Debriefing with Video: Sharing the Video
When used properly, video is a great tool for the coach and the sailors. It is important that the video purposes are very clear and the video presented properly. Video can very easily be presented in a way that just focuses on corrections and negative feedback. A coach must be well planned for video and…Read More
Debriefing with Video: Editing & Presenting
When used properly, video is a great tool for the coach and the sailors. It is important that the video purposes are very clear and the video presented properly. Video can very easily be presented in a way that just focuses on corrections and negative feedback. A coach must be well planned for video and…Read More
Maggie Shea & Judge Ryan Elected to represent US Sailing on USOPC Athlete Advisory Council
Thursday, September 24, 2020 (BRISTOL, R.I.) – In an effort to ensure athlete voices are able to communicate on behalf of their interests and protect their rights, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Athlete Advisory Council (AAC) has brought elected representatives from each National Governing Body (NGB) together in cooperative support of the…Read More
Charlie Buckingham Wins Italian Championship
On the final day of the Olympic Classes International Italian Championship (CICO), Charlie Buckingham (Newport Beach, Calif.) clinched his victory in the Men’s Laser fleet.
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Know Your Lows – Cut Off
Know Your Lows There are three major types of lows: tropical lows, mid-latitude lows, and cut-off lows. It is important to understand the differences between them. Cut-off lows Cut-off lows occur when a mid-latitude low is separated from the jet stream. They are critical for sailors to understand so study this well and memorize it.…Read More
Know Your Lows – Tropical Lows
Know Your Lows There are three major types of lows: tropical lows, mid-latitude lows, and cut-off lows. It is important to understand the differences between them. Tropical lows [caption id="attachment_26359" align="alignright" width="191"] Wind arrow feathers always point towards the low pressure.[/caption] Living in the belt of tradewinds, these are also known as tropical depressions, tropical…Read More
Know Your Lows – Mid-latitude
Know Your Lows There are three major types of lows: tropical lows, mid-latitude lows, and cut-off lows. It is important to understand the differences between them. Mid-latitude Lows Mid-latitude Lows are the low pressure areas we most frequently experience between latitudes of 30° to 60° (both north and south, and they are very different from…Read More
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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