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April 6, 2022

News 2022 USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival Schedule Released The USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festivals are NEW for 2022 with an updated format, returning to the original mission to capture the Olympic spirit and introduce youth sailors to their next steps in the sport. Each festival will feature on-water boat demos and on-shore activities for youth racers to experience fast, fun, modern sailing and learn from industry experts. Key Highlights of the Festivals: Boat demos featuring modern boats and boards On-shore clinic sessions and activities for youth racers Modular format gives participants the chance to engage in multiple activities Parent education on racing pathways, Olympic development, college sailing, and more Read More US Sailing Issues Further Guidance on Athletes from Russia and BelarusThe US Sailing Board of Directors last week approved an amendment to the US Sailing Prescription to RRS 76.1 – Exclusion of Boats or Competitors, providing a framework for organizing authorities to exclude sailors from Russia and Belarus, in accordance with World Sailing policy, should they choose to do so. Read More Racing U.S. Youth Championship – Register or Apply by April 15 Youth sailors – don’t miss the big show! The U.S. Youth Championship, US Sailing’s premier youth event, is coming to Mission Bay Yacht Club in San Diego, California on June 23-26th, and registration is now open! International 420, 29er, Nacra 15, ILCA 7, and iQFOiL class registration is OPEN NOW, on a first-come, first-served basis until April 15th.ILCA 6 class is by resume application – apply by April 15th. See you in San Diego! Registration ILCA Application Keep Up With the Team at the Princesa Sofía Regatta! 1,093 competitors making up 843 boats and representing 62 nations have set up camp in Palma de Mallorca for the largest Olympic class regatta since the Tokyo 2020 Games. Part of the Hempel World Cup Series, the popular Princesa Sofía regatta is back after a two-year break due to Covid-19, and the boat park is buzzing with excitement for the first of two regattas this year that gathers all Olympic class boats in one place. Keep up with the US Sailing Team through daily text and social updates! Read the Updates Education Apply for a Reach Grant! Is your club or organization looking to engage youth and enhance career opportunities in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics while fostering Environmental Stewardship? Apply for a US Sailing Reach Grant! US Sailing is accepting applications through Monday, May 2nd. Apply Today Race Official Training Organize a Race Official Certification Seminar at your Club Is your club’s race committee in need of some new certified Race Officers, Judges and Umpires? US Sailing is now offering both ONLINE and IN-PERSON options for Race Official training seminars. In-Person seminars must follow local Covid Guidelines. Please contact the Race Administration Department with any questions. Learn More US Sailing Race Official Certification NOW is the time to register for a US Sailing Race Official training seminar to become certified as a Race Officer, Judge or Umpire. Please see the link below to find a seminar that works for you. More seminars are being added regularly, so If you do not see one that works for you keep watching the seminar calendars. Or you can always contact the Race Administration Department to let us know what you are looking for. Find a Seminar Weekly Rules Quiz From Dave Perry Quiz Yourself!   Dave Perry’s 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes highlights specific aspects of the racing rules in a fun format designed to help you become more familiar with The Racing Rules of Sailing. Increase your knowledge of the rules and your racing will improve.    Question:   Boats P (on port tack) and S (on starboard tack) are beating to windward. P tacks into a position just in front of S. When P reaches a close-hauled course, she is a few feet clear ahead of S. S, who has not needed to change course prior to that moment to avoid P, immediately luffs above a close-hauled course, avoids contact and protests. You are on the protest committee; how would you decide this? This quiz was excerpted from Dave Perry’s 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes available from US Sailing. See the AnswerPurchase 100 Best Racing Rules Quizzes Member Benefit  Learn with North U North U knows there’s not just one way to learn how to sail. They offer online courses, webinars and workbooks to help you get through the technicalities. As a US Sailing Member you have access to special pricing on North U’s resources. Visit North U to learn more about their courses and login to your My US Sailing Member Coupons page to access the promo code and save 20% today! Learn More About North U Access Your Member Discount

