US Sailing's Strategic Plan is being redesigned under CEO Charlie Enright's leadership. A survey closes Thursday, July 31st - your input shapes the sport's future. Particularly seeking voices from young sailors, women, and underrepresented groups. Find the link on ussailing.org or social media.

The sailing community mourns the tragic accident at Miami Yacht Club involving their youth program,...US Sailing's Strategic Plan is being redesigned under CEO Charlie Enright's leadership. A survey closes Thursday, July 31st - your input shapes the sport's future. Particularly seeking voices from young sailors, women, and underrepresented groups. Find the link on ussailing.org or social media.

The sailing community mourns the tragic accident at Miami Yacht Club involving their youth program, where two sailors lost their lives. Our hearts go out to the entire community.

High Performance Director Marcus Lynch reports exciting momentum in Long Beach for the first summer of the Olympic quad. American sailors are establishing their base while international teams scout the venue. The Long Beach OCR drew strong participation, with 44 ILCA 6s, 52 ILCA 7s, and competitive kite fleets.
Top American Performances at Long Beach OCR:
- 470: 1st Justin Callahan/Laura Dolman Weiss, 2nd Nikki Barnes/Ryan Squires
- 49er: 1st Nevin Snow/Ian McDermad (ahead of Austria, China, GBR)
- 49erFX: 2nd Paris Hen/Helena Scott
- Formula Kite: Marcus Edgerin and Daniela Moroz returned to competition post-Olympics

The circuit continues growing with 12 boats and more joining next season. US team welcomes Andrew Campbell and Michael Menager despite hydraulics issues at Portsmouth. Next event: Kiel, Germany.

Our feature interview with Sam Pearson (Community Boating Boston) and Matt Thompson (Wayzata) reveals the power of accessible sailing. CBI has thrived for 80 years while Wayzata has quadrupled in size over five years under Thompson's leadership.
Key insights: Community sailing isn't just recreational - it's competitive at every level. Programs succeed by meeting people where they are, whether through racing, STEM education, adaptive sailing, or simply providing a safe space to flip boats and learn. Both programs emphasize staff retention through flexibility, fair pay scales, and creating genuine community connections.

The MAC races delivered drama and records. Bay View MAC saw storms and MOB situations (all recovered safely), while 2B52 Heartbreaker won both races with Riley Gibbs aboard. The Chicago MAC featured multiple women skippers on podiums, including third-place finisher Mad Cap's all-women crew - only the sixth such achievement in 116 races.
Transpac celebrated its first female overall winner in 119 years: Alli Bell's Cal 40 Restless took corrected time honors. The TB52 Worlds went to Doug DeVos's American Magic Quantum Racing, while the Fastnet Race marks the 100th edition with 450 starters.

American youth sailors continue impressing globally: 420 Worlds in Turkey saw multiple top-10 finishes, NACRA 15 Worlds in France delivered 5th overall for Dylan Tomco/Casey Small, and Garrett January sits 5th at IQ Foil Youth Worlds in France.

With 36 months to LA 2028, the Olympic venue will see increasing international presence. Community sailing programs nationwide are proving that access and excellence go hand-in-hand. Show more - at USA

Episode 3: Latest in Sailing News + A...

This week, hosts John Pearce and Whitney Kent recap the latest in sailing and are joined by a special guest — the US Sailing Team High Performance Director, Marcus Lynch! ⛵️ Later on, Janel Zarkowsky Martin and Whitney Kent sit down with Matthew Thompson and Sam Peirson as they dive into the latest insights in community sailing! 🎧 Tune in now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts! Time Stamps:...