Duxbury Bay Maritime School Brings Sailing to Life for Local Residents
Founded in 1997, the Duxbury Bay Maritime School started with a simple idea: to connect the community to Duxbury Bay, Massachusetts. In the 27 years since, the school has grown from just a dream to a 2.5-acre waterfront campus with state-of-the-art facilities that services the entire Duxbury Bay community, from learn to sail to racing…Read More
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
2025 Junior Pan Ams Preliminary Notice to Selection Procedures Announced
The second-ever Junior Pan American Games is set to take place August 9 through 23, 2025 in Asunción, Paraguay, with automatic entry to the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru for any athletes that take home gold in the 2025 junior edition.
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A Letter from Board President, Henry Brauer
A letter from Board President, Henry Brauer Dear Fellow Members: I wanted to take this opportunity to formally introduce myself to all of you and to update the membership on several priorities on which we are currently focused. I am honored to have been elected President of US Sailing and I look forward to serving…Read More
US Sailing Team Arrives in Long Beach, Setting Stage for LA 2028 Olympics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE US Sailing Team Arrives in Long Beach, Setting Stage for LA 2028 Olympics Containers’ Delivery at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club Marks the Start of the Team's Preparation for LA 2028 BRISTOL, RI (November 5, 2024) – US Sailing has set up the first of several bases in Long Beach, marking the beginning…Read More
US Sailing Awards Medal to Chicago Sailors for Rescue of Competitor Overboard
[caption id="attachment_43390" align="aligncenter" width="585"] From left: Maggie Shea, USSA Board of Directors Representative and award presenter, Tom Egan, Anya Bogusky, Jeff Goff, Danielle Fruin, Mark Fruin (skipper), Gail Turluck, nominator, LMSRF Secretary, US Sailing Area K Coordinator. Not pictured: John Hooker.[/caption] BRISTOL, RI (November 4, 2024) – The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee awarded the…Read More
Sailing for Beginners: Your Step-by-Step Guide
So, you’ve decided you want to learn how to sail but don’t know where to start? Sailing might seem like a world of unfamiliar terms (like rudder, tiller, mast, boom, smallboat, keelboat to name a few) but it’s simpler than it sounds. Whether you are near the coast, a river, lake or other body of…Read More
10 Athletes Dive Into 49erFX with Paris Henken for Clinic in Miami
Led by Rio 2016 49erFX Olympian, Paris Henken, the clinic was the second of its kind in 2024 focused on building depth in the American 49erFX class and upskilling newer skiff athletes in a highly technical boat.
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