Celebrating Veterans Day at US Sailing
Celebrating Veterans Day at US Sailing Today US Sailing celebrates Veterans Day! On this Veterans Day, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication. Their sacrifices, both on land and at sea, have paved the way for the freedoms we enjoy today. Throughout the country,…Read More
Spotlight on Team Paradise Sailing: A Beacon of Inclusivity and Empowerment on Biscayne Bay
Nestled in the heart of Coconut Grove, Team Paradise Sailing, Inc. is much more than a typical sailing program. Founded in 2000 by Olympic Gold Medalist in the Star class, Magnus Liljedahl, this 501(c)(3) organization serves as a lifeline to many who might otherwise never experience the joys of sailing. Team Paradise is both a…Read More
Meet Diana Emmanuelli: US Sailing Competition Manager
[caption id="attachment_43298" align="alignleft" width="377"] Diana Emmanuelli, right, at the U.S. Multihull Championship. Simone Staff / US Sailing[/caption] If you participated in, volunteered for, or watched a US Sailing Championship, you have most likely met (or emailed with) Diana Emmanuelli, US Sailing’s Competition Manager. But more than just a regatta-organizing extraordinaire, Emmanuelli is an accomplished race…Read More
Wayzata Sailing is a Model of Inclusivity and Excellence on Lake Minnetonka
Nestled in a wooded corner of Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata, Minnesota, is a state-of-the-art community sailing building – home to Wayzata Sailing and its more than 1200 annual participants (even though, yes, their lake is a sheet of ice for at least four months of the year). As one of US Sailing’s Accredited Community Sailing…Read More
Spotlight on Minneapolis Sailing Center: Navigating a Legacy of Inclusion, Community, and Opportunity
Nestled on the shores of Bde Maka Ska, the Minneapolis Sailing Center (MSC) has been a cornerstone of the city's rich sailing culture since its founding in 1989. With over 125 years of documented sailing history in the Minneapolis area, MSC has built a reputation as a premier urban community sailing center, offering high-quality sailing…Read More
US Sailing Adaptive Instructor Explained
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
Autism Awareness Day: Celebrating Difference at Brendan Sailing
In honor of World Autism Awareness Day, US Sailing sat down with Jane Millman, Brendan Sailing’s new Executive Director, to talk about Brendan Sailing’s mission and how sailing can improve the lives of youth with learning differences. US Sailing discussed Jane’s personal journey, why she’s excited about the position, and what she loves about the…Read More
Spotlight on USA Paris 2024 Women
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, US Sailing checked in with the four women who have qualified to represent the USA at the Paris 2024 Olympics this summer. Read below for their experience as a woman in the elite sailing space, who inspires them, and advice they’d give to girls following in their footsteps.
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