‼️ CALLING ALL FEMALE SAILORS AGE 13 TO 18 ‼️
Registration is now OPEN for our Junior Women's Single and Doublehanded Championships! Don't miss your chance to learn, grow, and race with the future of women's sailing in the US 🫶🏻
Swipe through to learn more and head to our link in bio to register 🔗
It’s tiiiiiimeeeee 🤩✨
Dates are LIVE for the 2026 US Sailing Adult Championships! There’s something for everyone in our lineup – what are you most excited for?
1 YEAR TO GO! 🗓️🌴
365 days until the start of the transatlantic leg of The Ocean Race 2027 from @visitspc 🇺🇸 to Cascais 🇵🇹 . A historic first for the race to be in St.Pete - Clearwater, Florida and a moment you won’t want to miss! 🏁
We hope to see you all there in 2027! ⛵️
This week on the American Sailor Podcast, we’re talking all things Sail Newport, Americas Cup, and more with @sailnewportri Program Director Kim Hapgood!
Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
LUCKY completes the U.S. Open Offshore race from the Caribbean to Newport 🏆⛵️
Organized by US Sailing, the U.S. Open Offshore was created to elevate offshore racing in the United States. Saint Barth Yacht Club and New York Yacht Club provided logistical support as the start and finish clubs, respectively.
The inaugural edition successfully ran from St. Barth’s to Newport, RI with LUCKY competing, and helping to establish this proof-of-concept for a future high‑profile offshore events in and around the US. The race was approximately 1,600 nautical miles. Owner / Skipper Bryon Ehrhart and 18 crew members finished the race in 4 days, 13 hours and 55 minutes. The crew laid down some big mile days and faced some bumpy conditions in the Gulf Stream.
This event lays the foundation for a bright offshore future in the United States. Please keep an eye peeled for a future event schedule connecting great sailing locations around the Americas.
The trophy was designed and crafted by Moore Brothers in Bristol, Rhode Island 🏆
Come cheer on @sailgpusa and see some of the most high-octane racing in our sport, all with the backdrop of the Big Apple 🍎🏙️ Tickets for SailGP New York City are on sale now – get yours today at our link in bio 🔗
🗓️ May 30-31, 2026
📍 New York City
Fair winds and following seas to Ted Turner. From the helm of Courageous to his historic victory at the America’s Cup, his fierce competitive spirit and deep love for the water defined a life lived boldly. His legacy will forever live on 🌊
This week is for the WOMEN 🎉💅
Listen to this week’s episode of American Sailor, where we discuss recent news from the sailing world (through line: the ladies are killing it)
Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
Charlie’s first year as CEO is in the books 📚
Hear from Charlie as he remarks on his first year in the big chair. Head to ussailing.org or our link in bio to read 🔗
Bob Hodges is your 2026 U.S. Multihull Champion 🏆
With expert consistency, Hodges captured the championship with a race to spare. He was dominant throughout the series, with only two of 11 scores outside the top three.
It was a close race for second, with two through five separated by only six points going into the final races. Gareth Ferguson triumphed, taking second over Bill Swanson.
Over four days of races, competitors in the Weta Trimaran saw a mixed bag of conditions, from light and sunny to dark and stormy. Outside of the battle on the water, competitors had a ton of fun with events on shore organized by @columbiasailingclub 🎉
Top 5
🥇 Bob Hodges
🥈Gareth Ferguson
🥉 Bill Swanson
4️⃣ Alan Taylor
5️⃣Chuck Carroll
📸: @lamoneyshots
Day three of the U.S. Multihull Championship brought everything - shifty breeze, building pressure, and plenty of adrenaline on Lake Murray.
16 Wetas hit the course after a wind delay, and it didn’t take long for the action to heat up:
💥Bob Hodges dominated Race 6 with a massive lead 💥Race 7 delivered gusts into the 20s, capsizes, and flying finishes 💥Gareth Ferguson took the win in the final race after a tight battle up front
As the breeze built and shifted, so did the leaderboard, setting up a high-stakes final day where throwouts could decide it all.
Top 3 going into Sunday:
1️⃣ Bob Hodges 2️⃣ Gareth Ferguson 3️⃣ Bill Swanson
📸: @lamoneyshots
