⚓ American Sailor Podcast – August Wrap-Up

In this Noticeboard episode, John Pierce, Janelle Martin, and Whitney Kent come together in person to recap a busy end of summer at US Sailing. The staff kicked off strategic planning (and some J/22 sailing) before diving into big stories across the sailing world.

F-18 America’s Championship: Lexi Pine reported from Sail Newport, where shifty winds kept the...⚓ American Sailor Podcast – August Wrap-Up

In this Noticeboard episode, John Pierce, Janelle Martin, and Whitney Kent come together in person to recap a busy end of summer at US Sailing. The staff kicked off strategic planning (and some J/22 sailing) before diving into big stories across the sailing world.

F-18 America’s Championship: Lexi Pine reported from Sail Newport, where shifty winds kept the fleet on their toes. Sailors shared how friendships and community keep them coming back year after year.

Women’s Match Race Champs: At St. Francis YC, stacked competition and breezy conditions tested the fleet. Team Vela Racing took the win, while the event highlighted camaraderie, inclusivity, and strong clinics to bring in new match racers. The match racing circuit also saw action in Detroit and Chicago, with plenty more to come.

SailGP Germany: A wild weekend featured major gear failures (Brazil’s boat folding in half, France losing a rudder) and a dramatic U.S.–GBR collision. The French team ultimately claimed the win, while safety, limited practice time, and the sport’s NASCAR-style thrills were hot topics.

Ocean Race Europe: On leg three to Nice, racing remains tight. A jury decision after a high-profile collision granted redress to Holcim, keeping competition alive.

North Americans Everywhere: From 505s in Kingston to Snipes in San Diego, J/109s in Chicago, T-10s in Michigan, and Lightnings in Buffalo, fleets delivered competitive racing and strong community spirit. Highlights included Howard Hamlin’s 50th 505 NAs and young Lightning sailors making waves.

Youth & International Updates: U.S. sailors brought home medals at the Junior Pan Am Games in Paraguay, while American Magic continues its strong run in the 52 Super Series. The Naval Academy’s varsity sailing team also earned top academic and athletic honors.

Moments of the Summer: The hosts reflected on personal highlights—from family racing in the Midwest to offshore adventures and grassroots sailing in Maine. They invite listeners to share their own standout summer sailing memories. Show more

American Sailor Ep. 5 | Match Racing, SailGP...

SailGP crash or deep cut Wind reference? Maybe Taylor’s on to something here… 🎙️ The Fifth Episode of American Sailor is now live on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! This week, John Pearce, Janel Martin, and Whitney Kent break down the biggest sailing news from August. Tune in as they cover: ⛵️Match Racing ⁉ What Happened at SailGP? 🏆Junior Pan-Am Games And more! Plus, don’t miss the crew’s...