on Lake Garda, Italy, the United States concluded the regatta with three podium finishes and six top five finishes at the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships. Overall, the US Youth Team achieved all top 20 finishes across nine disciplines in one of…Read More
Racing is underway at the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships at the beautiful venue of Lake Garda, Italy with 14 US Youth Team athletes competing across 9 classes. Athletes were selected based on the US Sailing Athlete Selection System and Requirements for the Youth Sailing World Championships. The Youth Sailing World Championships bring together over…Read More
The 100th Bayview Mackinac Race, the world’s longest continuously run long distance freshwater yacht race, promises to be a landmark event and the US Sailing Offshore Office has been busier than ever, issuing all ratings for American boats in the race. Central to the fairness and competitiveness of the race is the ORC (Offshore Racing…Read More
Hundreds of the world’s best youth sailors are set to compete in the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships on Lake Garda, Italy beginning on July 13, 2024, and14 of these athletes are representing the United States. The opening ceremony takes place on July 13, with racing to follow through July 19. US Youth Team…Read More
Are you a certified instructor, program director, or volunteer eager to contribute to the world of adaptive sailing? If you're interested in starting an adaptive program or helping individuals with disabilities or those needing special accommodations to sail, then the Adaptive Instructor Workshop by US Sailing is tailor-made for you. What is the Adaptive Instructor…Read More
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