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5x Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year, World Champion, and US Sailing’s Adult Director Betsy Alison will defend her title at the 2025 Hansa Class World & International Championships in New South Wales Australia March 23-30! She will compete in the Hansa 303 against the best para sailors in the world, bringing visibility to World Sailing’s 2024-29 Para Inclusive Strategy, whose goal is to increase worldwide para sailing participation to 40 nations on five continents by the end of 2029. Betsy took home the gold in the Hansa 303 at the Para Sailing World Championship in 2023, in her first time competing since undergoing surgery for cancer ???? Everyone at home will be cheering her on! Let’s go Betsy ?? Follow the results: https://lnkd.in/ePYtUDZw

US Sailing is thrilled to announce the renewal of its over 25 year long-standing partnership with Risk Strategies Company, a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm. Risk Strategies will continue to serve as the exclusive Official Yacht Club, Sailing Organization, and Marine Insurance Partner for US Sailing. As part of this partnership, Chubb will be the presenting sponsor of the Chubb U.S. Youth Triplehanded Championship for the Sears Cup. This enduring collaboration highlights a shared commitment to advancing the sailing community. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/grTiwrsw

Calling all teachers and sailing instructors - dive in to US Sailing’s Reach STEM Educator course! Attendees will learn how to teach 10 Reach Modules combining sailing and STEM concepts with hands-on activities, including measuring wind, simple machines on sailboats, water quality testing, and more. Reach is geared towards middle school age students and is a fun and unique way for volunteers, instructors, and coaches to engaged sailors in the classroom and on the water. Take the Reach STEM Educator ONLINE course this spring: ??April 14-23: Webinars on April 15, 16, and 22, 2025 at 7pm Eastern ??May 5-15: Webinars on May 6, 7 and 13, 2025 at 7pm Eastern Register for the course: https://lnkd.in/gWC2csQE Learn more about the grant: https://lnkd.in/gY_7RVSe Learn more about Reach: https://lnkd.in/eq4nDkCP

Timeless words from Wesley Hsu, and a reminder for why sailing is for everyone: “Is there a single greater thing you can teach an 8, 9, or 10-year old than to sail solo? Name me another activity that teaches geometry, mechanics, and physics while showing a small child that the mind always matters more than brute strength, and that size and gender are irrelevant to success. A sport where the playing field of wind and water mutates with every race to remind them that nature is ever-dynamic – yet enforces rules of right-of-way, sportsmanship, and marine safety. Lessons that train them to assemble complex sails and rigging, wash their own clothes, and not panic when capsizing. Lessons that teach them to trust their judgment, take responsibility for their decisions and not to blame anyone/anything else other than themselves. A lifestyle that begins with a love for the water, and ends with a wizard-like ability to read its secret language of waves, clouds, currents and the predictable movement of a boat. Sailing is a way of seeing the world without a digital screen.” ??Sign up your child for sailing lessons – Find a sailing program near you: https://lnkd.in/eP_ugTMd Repost from ??:?@arinatsyshkova on Instagram

As the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing, US Sailing is committed to keeping all sailors prepared and informed on the water. No matter your experience level, your safety and the safety of those around you is paramount. That’s why we’ve created a?Safety Briefing Card?which provides essential, easy-to-follow guidelines that can help you stay safe in unexpected situations. Print it out and keep it handy, either on your boat or at your club or organization! Print yours at home today: https://lnkd.in/eWABMraq

Foiling is No Longer the Future, Foiling is Now, says Phil Muller, Youth Performance Manager, US Sailing. ??As the sailing community continues to embrace new foiling platforms as legitimate activities to enjoy the wind and water, Muller has been on the road this winter connecting the dots between traditional sailing to emerging foiling boards and boat classes. Read his full recap of recent events including the first Wing Foil Coach Camp, supported by Armstrong Foils , Foiling Week Pensacola, and upcoming SailGP Inspire events. ?? Also; for the first time, two US Sailing Championships will feature foiling classes in 2025: ? U.S. Wingfoil Championship June 20-22 at @St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco, CA ? ? U.S. Singlehanded Championship (held in the foiling Waszp) June 20-22 at Tabor Academy in Marion, MA (the first time in U.S. Singlehanded Championship’s 63 year history that it will be held in a foiling dinghy!). https://lnkd.in/e3ZwQrrh

Tristan Loescher grew up in Bermuda, surrounded by the water – so it was only natural that gravitated towards sailing as a child. But after drifting away from the sport at boarding school, it was his love of coaching and teaching that brought him back into the fold and to a position at Chicago’s Columbia Sailing School. “I had always been a coach in some form, whether it was swimming, snowboarding, mountain biking, or skateboarding. I loved what I call ‘Stoke Transfer’—the idea of passing on my enthusiasm for something I love to others,” he said. In recognition of Black History Month, US Sailing sat down with Tristan, Adult Program Director at Columbia Sailing School, to discuss his unconventional journey into sailing, the power of ‘stoke transfer,’ and his efforts to make the sport more accessible and inclusive for all. Read the story > https://lnkd.in/eSinDvi2

For thrill-seekers and winter enthusiasts, ice boating offers an adrenaline-pumping experience unlike any other. Imagine lying flat on your back, feet-first in an open cockpit, as you race across frozen lakes at breathtaking speeds. With boats capable of traveling up to four times the speed of the wind, ice boating promises an intoxicating blend of speed, danger, and excitement. Ice boating is a great way for many sailors up north to get time on the water – even if that water is frozen. These boats race across the ice, generally on large lakes, reaching up to 100 kph (62 mph) or even the record-breaking speed of 140 kph (86 mph). The single-person DN Iceboat is a popular model, with over 100 boats participating in the most recent World Championship on Lake Winnebago, WI this month ?? Learn more about iceboating on our website: https://buff.ly/4hJ2u1B ??: @annasusslova

Huge thank you to Sailing Leadership Forum Keynote Speaker Francesca Clapcich for sharing her knowledge with us in Coronado, CA!

?? Lessons from the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race: What Every Offshore Sailor Needs to Know ?? Three vessel abandonments. Zero lives lost. Now, the full safety review is in. The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee, US Sailing, and the Cruising Club of America have released detailed reports on these incidents—analyzing what happened, what went right, and what we can all learn to improve offshore safety. Whether you're racing offshore, organizing events, or simply passionate about seamanship, these reports are essential reading.