🎙️ 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.

Historic Meeting in Cagliari: Italian Navy's Nave Palinuro Encounters Luna Rossa 🇮🇹⛵

A spectacular meeting of two Italian maritime icons in the waters of Cagliari, Sardinia! Watch the majestic historic training ship "Palinuro" of the Italian Navy cross paths with the cutting-edge "Luna Rossa" America's Cup hydrofoil. A breathtaking contrast between timeless naval tradition and the absolute peak...Historic Meeting in Cagliari: Italian Navy's Nave Palinuro Encounters Luna Rossa 🇮🇹⛵

A spectacular meeting of two Italian maritime icons in the waters of Cagliari, Sardinia! Watch the majestic historic training ship "Palinuro" of the Italian Navy cross paths with the cutting-edge "Luna Rossa" America's Cup hydrofoil. A breathtaking contrast between timeless naval tradition and the absolute peak of modern sailing technology.

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When Tradition Meets Innovation Nave Palinuro...

Witness a unique and emotional moment captured in the Gulf of Cagliari, where two different eras of seafaring excellence came together. The video showcases the magnificent "Palinuro", the historic goletta (schooner) training ship of the Italian Navy (Marina Militare), sailing alongside the high-tech AC75 foiling monohull of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team. This incredible encounter beautifully...

⚓️✨ The majestic Nave Palinuro in Reggio Calabria!

What an incredible weekend! The beautiful training ship docked in Reggio Calabria and welcomed countless visitors on board. Thank you to everyone who came out to experience a piece of naval history!

💨 Faventibus Ventis 💫 (With fair winds)

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Nave Palinuro in Reggio Calabria

Capturing the beauty of the Nave Palinuro during its stay in Reggio Calabria. Over the weekend, hundreds of visitors had the unique opportunity to step on board this magnificent sailing vessel. 🌊⛵️ May she always sail with fair winds. Faventibus Ventis 💫 #NavePalinuro #ReggioCalabria #SailingShip #ItalianNavy #TravelItaly

Step aboard one of Italy's most famous training ships! 🗺️✨

The magnificent Italian Navy Training Ship Palinuro has officially docked in the port of Reggio Calabria (June 12–16, 2026). Currently serving as a floating classroom for the students of the "Francesco Morosini" Naval School in Venice, the ship combines tradition, hard work, and the art of seamanship.

Check out the video to see this...Step aboard one of Italy's most famous training ships! 🗺️✨

The magnificent Italian Navy Training Ship Palinuro has officially docked in the port of Reggio Calabria (June 12–16, 2026). Currently serving as a floating classroom for the students of the "Francesco Morosini" Naval School in Venice, the ship combines tradition, hard work, and the art of seamanship.

Check out the video to see this beautiful tall ship up close!

💬 Have you ever visited a Navy training ship? Let me know in the comments below!

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reggio calabria nave palinuro

⚓ The Italian Navy Training Ship "Palinuro" arrives in Reggio Calabria! 🇮🇹 On June 12, 2026, the historic Italian Navy Training Ship Palinuro entered the port of Reggio Calabria, marking the beginning of a special stopover that will last until June 16. The vessel is currently engaged in its traditional training campaign for the students of the "Francesco Morosini" Naval School in Venice. This...

⚓️ Incredible experience today in Palermo! Standing aboard the historic Palinuro ship and getting to enjoy a spectacular concert by the Italian Navy Band (@MarinaMilitare) in honor of Navy Day 2026. Absolutely unforgettable! 🎶🇮🇹

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Navy Day 2026

A beautiful day in Palermo celebrating Navy Day 2026! 🇮🇹 Honored to be aboard the breathtaking Palinuro ship for a special performance by the @MarinaMilitare Band. Pure magic. 🎷⚓️ #NavyDay #PalinuroShip #ItalianNavy #Palermo #Concert

