🎙️ New Episode Alert: The American Sailor Podcast! ⛵
John, Lexi, and Whitney are back with a jam-packed "Notice Board" episode, and the clear theme of the week is: the ladies are absolutely killing it! 👑🔥
Here’s a quick recap of what’s happening in the sailing world right now:
🏆 Regatta Results & Highlights
• Opti Team Trials (Fair Hope, AL): Massive congratulations to Audrey Rashelle for taking 1st...🎙️ New Episode Alert: The American Sailor Podcast! ⛵
John, Lexi, and Whitney are back with a jam-packed "Notice Board" episode, and the clear theme of the week is: the ladies are absolutely killing it! 👑🔥
Here’s a quick recap of what’s happening in the sailing world right now:
🏆 Regatta Results & Highlights
• Opti Team Trials (Fair Hope, AL): Massive congratulations to Audrey Rashelle for taking 1st overall! She is only the third female sailor in the history of the event to win it.
• French Olympic Week (Hyères): Charlotte Rose dominated the ILCA 6 fleet to secure the win! Plus, a strong showing for the US 49er squad with Nevin Snow/Ian McDermid finishing 4th and Andrew Miller/Trevor Bourne taking 5th.
• ICSA Team Race Nationals: Stanford captured the Women's Team Race National Championship for the third year in a row, while Harvard went back-to-back to secure the Open Team Race title!
📅 Upcoming Events & Announcements
• 2026 US Junior Women's Championships: The double-handed Ida Lewis Regatta kicks off June 29 in Redwood City, CA, followed by the single-handed Leiter Trophy on July 27 in Corpus Christi, TX. These events are fully coached by US Sailing—register ASAP!
• US Multihull Championship: The Hobie Alter Cup is happening this weekend at Columbia Sailing Club (SC) in Weta Trimarans.
• Free SailFlow Pro Weekend: Thanks to US Sailing partner SailFlow, enjoy free Pro & Plus level access worldwide this weekend!
• Level 1 Instructor Certification: We are in peak certification season with around 150 courses running nationwide over a 6-week span. Get certified and get teaching!
• NSPS 2027: Mark your calendars for January 20–23, 2027, for the National Sailing Program Symposium in Fort Myers, FL. Look out for the presenter proposal forms dropping soon for discounted tickets!
🗣️ Want a free sticker? Email us at podcast@ussailing.org and we'll mail you one!
Drop your thoughts on this week's action in the comments below, and don't forget to go back and listen to last week's incredible interview with Sir Russell Coutts if you missed it! 👇
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Ep. 22 Notice Board: The ladies are killing it 💪

From Opti Team Trials to French Olympic Week to College Nationals, female athletes led the way this week. Tune in for the latest news and commentary from American Sailor.

⛵American Sailor Podcast | Episode 20: Olympic Trajectories, Youth Power, and Cup Shakeups! ⛵
We’ve officially hit 20 episodes! 🎉 In this jam-packed episode, the Pod Squad is joined by special guest host Molly Vandemore, US Sailing's Director of Olympic Sailing, to break down the massive energy building in the American sailing scene.
Here’s what’s cooking in the world of US Sailing:
• 🏆 Palma Regatta...⛵American Sailor Podcast | Episode 20: Olympic Trajectories, Youth Power, and Cup Shakeups! ⛵
We’ve officially hit 20 episodes! 🎉 In this jam-packed episode, the Pod Squad is joined by special guest host Molly Vandemore, US Sailing's Director of Olympic Sailing, to break down the massive energy building in the American sailing scene.
Here’s what’s cooking in the world of US Sailing:
• 🏆 Palma Regatta Recaps: The US team showed serious depth at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía with 47 US athletes competing and four teams finishing in the top five! Huge shoutouts to Noah Lyons (IQFoil Men) and the duo of Nevin Snow & Ian MacDiarmid (49er) for bringing home silver medals 🥈🇺🇸.
• 📋 The New Olympic Format: The crew dives into what the new compressed finals format means for athletes, traditionalists, and the future of media storytelling in the sport.
• 🌴 LA 2028 Horizon: Molly shares an insider look at the training compounds and footprints taking shape in Long Beach and San Pedro as athletes gear up for summer training.
• 🌊 America's Cup Groundbreaker: Reaction to the stunning news of Rhode Island’s Sail Newport launching a community-sailing-backed challenge for the America's Cup 🏆😲.
• 🚀 Next Gen Excellence: Congratulations to the 61 athletes named to the second annual US Sailing Youth National Team! The summer training calendar is officially set, leading up to the Youth Worlds in Portugal this December.
🎁 Listener Perk! Because we made it to Episode 20 without being pulled off the air, we're giving away American Sailor stickers! Want one? Send your mailing address and feedback to americansailor@ussailing.org (limited supply!).
👉 Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review!
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Ep: 20 Notice Board: Palma recap with Molly...

In this week's episode, the pod squad is joined by US Sailing's Director of Olympic Sailing, Molly Vandemoer to discuss the latest happenings in the Olympic sailing scene and recap of an intense week of competition in Palma!

