Accomplished Race Official Mark Murphy Passes Away
US Sailing notes with deep sorrow the passing of Mark Murphy (Annapolis, Md.) on June 10, 2020. Mark’s accomplishments as a race official, yacht club leader and great friend were many.
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US Sailing Team and Kilroy Realty Bring Innovation to Life and the Streets of San Francisco
Innovation is a team effort. Kilroy Realty and US Sailing showcase their innovative partnership through a progressive video in San Francisco at Kilroy’s 100 First Street offices. Featuring up-close, extremely high definition footage of US Sailing Team members Stephanie Roble and Maggie Shea, the result is as close as you can get to world-class sailing without getting wet.
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Sarah Newberry & David Liebenberg: A Chat with Our Champions, Presented by Kilroy Realty
US Sailing Team Nacra 17 athletes, Sarah Newberry and David Liebenberg recently joined Kilroy Realty at their annual Leadership Summit. Focused on team building, wellness and career development, the event brought together future leaders identified by Kilroy in a variety of disciplines. This year, the focus was on young champions, with the Nacra17 team invited to share their stories of working in competitive spaces and how those lessons can improve Kilroy’s best practices.
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2019 U.S. Youth Championships Live Blog
The pinnacle youth event in the United States is upon us as we approach the start of the 2019 U.S. Youth Championship. Annually, this US Sailing National Championship welcomes the top competitive U.S. youth sailors under 20.
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Achieving Success at the Leiter
The endeavor of challenging yourself to go beyond your comfort zone can further develop your sailing skills, leading to greater results from both a competitive perspective and your mindset. Registering for a new regatta, sailing in a new fleet and traveling to a new venue are all unique elements that push you outside your comfort zone but will ultimately help you to achieve success!
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Ladies Love the Leiter
Competitive racing, high-performance coaching, and camaraderie are all elements of success at the U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship. Sailors travel from around the country to attend the Championship and “be a part of the legacy,” as US Sailing Team Member and past winner of the Leiter Trophy, Paige Railey noted. The U.S. Junior Women’s Singlehanded Championship for the Leiter Trophy, commonly referred to as “the Leiter,” is a unique event where junior Laser Radial and Laser 4.7 (a new addition for the 2019 regatta) women sailors encourage each other to achieve their sailing goals while creating lasting relationships with the sailors and coaches around them.
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US Sailing Awards: Give Sailors the Recognition they Deserve – Submit a Nomination
US Sailing recognizes individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the sport of sailing. We are currently seeking nominations for the 2018 Awards. US Sailing relies on nominations from across the industry. Please consider bringing recognition to your colleagues in categories such as, community sailing, training and education, one-design, adaptive, sportsmanship, and race administration and management.
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US Sailing Symposiums in 2018 – Coming to a Sailing Community Near You!
US Sailing Symposiums and similar events foster local sailing communities coming together to learn, network, address common issues and challenges, while growing the sport of sailing in the U.S. Take a look at our menu of upcoming events coming to a sailing community in your area.
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High Stakes at 2018 U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship in San Francisco
Talented and accomplished sailors, a spectacular picturesque venue, skill development and coaching, networking, music, food and fun – all represent the positive attributes associated with the 2018 U.S. Women’s Match Racing Championship, hosted by the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco on August 23-26, 2018.
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Hempel World Championships: Team USA Embraces the Challenge
The 2018 Hempel Sailing World Championships has hit the city of Aarhus with full force. Opening ceremonies took place on August 2 featuring 1,400 sailors, representing 85 nations to the city center with live performances and country presentations.
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