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Seven Cape 31s Stateside for the Southernmost Regatta

With just a few days to go before the 2023 Southernmost Regatta the Cape 31 Class are looking forward to the first US event with a fleet of Cape’s on the start line. The Southernmost Regatta offers 5 consecutive days of high-quality racing on the picturesque blue waters of Key West, FL. There are seven Cape 31’s in Key West ready for five days of sunshine sailing with a few big names joining the u

E Scow Begins Its 100 Year Celebrations

The E Scow is celebrating its 100 year birthday in 2023 with a series of special events, culminating with the National Championship regatta in Madison WI. This boat has multiple Rolex award winners such as Brian Porter, Harry Melges IV, and Sally Barkow amongst the regular competitors.

US Sailing Announces Sailing Leadership Forum Schedule and Sponsors

US Sailing has announced the full schedule, sponsors, and exhibitors for the Sailing Leadership Forum, a biannual conference for sailing leaders from sail training and education, yacht club and sailing organization management, race officials, and industry professionals, on February 2-4, 2023 in St. Pete Beach, FL.

69F America’s US Select Series 3 Kicks Off

69F America winter sailing season is about to start with Miami’s US Select Series 3. Five teams from three different countries begin racing today, December 9th until Sunday 11th on the beautiful waters of Biscayne Bay, a true winter sailing paradise

NYYC American Magic Welcomes Garmin as Official Team Supplier

New York Yacht Club American Magic is pleased to announce Garmin, the world’s most innovative and recognized marine electronics manufacturer, as the Official Supplier of Marine Electronics to support NYYC American Magic’s preparations for their 37th America’s Cup challenge.

12 Metre World Championship Scheduled for Newport, Rhode Island in 2023

Next summer in Newport, R.I., an exciting schedule of competitive sailing will be punctuated by the 2023 12mR World Championship, an International Twelve Metre Association (ITMA) event organized by the 12 Metre Yacht Club Newport Station (official home of ITMA’s Americas 12mR fleet) in partnership with Organizing Authority Ida Lewis Yacht Club.

Fifth Annual J/70 U.S. Youth National Championship

Nine teams vied for the fifth annual J/70 U.S. Youth National Championship, hosted by St. Petersburg Yacht Club in St. Petersburg, FL from November 18-20. Thirteen races were completed in fresh breeze on Friday and Saturday, however Sunday’s cold front brought a bit too much wind and waves.

Porter Claims 9th Melges 24 US Nationals Title

After 10 races completed over three days in beautiful Pensacola, Florida, the U.S. Melges 24 Class has crowned Brian Porter, owner and helm of Full Throttle along with ‘his boys’ — RJ Porter, Bri Porter and Matt Woodworth as 2022 National Champions.

U.S. SailGP Team faces pivotal test in Dubai

immy Spithill is keenly aware of the critical juncture facing the United States SailGP Team as it prepares for its next challenge, this weekend’s SailGP Middle East debut, the Dubai Sail Grand Prix presented by P&O Marinas.