🎙️ ICYMI: Sir Russell Coutts Joins the American Sailor Podcast! ⛵️
Hosts John Pierce and Charlie Enright sat down with sailing legend, Olympic gold medalist, and SailGP Co-Founder & CEO Sir Russell Coutts for a deep dive into the future of professional and youth sailing!
Here are the big takeaways from their conversation:
• 🏆 SailGP’s Evolution: From funding all six startup teams in 2018 to...🎙️ ICYMI: Sir Russell Coutts Joins the American Sailor Podcast! ⛵️
Hosts John Pierce and Charlie Enright sat down with sailing legend, Olympic gold medalist, and SailGP Co-Founder & CEO Sir Russell Coutts for a deep dive into the future of professional and youth sailing!
Here are the big takeaways from their conversation:
• 🏆 SailGP’s Evolution: From funding all six startup teams in 2018 to nearly selling out every franchise, the league is tracking toward a massive 20+ event global calendar featuring split fleets (10 and 10).
• 🇺🇸 The Critical US Market: With the USA SailGP team climbing the rankings and a new state-of-the-art training facility opening in Pensacola this September, the US is more central to the league's commercial future than ever.
• 🗽 Next Stop: New York! Mark your calendars for the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix (May 30-31) racing right off Manhattan and Governor’s Island. Look for live coverage on the CBS Sports Network and YouTube!
• 👧 Youth Sailing Shakeup: Russell drops some "controversial" wisdom on youth sports—arguing we evaluate kids far too young, push spectators and parents too far away, and need to embrace more double-handed boats and modern foiling disciplines to keep numbers in the sport.
"We want to have the boats challenging to sail. We want to test for the best sailors in the world." — Sir Russell Coutts
🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear Russell reminisce about a 1996 regatta in Wisconsin, his thoughts on the upcoming LA 2028 Olympics, and why he thinks race committees need to stop postponing races for wind shifts!
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Ep. 21 Interview: SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts

This week, we sit down with sailing legend Sir Russell Coutts — ISAF Youth World Champion, Olympic gold medalist, five-time America’s Cup winner, and co-founder & CEO of SailGP. Russell joins hosts John Pearce and Charlie Enright for a wide-ranging conversation on building SailGP into a global league, the future of the sport, and his candid perspective on sailing’s development pathway. Along the...

