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US Sailing, America’s Cup Join Forces on New Website
US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport, has joined forces with the pinnacle event in sailing – the iconic America’s Cup – to introduce, inform and educate a new generation of sailors. The new website at www.startsailing.org offers visitors … Continue reading
US Sailing’s REACH
US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport, announced the launch of the REACH Program, an initiative that utilizes sailing as a platform that enables middle school aged youth of all backgrounds to embrace education, establish a love of … Continue reading
U.S. Sailing: ‘Poor Seamanship’ Cause of Fatal Yacht Incidents
Poor seamanship has been blamed for the demise of two yachts involved in recent fatal incidents off the west coast of North America, and provides a sobering reminder for all sailors, racing or cruising. U.S. Sailing has blamed faulty navigation in … Continue reading
Jobson Appoints New Chairman of Olympic Sailing Committee
US Sailing President Gary Jobson announced the appointment of Ben Richardson (Gloucester, MA) as chairman of the Olympic Sailing Committee (OSC) during US Sailing’s Annual General Meeting, held Nov. 3 in San Francisco, CA. Richardson will take over from outgoing chairman Dean … Continue reading
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U.S. Sailing Announces Change in Performance Leadership
Effective September 18, Kenneth Andreasen has been released from his position of HighPerformance Director/Head Coach at US Sailing. The decision was announced by Josh Adams, Managing Director of U.S. Olympic Sailing. “After careful consideration, it is clear that we need … Continue reading
US Sailing Releases Full Report on Farallones Race Tragedy
A US Sailing independent review panel has released the report on its investigation of the sailing accident that occurred on April 14, 2012 during the Full Crew Farallones Race out of San Francisco, Calif. The accident resulted in the deaths … Continue reading
US Sailing Launches Cruising Council and Wants Your Help
US Sailing has founded the Cruising Sailors Council with several goals in growing the recreational sailing community. The Council wants to bring new people into the sport of sailing and into US Sailing while providing a forum to examine entrance … Continue reading
US Sailing One Design Award Nominations Deadline Approaching
Each year US SAILING presents up to five awards to recognize outstanding individuals, classes, clubs and fleets in one-design sailing. The awards – Service, Leadership, Club, Regatta and Creativity — highlight role models of creative leadership in one-design sailing. Anyone can nominate a … Continue reading
US Sailing Names Its Latest Sanctioned Sail Training Centers
US Sailing, the National Governing Body of the sport, has recognized nine community sailing centers that provide exemplary training and educational programs consistent with the curriculum standards of the US Sailing Training Department. The US Sailing Community Sailing Sanctioning Program … Continue reading
