Seven “Rules of the Road” to Know When You’re On the Water

The Navigation Rules, or “Rules of the Road,” are the traffic laws on the water, and all boaters are required to follow them. Their purpose is to prevent collisions or dangerous close-quarters situations between vessels. They are different from The Racing Rules of Sailing, which apply only between sailboats that are racing.

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Marine Strike Log Uses Citizen Science to Help Protect Sailors, Sea Animals

The Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG) is calling on the global sailing community to participate in an anonymous survey documenting collisions at sea between sailing vessels and marine life. 🚨 Link to survey 🚨 The Marine Mammal Advisory Group (MMAG) is a coalition of stakeholders established to collaborate on the protection of biodiversity, and to…Read More

Team USA Hall of Fame Finalists: Scandone, McKinnon, and Findlay

Voting is open March 25 through April 14 and the public is invited to vote once a day at TeamUSA.com/HOF. The Team USA Hall of Fame inducts a new class every two years and currently holds 119 Olympians and Paralympians, 11 teams, five coaches, and 19 special contributors.

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How Sailing Has Shaped the Way We Speak

Sailing, whether on the ocean or a lake, has influenced not just trade, exploration, and warfare, but the way we speak today. Even if you’ve never set foot on a boat, chances are you’re already using sailing phrases without realizing it. It’s actually harder than you might think to avoid sounding like a sailor. Sailing…Read More

Jib and Mainsail Trim: How Telltales Work

In sailing, sail trim refers to adjusting the sails to the best angle relative to the wind. The goal is to position the sails to generate optimal lift through proper sail trim, allowing them to catch as much wind as possible without making the boat difficult to steer or become overpowered.  The jib is the…Read More

Nearly 100 Olympic Hopefuls Train at CISA Clinic in Long Beach, CA

With Paris in the rear-view mirror, 94 athletes with sights set on representing the Stars and Stripes took to future Olympic waters at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club for the prestigious 2025 CISA Advanced Racing Clinic. The group spent 12 hours on the water, enjoyed five presentations, and learned from 16 staff that included six Olympian coaches for three days of training March 15-17.

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Two-Time Olympian Lara Dallman-Weiss Trains Leaders Beyond the Water

Five Tips to Help You Build Olympic-Quality Leadership Habits After representing the U.S. in sailing at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Lara Dallman-Weiss is now applying the lessons she learned on the water as a high-performance athlete to help others navigate the pressures of leadership. As the Olympian in Residence at the…Read More

U.S. Athlete Selection Procedures Announced for 2025 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championship

US Sailing has released the athlete selection procedures for the 2025 World Sailing Youth Match Racing World Championship, set to take place from July 21-27 in Gdynia, Poland. This prestigious event will showcase the top young match racing talent with U.S. athletes competing for the chance to represent their country on an international stage. Full…Read More

Khari Parrish Inspires a New Era of Community Sailing 

[caption id="attachment_44475" align="alignleft" width="486"] Community Sailing New Orleans Race Week on Sunday, October 2, 2022. (Photo by Chris Granger | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)[/caption] Khari Parrish Inspires a New Era of Community Sailing  Khari Parrish is making waves in the world of sailing. As the Director of Operations for Community Sailing New…Read More

Q&A with Tristan Loescher on Expanding Access to Sailing

In recognition of Black History Month, US Sailing sat down with Tristan Loescher, Adult Program Director at Columbia Sailing School in Chicago, to discuss his unconventional journey into sailing, the power of 'stoke transfer,' and his efforts to make the sport more accessible and inclusive for all. Q: What first sparked your interest in sailing,…Read More