⛵️ Big news for aspiring Olympic sailors! 🇺🇸
US Sailing and Oakcliff Sailing are teaming up to launch a second Olympic Pathways Camp this summer, heading to San Pedro, California from August 10–12, 2026!
Even more exciting? It's taking place right at the official venue that will host the sailing competitions for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games! 🌟
Whether you’re exploring Olympic-class sailing for...⛵️ Big news for aspiring Olympic sailors! 🇺🇸
US Sailing and Oakcliff Sailing are teaming up to launch a second Olympic Pathways Camp this summer, heading to San Pedro, California from August 10–12, 2026!
Even more exciting? It's taking place right at the official venue that will host the sailing competitions for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games! 🌟
Whether you’re exploring Olympic-class sailing for the first time or already competing, this camp offers an incredible chance to: 🔹 Train in high-performance classes (49er, 49erFX, Nacra 17, and 470) 🔹 Get hands-on coaching from elite instructors 🔹 Learn the ins and outs of campaign planning and athlete development
🏆 Put skills to the test: The camp wraps up with the Triple Crown 2 Regatta from August 14–16, giving sailors the perfect opportunity to apply everything they’ve learned in a competitive environment.
If you’re ready to take the next step toward your Olympic dreams, don’t miss out on this path to the world stage.
👉 Read the full announcement and get details on how to get involved here: www.ussailing.org/news/olympic-pathways-camp-comin…
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⚓️ From the Classroom to the High Seas! 🌊
Huge congratulations to 16-year-old Alfredo Gentilini from Sant'Ilario d'Enza (and student at Maria Luigia in Parma) for completing an incredible 10-day journey aboard the historic Palinuro, one of the Italian Navy’s most prestigious training ships! 🇮🇹✨
Selected back in January during rigorous trials in Milan, Alfredo put his sailing knowledge—passed down to...⚓️ From the Classroom to the High Seas! 🌊
Huge congratulations to 16-year-old Alfredo Gentilini from Sant'Ilario d'Enza (and student at Maria Luigia in Parma) for completing an incredible 10-day journey aboard the historic Palinuro, one of the Italian Navy’s most prestigious training ships! 🇮🇹✨
Selected back in January during rigorous trials in Milan, Alfredo put his sailing knowledge—passed down to him by his grandfather—to the test. From proving his balance at sea to answering tough nautical questions, his hard work and great school grades earned him a spot among a select group of youth from all over Italy.
From July 6th to 16th, Alfredo experienced the true life of a sailor, sailing from Cagliari to Crotone. The journey was anything but a vacation:
• Hard Work: Helping the crew with daily chores, from cleaning the gavette (mess halls) to scrubbing pots and maintaining the ship.
• Real Responsibility: Taking the helm to steer the massive ship and pulling lookout duty to scan the horizon for incoming vessels.
• Braving the Elements: Facing Force 6 winds while crossing the Strait of Messina! Despite the rough seas, Alfredo and his crewmates showed true grit and resilience.
What an unforgettable adventure and an amazing example of dedication. Fair winds and following seas, Alfredo! 🌬️🚢
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⚓️ ONBOARDING OPPORTUNITY 2026: Sail on Nave Vespucci & Nave Palinuro! ⚓️
Attention all young members of the Lega Navale Italiana! 🌊
The Italian Navy General Staff has made spots available for LNI youth members (aged 16 to 24) to embark on a unique training experience aboard the historic tall ships Nave Vespucci and Nave Palinuro during the 2026 summer/autumn training campaigns.
If you want to...⚓️ ONBOARDING OPPORTUNITY 2026: Sail on Nave Vespucci & Nave Palinuro! ⚓️
Attention all young members of the Lega Navale Italiana! 🌊
The Italian Navy General Staff has made spots available for LNI youth members (aged 16 to 24) to embark on a unique training experience aboard the historic tall ships Nave Vespucci and Nave Palinuro during the 2026 summer/autumn training campaigns.
If you want to experience life at sea, learn traditional seafaring skills, and be part of an elite crew, this is your chance!
📅 AVAILABLE ROUTES & SLOTS
⛵ NAVE PALINURO
• Route 1 (July 1 – July 12): Livorno to La Maddalena (Stopover in Gaeta July 4-8) | 7 boys, 4 girls
• Route 2 (July 13 – July 21): La Maddalena to Salerno | 7 boys, 4 girls
• Route 3 (Aug 8 – Aug 20): Messina to Taranto (Stopover in Valletta Aug 12-15) | 7 boys, 4 girls
• Route 4 (Aug 22 – Sept 2): Taranto to Imperia | 7 boys, 4 girls
• Route 5 (Oct 12 – Nov 3): Milazzo to La Spezia (Stopover in Naples Oct 26-30) | 7 boys, 4 girls (Nautical Institute students preferred)
⛵ NAVE VESPUCCI
• Route 1 (Sept 22 – Oct 2): Taranto to Venice | 7 boys, 5 girls
• Route 2 (Starts Oct 1): Embarkation in Trieste (Disembarkation port & date TBD)
🔍 HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION CRITERIA
⚠️ DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted through your local LNI Section strictly by June 20, 2026.
• Who gets priority? Local Section Presidents will prioritize candidates who have stood out in sports and social activities (athletes, solidarity sailing initiatives, instructors/assistant instructors, etc.). In case of excess applications, LNI seniority will be considered.
• Medical Requirements: Selected candidates must pass a medical checkup and provide a certificate of "healthy and robust constitution" upon boarding. No severe allergies/intolerances incompatible with life at sea (e.g., dust, hemp, nylon, manila rope).
• Costs: LNI National Presidency covers the onboard insurance. However, travel expenses to and from the embarkation/disembarkation ports are entirely the responsibility of the participant.
📲 Interested?
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Contact your local LNI Section President immediately to get the application forms and submit your request.
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⛵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!