Sailors, catch up on the latest from the American Sailor Podcast!
⛵️🎙️In this "Notice Board" episode, hosts John Pierce, Whitney Kent, and Janelle Martin are joined by guest host and sailing legend Andrew Campbell!
Andrew brings his expertise as a 2008 Olympian, three-time America’s Cup competitor with American Magic, and current member of the SailGP USA team.
Here’s what’s inside the...Sailors, catch up on the latest from the American Sailor Podcast!
⛵️🎙️In this "Notice Board" episode, hosts John Pierce, Whitney Kent, and Janelle Martin are joined by guest host and sailing legend Andrew Campbell!
Andrew brings his expertise as a 2008 Olympian, three-time America’s Cup competitor with American Magic, and current member of the SailGP USA team.
Here’s what’s inside the episode:College Sailing Corner: A deep dive into the "Year of the Hoya" (2006) and Andrew’s decorated college career.
They also cover current results, including Harvard's win at the Open Atlantic Coast Championship and Stanford's victory in the Women's event.
Championship News: Updates on recent and upcoming events, including the J/70 Worlds in Buenos Aires (huge congrats to winner Laura Grondin!), the J/22 North Americans, and the Kennedy Cup.
SailGP Buzz: Andrew shares insights on the upcoming season finale in Abu Dhabi and the "Turkey legs on the foils" plan for Thanksgiving training.
Pro Tips: The "Say Yes to Sailing" philosophy—why the best way to learn is simply to get out on the water, no matter the boat or format.
Notable Shoutouts:Justin Callahan (Harvard) for winning his division at ACCs four years in a row!Vanessa Lahrkamp (Stanford) for her incredible dominance in both open and women’s circuits.
🎧 Listen now to get the full download on the industry news, regatta results, and sailing stories you don't want to miss.
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Ep. 11 Notice Board: Guest Host Andrew Campbell...

In this week’s episode, the crew is joined by guest host and sailing rockstar Andrew Campbell, chatting about youth sailing, college sailing, Olympics, America's Cup, SailGP and much more.

Legends & Leaders on the American Sailor Podcast!
This week, we are bringing you a double-header of sailing excellence. We sit down with the new "Chief" of US Sailing and a Newport icon who paved the way for women on the bow. ⛵️

⚓️ Part 1: The CEO Corner with Charlie Enright
Fresh off his first six months as CEO of US Sailing, Charlie Enright joins us to talk about his whirlwind tour of the U.S...Legends & Leaders on the American Sailor Podcast!
This week, we are bringing you a double-header of sailing excellence. We sit down with the new "Chief" of US Sailing and a Newport icon who paved the way for women on the bow. ⛵️

⚓️ Part 1: The CEO Corner with Charlie Enright
Fresh off his first six months as CEO of US Sailing, Charlie Enright joins us to talk about his whirlwind tour of the U.S. sailing scene.

On the Road: From the high-energy Blue Chip Regatta in Wisconsin to the inspiring USOPC Assembly in Salt Lake City as we look toward LA28.

Strategic Vision: Charlie gives us an inside look at the new US Sailing Strategic Plan (launching this November!) and his "myopic" focus on making sure US Sailing does the most important things exceptionally well.

The "Stoke" Award: A recap of the Archipelago Rally, where Charlie’s own kids took home the hardware!

🌟 Part 2: The Original "Bow Chick" – Martha Parker
We are honored to welcome Martha Parker, founder of Team 1 Newport, to share stories from her incredible 40-year career.

Breaking Glass Ceilings: Martha recalls being the first woman to win prize money in sailing and her days doing bow for America’s Cup legends.

Survival & Success: A raw look at the early days of Team 1 Newport—starting on a second floor with no budget, surviving "trial by fire" management, and the mentors who helped her turn a small shop into a 40-year legacy.

The Mantra: "If you told me I couldn't do something, I'd dig my heels in and prove you wrong."

📈 Also in this Episode:
Annapolis Boat Show Recap: 50,000 sailors, hundreds of conversations, and the return of the face-to-face sailing community.

Youth Champs News: The fierce battle for the IQFoil Youth World spot at Lauderdale Yacht Club.

🎧 Tune in to hear these two powerhouses discuss the past, present, and future of American sailing!

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Ep. 10 Interview: Newport icon Martha Parker

In this week's episode Janel interviews Martha Parker. They talk about Martha's firsts, Team One Newport, and so much more.

New Episode: The American Sailor Podcast – Meet the Chief!
In this week’s episode of the American Sailor Podcast, hosts John Pierce, Whitney Kent, and Janelle Martin are joined by a very special guest: Charlie Enright, the new CEO of US Sailing! ⛵️

After six months in the "big chair," Charlie sits down to discuss his whirlwind start, his vision for the future of the sport, and his recent...New Episode: The American Sailor Podcast – Meet the Chief!
In this week’s episode of the American Sailor Podcast, hosts John Pierce, Whitney Kent, and Janelle Martin are joined by a very special guest: Charlie Enright, the new CEO of US Sailing! ⛵️

After six months in the "big chair," Charlie sits down to discuss his whirlwind start, his vision for the future of the sport, and his recent adventures on and off the water.

📍 On the Road with the CEO
Charlie has been clocking some serious miles to connect with the sailing community across the country:

Wisconsin: Sailed as the "mystery guest" at the legendary Blue Chip Regatta (and wrote a "love letter" to the Scow community!).

Salt Lake City: Attended the USOPC Assembly, gaining inspiration for the upcoming LA28 and 2034 Olympic Games.

New York City: Honored with the Founders Award at the Hudson River Community Sailing Gala, highlighting the power of community-access programs.

Rhode Island: Kept it local at the Archipelago Rally, sailing with his daughter in a Dyer Dhow.

📈 The "CEO Corner" & Strategic Planning
Charlie shares an update on the new US Sailing Strategic Plan, set to be ratified at the AGM in November. His philosophy?

"Not everything can be a priority, because if that’s the case, nothing is a priority."

The focus is on creating a focused, high-impact roadmap for the organization that serves both current members and the sailors of the future.

⚓️ News from the Waterfront
Annapolis Boat Show: Whitney and Janelle recap an incredible turnout with over 50,000 attendees and a warm welcome back for US Sailing.

Championship Season: A look back at the US Youth Championship at Lauderdale Yacht Club, where the IQFoil fleet saw a high-stakes battle for the Youth Worlds spot between Garrett January and Makani Andrews.

🎧 Listen now to hear Charlie’s full "love letter" to the sport and what’s next for US Sailing!

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Ep. 9 Notice Board: Guest Host Charlie Enright...

In this week’s episode, the crew is joined by special guest host, CEO Charlie Enright! Together, they recap an action-packed few weeks in the sailing world, discuss Charlie’s first six months on the job, and much more.