February 9, 2022

Education Join us for NSPS “Live!” With the COVID-19 pandemic delaying the in-person National Sailing Programs Symposium another year, take this opportunity to join NSPS from your home! NSPS Live is a virtual event experience utilizing the US Sailing Events app to deliver educational content and real-time engagement between presenters, sponsors, and attendees. Content will be published one session per day multiple sessions per week on the US Sailing Events app. Attendees who log into the app at the designated time will be able to interact with fellow attendees and presenters in the activity stream. The registration fee of $100 buys you over 14 hours of virtual content! Learn More View the Schedule Register Now Black History Month Spotlight Captain Don Lawson and The Power of Opportunity From the moment he stepped behind the wheel of a sailboat, Donald Lawson knew he was destined to make sailing his career. Lawson doesn’t come from a “sailing family” – his parents were middle class Baltimoreans, great athletes in other sports like basketballand lacrosse. But at age nine, he got the chance to attend and go for his first sail through the Police Athletic League (PAL) aboard a 100-foot schooner. His mother convinced him it was safe and so he went for it. For a nine-year-old, the feeling of freedom sailing provided was exhilarating. “The captain told me I could take a boat like that around the world, and that’s when I knew what I wanted to do for my career,” said Lawson. “From that day forward, that was my goal – become a professional sailor.”  Read more about Captain Don Lawson and his journey to become a world-class racer and record setter.  Read More Awards Watch the 2021 US Sailing Awards on the Starboard Portal! Tune in at 3pm EST tomorrow, February 10 to watch the 2021 US Sailing Awards! 16 people and organizations will be given awards in four categories: Adaptive Sailing, Coaching Excellence, Community Sailing, and training and education. We’re proud of our sailing community and all the amazing things they’ve accomplished in 2021. Tune In Here US Sailing Announces Shortlist for 2021 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards Five men – Conner Blouin, Taylor Canfield, Erik Shampain, Harry Melges IV, Dave Hughes – and four women – Daniela Moroz, Laura Grondin, Nicole Breault, Anna Weis – have been shortlisted for US Sailing’s 2021 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards. Once again, the annual rundown of the year’s “best in the U.S.” represents a wide range of accomplished sailors from various disciplines and at different stages of their respective careers. Read More Racing Clearwater West Marine US Open Sailing Series Wraps After Three Days of Racing That’s a wrap for the East Coast events! The Clearwater West Marine US Open Sailing Series concluded last Sunday after three days of racing in a variety of conditions. The ILCA 6, ILCA 7, Nacra 15, iQFOiL, and Formula Kite all completed between 8 and 11 races over three days. The Nacra 15 2022 Youth Worlds Representatives were also chosen this weekend – read on to learn more.  See the results   Check out photos from the event (Password: WMUSOSS)  Watch daily recap videos on Facebook Read More Memeber Benefit  Download your West Marine Coupon US Sailing members have a special discount with our partners at West Marine. Take $15 off all purchases of $100 or more! See the instructions in the graphic above or watch the video below on how to access the discount. Available in store only.  Whether you own a sailing dinghy, day sailor, high-tech racer or an ocean cruiser, West Marine has the sailboat hardware you need to rig your boat for any sailing adventure. Log in to Access Your Discount Watch: How to Access Your Digital West Marine Coupon

February 2, 2022

News Become a Siebel Center or Siebel Coach this Year Thanks to a generous matching gift from the Tom and Stacey Siebel Foundation, The Siebel Sailors Program is deepening its focus and expanding its impact, with the goal of doubling the number of centers, regions, and coaches. Applications are now open for sailing centers and coaches to get involved with this innovative program. They can be found on the US Sailing Website. It is anticipated that new Centers will come online in 2023. Center applications are due by April 1, 2022, and coach applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.  Read More Stay Informed with everything Para Sailing and #BacktheBid campaignThis week, World Sailing launched the first Para Sailing newsletter of 2022. Receive the latest news from around the world with key events, hot topics, Para Sailor spotlights and follow the progress of the #BacktheBid campaign for re-inclusion in the LA 2028 Paralympic Games.Find out how you can get involved with calls to action! Read Issue #1Subscribe to the Newsletter Courses Level 3 Online Sailing Program Management Course Managing a sailing program requires an eye for detail and best practices when it comes to risk management and staff support. Take the online Level 3 Head Instructor Course to access new resources and collaborate with other directors. The next course begins March 4th! Learn More Register Racing West Marine US Open Series Florida Tour Culminates in Clearwater this WeekendThe last stop on the West Marine US Open Sailing Series Florida tour begins this week, February 4 through February 6, in Clearwater, Florida. Hosted by Clearwater Yacht Club, Clearwater Community Sailing Center, Sail Life, LLC, City of Clearwater & presented by Baystar Restaurant Group, the Clearwater event features the ILCA 6, ILCA 7, Nacra 15, iQFoil, and Formula Kite classes. Stakes are high at this year’s Clearwater US Open event. It is the only Youth Worlds qualifier in the Nacra 15, and the first of two Youth Worlds qualifiers for the ILCA 6 and iQFoil. Nine Nacra 15 sailors will go head-to-head in their one chance to represent the USA at 2022 Youth Worlds in the Netherlands. See the Registrants Apply for the David Storrs Match Racing Grant Program!The US Sailing Match Racing Committee is thrilled to offer a competitive grant program for selected teams interested in match racing in the U.S. at a high level. The program provides reimbursement up to $5,000 per team to pay for expenses such as entry fees, travel expenses and lodging for one full calendar year. In addition, the grant program provides a mentor who will be available as needed to share veteran advice to ensure a successful match racing campaign. Anyone ages 19-29 with a vested interest in match racing should apply. One male skipper and one female skipper will be selected. Applications close March 15th, so apply today! Read More Member Benefit  Download your West Marine Coupon US Sailing members have a special discount with our partners at West Marine. Take $15 off all purchases of $100 or more! See the instructions in the graphic above or watch the video below on how to access the discount. Available in store only.  Whether you own a sailing dinghy, day sailor, high-tech racer or an ocean cruiser, West Marine has the sailboat hardware you need to rig your boat for any sailing adventure. Log in to Access Your Discount Watch: How to Access Your Digital West Marine Coupon

