⛵️ New Episode Drop: Deep Dive into Regatta Management! ⛵️
We are kicking off the upcoming sailing season with a brand-new episode of the American Sailor Podcast!
Hosts John Pierce and Whitney Kent sit down with special guest host Lynn Lynch, the Sailing Director at the New York Yacht Club and a highly certified International Race Officer (IRO). With the summer season just around the corner,...⛵️ New Episode Drop: Deep Dive into Regatta Management! ⛵️
We are kicking off the upcoming sailing season with a brand-new episode of the American Sailor Podcast!
Hosts John Pierce and Whitney Kent sit down with special guest host Lynn Lynch, the Sailing Director at the New York Yacht Club and a highly certified International Race Officer (IRO). With the summer season just around the corner, we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of what it takes to run world-class events.
🎧 Inside This Episode:
• The Logistics of 1,600+ Sailors: Lynn breaks down the massive undertaking of running the Annual Regatta, from managing 160 boats to navigating complex scoring formats.
• The Game-Changer—Markbots: How robotic marks are completely shifting the strategy and pace of modern team racing.
• High-Tech vs. Pure Sailing: A fascinating discussion on how automated line calling and advanced rating rules are impacting competitors and race committees alike.
• Road to LA 28: A sneak peek at the incredible depth of talent in the US race official community leading up to the next Olympic games.
• The "Dark Art" of Race Committee: Ever wonder what happens right after a race officer cancels racing for the day? Lynn shares a hilarious cautionary tale from Newport.
We also give a massive shoutout to the recent American champions at the Wasp games in Pensacola, and look ahead to the 47 US athletes benchmarking their skills at the upcoming Palma Regatta!
"I feel as competitive running the races as I do sailing in them." — Lynn Lynch
Whether you're an elite racer, a weekend frostbiter, or a volunteer on your local race committee, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.
👇 Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform! 👇
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Ep 19 Interview: NYYC Sailing Director Lynn Lynch

This week we are joined by New York Yacht Club Sailing Director Lynn Lynch! Listen as we dive into her career and how she got to NYYC, what it takes to put on a world-class regatta, and her take on how technology has evolved in the sport for Race Committees and sailors alike!

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.