Event Announcement: International Sailing Officials to Lead Exclusive Clinic in Madison, WI

The sailing community in and around Madison, Wisconsin, is invited to an exclusive interactive clinic led by two top international sailing officials. This special event will provide unique insights into the decision-making processes of race officials and offer an open-minded approach to racing and officiating. 

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Event Recap: 2025 DN Eastern Regional Championship

The 2025 DN Eastern Regional Championship, held this past weekend at Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford, New Hampshire, was an exhilarating event showcasing the rapid growth and excitement surrounding ice sailing.

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Keep Those Boats in the Water: Integrating high school sailing to your organization

Mike Segerblom, Head Coach and Program Director for the USC Varsity Sailing Team, moderates "Keep Those Boats in the Water: Integrating High School Sailing to your Organization" with speakers Bobby Collins, Tim Hogan, and Andy Herlihy at the 2014 US Sailing Leadership Forum.  Read More

WATCH: Atlantic Cup Kids Day

Kids learn about ocean conservation from Sailors for the Sea, how to tie knots, climb the mast, the day in the life of a sailor, and much more at Atlantic Cup Kids Day in Charleston, SC. Watch the video courtesy of the Atlantic Cup, presented by 11th Hour Racing.Read More

Annapolis Accident Review

By: John Rousmaniere A chain of small events quickly evolved into something very rare in sailing – a tragedy. The wind and waves were not excessive, the sailors were competent, and the boat was a standard model of a long-popular class. Yet a routine capsize rapidly developed into the drowning death of a much beloved…Read More

Preparing Your Safety Boat

Safety Boat Procedures For Sailing Regattas by Rick Bischoff Whether is it a man, woman or child who is in danger on the water during a regatta, it is the duty of the Race Committee to be ready to help. It is very important to establish procedures involving safety and rescue of persons participating in…Read More

Race Officials at a Youth Event: Safe, fair and fun!

Anderson Reggio, Ken Legler, and Forrest Gay present "Race Officials at a Youth Event Safe, Fair and Fun!" at the 2014 US Sailing Leadership Forum. Accompanying Power Point  Read More

Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool: The regatta website

Does your regatta website succeed in engaging the public and preparing your competitors? Jared Wohlgemuth of the San Diego Yacht Club walks us through the "must-haves" for your regatta website. Define Your Regatta: recurring event or singular, local/regional, national/international, media attention, sponsor requirements Know Participant’s Needs: regatta documents, logistics, schedules, value for participation, regatta management…Read More

Adaptive Sailing: Building a program

By: Cristina Rubke, Maureen McKinnon, Betsy Alison, and Joe Harris In this US Sailing Leadership Forum presentation, you will learn about adaptive facilities, equipment, designs, staff training tips, recruitment, resources and funding.Why Adaptive Sailing?• Creates a positive difference in many lives• Increases your membership and outreach base• Increases access to funding opportunities• Creates new Partnership…Read More

Around the Winch: A fast-paced discussion with sailing’s media

Cleverpig's Chris Love hosts "Around the Winch: Fast Paced Discussion with Sailing's Media" with Alan Block from Sailing Anarchy, Craig Leweck from Sailing Scuttlebutt, Kimball Livingston from Blue Planet Times, and Dave Reed from Sailing World, at the 2014 US Sailing Leadership Forum.Read More