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M32 fleet roars back to Miami

The exhilarating M32 catamaran is making a triumphant return to the vibrant waters of Miami, promising an extraordinary display of speed, skill, and strategy.

Thrilling line up for 59th Congressional Cup

The 2024 Congressional Cup promises action and excitement when Long Beach Yacht Club hosts the 59th edition April 24 to 28, 2024. Defending champion Chris Poole (USA) will lead the fiery line-up of competitors which also includes four-time Congressional Cup winner Gavin Brady (USA) who returns after a dozen-year hiatus.

Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy: Nominations NOW OPEN!

The Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy is US Sailing’s most prestigious award. It was donated in 1957 by the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association, and is awarded annually to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the sport of sailing in this country in any associated activity.

Transatlantic Race Returns to Sailing Calendar for 2025

One of offshore racing’s great adventures will return in 2025. The New York Yacht Club and the Royal Ocean Racing Club, in partnership with the Royal Yacht Squadron and the Storm Trysail Club, are proud to announce Transatlantic Race 2025, which will start from Newport, R.I., on June 18, 2025, and finish off Cowes, England.

2023 J/70 World Champions Crowned

Tom Mallindine and Charlie Thompson’s Brutus III (GBR), with team Chris Grube, Ben Saxton and Elisabeth Whitener, are bringing the J/70 World Championship title to the United Kingdom from St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Florida.

Day 6 Update: Pan American Games

The final days of the Pan American Games are approaching but Team USA has maintained intensity and is bringing home some early good news. Sarah Newberry Moore (Miami, FL) and David Liebenberg (Richmond, CA) secured USA country qualification for Paris 2024 in the Nacra 17.