Happy 2026, sailors! ⛵️ The American Sailor Podcast is back for its first episode of the year, and we are kicking things off with some major announcements and a deep dive into the 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year finalists!
Here is what’s on deck:
🏆 Rolex Finalists: The Best of 2025
The shortlists are in, and the competition is stacked! We’re discussing the incredible seasons of:...Happy 2026, sailors! ⛵️ The American Sailor Podcast is back for its first episode of the year, and we are kicking things off with some major announcements and a deep dive into the 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year finalists!
Here is what’s on deck:
🏆 Rolex Finalists: The Best of 2025
The shortlists are in, and the competition is stacked! We’re discussing the incredible seasons of:
• Yachtsman Finalists: Justin Callahan (Team/Match Racing & Snipe), Taylor Canfield (J/70 & M32 Worlds), and Paul Cayard (Star World Champion 37 years after his first win!).
• Yachtswoman Finalists: Allie Bell (Transpac winner), Laura Grondin (J/70 World Champion), and Pearl Lattanzi (Waszp Women’s World Champion).
⚓️ US Sailing News & Updates
• Olympic Leadership: Big welcome to Molly Vandemore, our new Director of Olympic Sailing! Molly and CEO Charlie Enright are leading a restructure to charge toward LA 2028 and beyond.
• National Coaching Symposium: We’re back in person! Join us in Merritt Island, FL, Feb 17-19. Keynotes include Triple Olympic Medalist Mat Belcher and coaching legend Dave Perry. Register by Feb 1st to avoid late fees!.
• Regional Symposiums: Coming to Seattle, Bristol, and more! (Note: The Hilton Head event is currently postponed due to weather) .
• Host a Course: Want a Level 1-3 instructor course at your club? Submit your request form at least six weeks in advance to get on the calendar.
🎧 Tune In
Catch the full breakdown of the "Why of the Y" (Yachtsman/Yachtswoman) and hear Phil Mueller rub in the 76-degree Florida weather.
📺 Watch on YouTube to see Whitney’s "art gallery" backdrop or 🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts!
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Ep. 15 Notice Board: All things Rolex Yachtsman...

Gather ‘round: it’s Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year season!! Hosts John Pearce, Lexi Pline, and Whitney Kent (with special guest Phil Muller!) talk all things Y of Y on the pod this week, from the nomination process to an overview of each of the finalists. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️

⚓ The Gang’s All Here!
The American Sailor Podcast is Back!
After "many moons" out in the wild, Lexi Pline has officially returned to the pod! She joins John Pierce and Whitney Kent to catch us up on a whirlwind month of sailing news, from the turquoise waters of Bermuda to the high-stakes world of Olympic formatting.
🏆 Regatta Recap & World Tours
• Bermuda Gold Cup: A double-win for Sweden!...⚓ The Gang’s All Here!
The American Sailor Podcast is Back!
After "many moons" out in the wild, Lexi Pline has officially returned to the pod! She joins John Pierce and Whitney Kent to catch us up on a whirlwind month of sailing news, from the turquoise waters of Bermuda to the high-stakes world of Olympic formatting.
🏆 Regatta Recap & World Tours
• Bermuda Gold Cup: A double-win for Sweden! Yanni Bernson took the Open title, while Anna Östling and her Wing Sailing Team dominated the Women’s event.
• World Match Racing Tour Final: Keep an eye on the final in China this January. Representing the US are world #1 Chris Pool and college standout Christian Prendergast.
• Multihull Championship: 85 boats took over Corpus Christi for a high-energy "party on the water" featuring Hobie Waves, line dancing, and some serious Texas Hold'em.
📈 US Sailing News
• Stakeholder & Foundation Summits: Whitney gave us the inside scoop on the recent gatherings in Bristol and Annapolis. Central themes included the vital role of community sailing and the power of philanthropy in growing the sport.
• The New Strategic Plan: US Sailing’s roadmap for the coming years is finalized and dropping publicly very soon!
⛵️ The Future of the Olympics (LA 2028)
• World Sailing is testing new formats for the 2028 Games to make racing more "made-for-TV." Expect shorter, 4-day regattas and high-stakes "knockout" finals designed to ensure the winner of the last race takes the Gold.
🎓 Scholastic Standouts
• College: Huge congrats to Harvard for dominating the Match Racing Nationals and the Open Single-handed Nationals (shoutout to Robbie Meek!). Cornell’s Gilda Dondona took home the Women’s Single-handed title.
• High School: Severn School put on a clinic at the Atlantic Coast Champs, winning by a massive 50 points!
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📣 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
We’re prepping a special year-end holiday episode. Send your questions, topics, or "mailbag" suggestions to americansailor@ussailing.org. Pro tip: Include your mailing address—John might just send a little something your way!
Listen to the full episode now! 🎧
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Ep 13: The Return of the Notice Board

The crew is back! Catch up on the latest in the sailing world as Lexi reveals where she’s been adventuring, Whitney recaps the Stakeholder & Foundation Summit, and JP brings you inside the Thanksgiving Youth Camp.