January 26, 2022

Racing Conditions Deliver on Final Day of West Marine US Open Sailing Series MiamiRacing at the Miami West Marine US Open Sailing Series concluded Sunday with strong winds and even stronger racing across all eight classes. Biscayne Bay greeted competitors with a 12-15 knot northwest breeze. Though challenging, it was a welcome change from wind delays on Friday and Saturday. “While racing was light the rest of the regatta, today was gorgeous racing,” said 49er and 49erFX PRO Lynn Lynch. “The shore breeze was shifty, but after a few tweaks here and there, we got the marks and we were able to run four good races.” Read More It’s Never Too Early to Register for the 2022 U.S. Multihull Championships!NoRs are posted and registration is open for the 2022 U.S. Multihull Championship, hosted by Sail Newport and the United States Formula 18 Class Association August 26-29 in Newport, RI.  Register Today Courses Thinking about racing to Bermuda, Hawaii, or other destinations and need Safety at Sea training?If you are looking to get your Safety at Sea training in the next couple of months, Hands-On Safety at Sea courses are being held in Rhode Island, Washington, Virginia, Illinois, California and Florida during February and March. More courses are listed for April and beyond. Don’t wait – sign up today. Find a Course Near You Become a US Sailing Keelboat, Powerboat, or Adaptive Instructor this SummerLooking for an instructor course? Keelboat, Powerboat, and Adaptive Instructor Courses are being posted to the calendar on a weekly basis. Get on board and make a difference teaching other people how to participate in our sport safely. Reserve your spot now by registering early! KeelboatPowerboatAdaptive News Hear from US Sailing Board President Rich Jepsen on the Good Jibes Podcast!Listen to US Sailing Board President Rich Jepsen speak about his lifetime of sailing instruction, racing, and service at US Sailing with John Arndt of Latitude 38. Rich covers how to become a sailing instructor, the changing demographics of sailing, how to make sailing cost effective, and the benefits you get as a US Sailing Member. Listen Here Memeber Benefit  Download your West Marine CouponUS Sailing members have a special discount with our partners at West Marine. Take $15 off all purchases of $100 or more! See the instructions in the graphic above or watch the video below on how to access the discount. Available in store only.  Whether you own a sailing dinghy, day sailor, high-tech racer or an ocean cruiser, West Marine has the sailboat hardware you need to rig your boat for any sailing adventure. Log in to Access Your Discount Watch: How to Access Your Digital West Marine Coupon

January 19, 2022

Racing McCann, Meek, and Casellas Take First at West Marine US Open Sailing Series Ft. Lauderdale  The first event of the West Marine US Open Sailing Series wrapped today, completing six races in a wide range of conditions. Lauderdale Yacht Club welcomed 135 sailors in the three ILCA classes – ILCA 4, 6, and 7. Only two races sailed on Sunday after a morning postponement due to light winds. Racing was then cancelled on Sunday due to a squall line passing through the area. Monday’s racing saw a 12-17 knot shifty shore breeze.Read More West Marine US Open Sailing Series Comes to Miami The next stop on the US Open Sailing Series opens this weekend in Miami, featuring the 49er, 49er FX, 470 Open, Nacra 17, iQFoil, Open Windfoil, and Finn classes. Among the registrants are several Olympic campaigners and members of the US Sailing Team – so it’s sure to be an exciting event. Make sure to follow US Sailing on Facebook and Instagram to catch all the action.See the Registrants New David Storrs US Sailing Match Racing Grant ProgramThe US Sailing Match Racing Committee has launched a competitive grant program for selected teams interested in match racing in the U.S. at a high level, in memory of Match Racing great David Storrs. The program provides reimbursement up to $5,000 per team to pay for expenses such as entry fees, travel expenses and lodging for one full calendar year. In addition, the grant program provides a mentor who will be available as needed to share veteran advice to ensure a successful match racing campaign. Apply Now!Read More Get Ready to Match Race in 2022Announcing the 2022 US Match Race Championships! NoRs, qualifiers and event details have been posted on the US Sailing website. Now is the time to check out qualifiers and get your team together for the Women’s, Open, and Youth Match Racing Championships. USMRC Qualifiers and DataUSWMRC Qualifiers and Data News Honoring Long-Time Volunteer Don GlasellLong time US Sailing volunteer Don Glasell passed away last week at the age of 94. A former member of the US Sailing Training Committee, Glasell was a US Sailing Race Officer and Judge who spearheaded the development of the Junior Big Boat Sailing (JBBS) program. Don also served as chairman of the committee that developed US Sailing’s “Join the Race Committee Team” publication which is still in production today. Additionally, he also held the position of Regional Training Coordinator for US Sailing Area K helping to arrange training opportunities for sailing instructors throughout his region.Read MoreMemeber Benefit Download your West Marine CouponUS Sailing members have a special discount with our partners at West Marine. Take $15 off all purchases of $100 or more! See the instructions in the graphic above or watch the video below on how to access the discount. Available in store only.  Whether you own a sailing dinghy, day sailor, high-tech racer or an ocean cruiser, West Marine has the sailboat hardware you need to rig your boat for any sailing adventure. Log in to Access Your Discount Watch: How to Access Your Digital West Marine Coupon