US Sailing Resolves All Legal Matters With America One Racing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BRISTOL, RI (22 May, 2024) - US Sailing, the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing, announced today that it has come to a final resolution of terms settling all legal and other matters between US Sailing and America One Racing. US Sailing is pleased that this matter is resolved so that the greater sailing community…Read More
Eight Bells: Ed Huntsman
A dear friend to US Sailing, Ed Huntsman, member of the Safety at Sea Committee, Chair of the Committee Structure Task Force, licensed captain, certified instructor, combat veteran (Vietnam War), and super volunteer, passed over the bar May 1st. He was 72 years old and had been battling stage 4 cancer for close to seven…Read More
USOPC Grants Significant Additional Financial Support to US Olympic Sailing Team for Paris 2024 Performance
After hearing the vision and plans for the Team and for improving athlete performance from High Performance Director Marcus Lynch, the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee expressed its confidence in the Team’s path to the podium in 2024 and beyond and offered this additional investment in the US Olympic Sailing Team.
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Eight Bells: Sally Helme
Sally Helme, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on March 20, 2024 at the age of 70. Sally, a remarkable figure whose unwavering commitment to advancing women’s participation in sailing has left an enduring legacy. She was more than a sailor; she was a visionary leader who championed equality, empowerment and excellence. “In her terrific…Read More
US Sailing Names One Design and Adaptive Sailing Awardees
US Sailing awarded the annual One Design and Adaptive Awards this past week at the National Sailing Programs Symposium in Savannah, GA. Awardees were nominated by their peers in the sailing community through a public nomination form. One Design Presented by Chris Snow, One Design Committee Chair The One Design Club Award – Pentwater Yacht Club…Read More
Winners Announced for the 2023 US Sailing Community Sailing Awards
US Sailing celebrated individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the sailing community in 2023 this past week at the National Sailing Programs Symposium in Savannah, GA. The Community Sailing Awards were presented during a luncheon on February 1st. Recipients were nominated by their peers in the sailing community through a public nomination…Read More
Winners Announced for the 2023 US Sailing Association Awards
Thursday evening, winners of the 2023 US Sailing Association Awards were honored among family, friends, peers, and competitors at US Sailing’s National Sailing Programs Symposium in Savannah, GA. The following awards were given during an evening ceremony: RACE ADMINISTRATION Harman Hawkins Trophy – awarded to Rob Overton (Alameda, CA) St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy –…Read More
Charlie Enright, Christina Wolfe Awarded US Sailing’s 2023 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards
On Thursday, February 1, 2024, as part of US Sailing’s National Sailing Programs Symposium, the best U.S. sailor athletes of 2023 were honored among family, friends, peers, competitors, and contributors to the sport of sailing. Charlie Enright (Barrington, RI) and Christina Wolfe (Orcas, WA) were awarded the 2023 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year…Read More