U.S. Disabled Sailing Championship Hosts Development Regatta This Week in Texas

GALVESTON, Texas (October 29, 2014) – Year in and year out, the U.S. Disabled Championships is one of the most fascinating sailing events in the world. A strong collection of the top sailors in the country are in Galveston, Texas preparing for this week’s three-day championship, which begins Thursday, October 30 and concludes Saturday, November…Read More

Sailors Honored for Distinguished Service at US Sailing Awards Dinner

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (October 25, 2014) - A remarkable list of contributors to sailing in the U.S. were presented with US Sailing’s highest honors during Friday night’s Awards Dinner, presented by Rolex, at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. US Sailing recognized these esteemed award winners for their extraordinary achievements in the areas of sailing education, race…Read More

Groupe Beneteau Named Sponsor of the US Sailing Team and ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami

 Pictured: US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider athletes training in Rio de Janeiro, site of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Photo: Will Ricketson/US Sailing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Groupe Beneteau Announces Sponsorship of US Sailing Team and ISAF Sailing World Cup Miami October 20, 2014 Portsmouth, R.I. - Groupe Beneteau today announced its sponsorship of the US Sailing…Read More

Chris Poole New Number One Open Match Racer in U.S.

October 16, 2014 For immediate release Dave Perry Chris Poole (Portland, Maine) and his Riptide Racing Team has become the number one Open U.S. match racer on the strength of several wins at 2014 Oakcliff events and a strong second place at the 2014 Detroit Cup. Don Wilson (Chicago, IL) and Steve Lowery (Chicago, IL)…Read More

Old Pulteney, US Sailing Host Third Annual Maritime Heroes Award

The Maritime Malt Honors Unsung Heroes in the Sailing Community - Make Your Nomination Today PORTSMOUTH, R.I.  (October 15, 2014) — Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky is partnering with the US Sailing Association for the third year to grant The Maritime Heroes Award, which expresses appreciation to the men and women in sailing communities…Read More

Ingham Earns Second Career Championship of Champions Title

CLEVELAND, Ohio (October 12, 2014) - A 16-year-old upstart and a former champion each entered Sunday's racing with a chance to win the Jack Brown Trophy at the Championship of Champions, hosted by the Edgewater Yacht Club. Recognized as US Sailing’s most unique National Championship, the 2014 edition was nothing short of this description. Sunday's…Read More

Championship of Champions Day 2 Report

CLEVELAND, Ohio (October 11, 2014) - An exciting, full day of racing at the 2014 Championship of Champions, hosted by the Edgewater Yacht Club, has set the stage for a down-to-the-wire finale on Sunday. The Jack Brown Trophy is up for grabs after six more races were completed on Saturday. Interesting scenarios are emerging that…Read More

Championship of Champions Day 1 Report

CLEVELAND, Ohio (October 10, 2014) - The Edgewater Yacht Club launched a successful start to the 2014 Championship of Champions on Friday. Lake Erie greeted the 20 teams with light breeze and a chill in the air. The sailors and race committee waited patiently for sufficient wind this morning. Shortly after 2 pm EDT, Race…Read More

Clearwater to Host Olympic Class Nacra 17, 49er and 49erFX Worlds in 2016

Pictured: US Sailing Team Sperry Top Sider 49er class high-performance Olympic racing sailboat, with athletes Fred Strammer (Nokomis, Fla.) and Zach Brown (San Diego, Calif.). Photo: Mick Anderson/US Sailing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2014 Portsmouth, R.I. - In an unprecedented move, the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Olympic sailing classes have selected Clearwater, Florida…Read More

Edgewater YC to Host Championship of Champions for One-Design Titlists

CLEVELAND, Ohio (October 9, 2014) - US Sailing’s Championship of Champions is recognized as one of the more unique adult racing events in the country. All helmsmen have qualified for this event by winning a 2013 or 2014 one-design class National, North American, or World Championship. Helmsmen and their crew will be tested in Thistles…Read More