Ayme Sinclair: Celebrating Pioneering Women for Women’s History Month

This Women’s History Month, US Sailing celebrates trailblazers who are not only excelling in their fields, but are also breaking barriers and advocating for inclusivity. As the CEO of Women Who Sail, former Vice President of the National Women’s Sailing Association, and a seasoned competitive sailor, Ayme Sinclair embodies that title.

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Early Entry Discount Period Approaching for 2016 IWKC

Early Entry Discount Period Approaching for 2016 International Women’s Keelboat Championship Portsmouth, R.I. (April 26, 2016) - The American Yacht Club in Rye, N.Y. will host the new International Women’s Keelboat Championship in provided J/70 class sailboats on August 14-20, 2016. Twenty-four teams from around the world will be invited to compete, with the intention…Read More

US Sailing to Re-Launch International Women’s Keelboat Championship in 2016

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (January 8, 2016) – The International Women’s Keelboat Championship (IWKC) returns! The revitalized US Sailing Championship, with a new and exciting approach, is aimed at maximizing opportunities for women sailors to participate in high caliber regattas against top international sailors. The American Yacht Club in Rye, N.Y. will host the new IWKC in…Read More

Hobie Sailor of the Month – Carolyn Russell

Carolyn Russell is the rare leader in the sailing community who sees just as much, if not more, value in creating space for others to thrive on the water as she does in developing her own skills as a sailor. Carolyn spearheads the Women on the Water program at American Yacht Club in Rye, N.Y.…Read More