Giving Back to the Sport: Ellen Pesch’s Journey as a Certified Race Official

Ellen Pesch is exactly the kind of person you want on the committee boat when you compete. She’s well trained, understands the rules, is thoughtful and fair, has competed as a sailor herself, has earned several certifications, and is driven to continually learn more. Because of you, people like Ellen are able to study with…Read More

Sailing Makes an Impact That Lasts a Lifetime

Sears Cup Champion Edward Bursk Returns to the Trophy at 92 On a crisp autumn day, Edward Bursk, now 92 years old, journeyed to the US Sailing offices in Bristol, RI, to take a photo with the trophy that cemented his name in sailing history—the Sears Cup. Seventy-five years ago, at the age of 17,…Read More

Your Racing Wrap-up!

What a fantastic racing season! With your support, US Sailing hosted a total of 13 US Championship regattas this year, with sailors vying for victory from coast to coast. Here’s a wrap-up of the action!     2024 U.S. Multihull Championship May 23-26, 2024 Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club. Oak Point, TX For the Hobie Alter…Read More

Match Racing Grants Fund the Future

Storrs Fund gives post-collegiate sailors a new path in competitive sailing…   “I was relieved, honored, and excited to get the Storrs grant! It helped me set a new goal of becoming a Top 10 world-ranked women's match racer (hopefully soon to be number 1).” You can feel the enthusiasm in Caroline Bayless’s words. And…Read More
safety at sea

At US Sailing, safety is in our mission. And your generosity helps make safety happen.

  Two incidents this summer – which could have turned into tragedies on the water – highlight the importance of sailor preparedness and the impact of your support. Less than 48 hours after the start of the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race, the J/122 Alliance started taking on water. In the wee hours of the morning, the…Read More

You’re helping kids around the country learn STEM through sailing

From wind speed to ocean ecology, your support teaches lessons for life.                   This summer, ten sailing centers around the country received grants from US Sailing to implement the Reach Initiative. Your generosity and support from Rolex make these annual grants possible. Because of you, children are learning…Read More

You helped the next generation reach the podium!

Youth Team shines at 2024 World Championships   The results at the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships are a testament to the power of your support. In beautiful Lake Garda, Italy, the next generation of America’s top competitive sailors excelled against challengers from more than 70 other countries. And their results should make you proud.…Read More

US Sailing Launches Women’s Coaching Pathway to Advance More Female Instructors in Competitive Sailing 

Program Will Create Robust Pipeline of Women Sailing Instructors at the Highest Levels  BRISTOL, R.I. (July 30, 2024) -- US Sailing has launched the Women’s Coaching Pathway, a pioneering program designed to elevate female coaches to the pinnacle of coaching and competition in the United States. Preliminary funding for the Women’s Coaching Pathway was generously…Read More

July 2024 Donor Impact Newsletter

Your New Donor Impact Report is here!Read More

“Wheels on the Dock” Helps Sailors Leave Cares and Disabilities Behind

More sailors, yacht clubs, and community sailing programs are learning how to share the freedom and joy of sailing with people with disabilities, thanks to your support and a team of dedicated volunteers. When Sam Graber, a Board member at Challenged Sailors of San Diego, pitched the idea to US Sailing of a webinar to…Read More