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 🎙️