2026 Regional Symposiums and National Coaching Symposium
Southeast Regional Symposium
January 23–25, 2026
SAYRA Annual Meeting - The Beach House Resort - Hilton Head Island, SC
National Coaching Symposium
February 17–19, 2026
Melges Watersports Center - Merritt Island, FL
Northwest Regional Symposium
February 21–22, 2026
2026 Youth Sailing Conferences - Seattle, WA
New England Regional Symposium...
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2025: A Year of Impact ⛵️
The numbers are in! From grassroots growth to podium finishes, 2025 has been an incredible year for the U.S. sailing community.
Check out some of our highlights: ✅ 32,824 Members served ✅ 2,401 New instructor certifications ✅ 70 Sailors on our first-ever Youth National Team ✅ 45 Grants awarded to help local communities thrive
A huge thank you to our 300+ volunteers and...
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The following data highlights the reach, achievements, and educational growth of the sailing community over the past year.
Membership & Community Reach
32,824 members served.
1,412 member organizations serving the sailing community.
1 Governing body for sailing in the United States.
Competition & Performance
1,022 competitors participated in 15 championships across the country, supported by over 300 staff and volunteers.
70 sailors named to the inaugural US Sailing Youth National Team (representing 14 states).
16 sailors represented the USA at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championship.
3 medals won at the Junior Pan American Games (2 Gold, 1 Bronze).
Education & Safety
3,118 Safety at Sea certifications issued.
58 in-person Safety at Sea courses hosted nationwide.
2,401 instructor certifications issued across 16 different levels.
1,331 members trained in race officiating (82 receiving first-time certifications).
Grants, Logistics & Support
45 grants awarded through the Lattimore, International Sailors, Kevin Burnham Memorial, and Reach Grant programs.
6,212 orders placed in the US Sailing Store (including 4,005 rulebooks shipped).
1,788 offshore rating certificates issued (ORC Club, ORC International, ORR, and IRC). 2 weeks ago
⛵️ From Fear to the Future: Life Aboard the Palinuro
What happens when you leave the comfort of home and step onto a ship where the sea is your only teacher? 🌊
For the young crew members of the Palinuro, dawn doesn't just bring a new day—it brings a new perspective. On this historic vessel, tradition isn't just a memory; it’s a "lighthouse" that guides them.
The Journey in a Nutshell:
Hands-on...
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In this video Jack and Ryan put a large boat onto a trailer. The boat has been sat on blocking for some time and has recently been sold to a customer in Portsmouth. The sale included delivery and so Jack uses one of his big trailers to move the the big boat to the marina. But first it has to be put on the trailer without the use of a hoist or crane.
Moving a boat to a trailer. The old school way.
In this video Jack and Ryan put a large boat onto a trailer. The boat has been sat on blocking for some time and has recently been sold to a customer in Portsmouth. The sale included delivery and so Jack uses one of his big trailers to move the the big boat to the marina. But first it has to be put on the trailer without the use of a hoist or crane. Sail Safe Guys, Ant & Cid XX 🇬🇧...
We hit another Log, also destroyed our Jib....
We collided with yet another log! This is the 4th one in 12 months and I'm over it! Fortunetly this collision was not too bad and we only suffered minimal damage to the rudder and were able to continue on or way. I will repair the rudder at a later date. After that we had a pretty relaxing sail and anchored at an amazingly beautiful island. It's not often that you get an island all to yourself...
Hi everyone. This week we do we test the HCALORY KW HBS1S 8kW Diesel Heater.
We give it a real good looking at and as usual with product testing we are critical both good and bad. We take it out into the wild Hampshire countryside to heat up a huge boat workshop. Ryan and Jack are impressed and we leave it there for some hard running over the next few weeks. So for we are impressed with the...
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Diesel heater testing. HCALORY KW HBS1S 8kW...
Hi everyone. This week we do we test the HCALORY KW HBS1S 8kW Diesel Heater. We give it a real good looking at and as usual with product testing we are critical both good and bad. We take it out into the wild Hampshire countryside to heat up a huge boat workshop. Ryan and Jack are impressed and we leave it there for some hard running over the next few weeks. So for we are impressed with the...
- at Papua
The adventure of a lifetime + Ultimate camera...
🎒SUBTECH Waterproof Bags https://www.subtechsports.com Promo code: teamsubtechvernon Discount: 20% off (Free Shipping World wide) Sailing south along the Papuan coastline has been pretty amazing so far and this week we visited a "new" village, one started by settlers 12 years ago. The village sits between two big rivers and is surrounded by virgin rainforest. A group of young kids took me on an...
US Sailing Youth Team Set to Compete at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships
413 athletes representing 67 countries are set to compete at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal, taking place December 12-20.
The prestigious Youth Worlds competition began in 1971 and has since served as a proving ground for sailing talent on the international stage.
The regatta...
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Top Sailors and Coaches Converge at US Youth Team Thanksgiving Camp
Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, top youth sailors from across the country converged in Miami, FL for four days of training and competition at the US Youth Team Thanksgiving Camp.
This annual camp is an opportunity for top youth sailors to wrap up the year with highly competitive sailing led by world-class coaches, in a...
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