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US Sailing is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the United States. It sets the competitive framework for U.S. sailing, organizes and sanctions national championships, supports sailing programs and instructors, and recognizes major events—such as designating the Pineapple Cup–Montego Bay Race as US Sailing's US Open – Offshore. If you sail competitively, run a sailing program, coach, or follow U.S. national sailing, US Sailing is the organization that ties those activities together.
What US Sailing Does
Governs national competition
US Sailing runs and sanctions national championship events. Its 2026 U.S. Match Racing Championship, hosted with San Diego Yacht Club, brought 10 teams to San Diego Bay; William Stratton, Matei Meglic, and Sidney Gathrid won with a perfect 13–0 record and earned nomination to represent the United States at the 2027 Nations Cup in Cherbourg, France. National titles like this are the pathway to international representation.
Develops youth sailing and national teams
The 2026 U.S. Youth Championship and Nacra 15 North American Championship drew over 190 youth sailors competing for US Sailing's premier youth trophies and the right to represent the U.S. at the Youth Sailing World Championship. For young sailors, these events are the recognized route toward national team selection.
Supports programs, instructors, and industry leaders
US Sailing convenes sailing professionals, instructors, program directors, and industry leaders. Its National Sailing Programs Symposium (NSPS) is scheduled for January 21–23, 2027, in Fort Myers, Florida—three days of learning, networking, and idea-sharing for people who run sailing organizations.
Recognizes major events and honors
US Sailing can elevate an existing race to a national designation, as with the 36th Pineapple Cup–Montego Bay Race (Miami to Montego Bay, starting April 10, 2027, hosted by Biscayne Bay Yacht Club), which will be recognized as US Sailing's US Open – Offshore. It also administers the Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards, with nominations open for 2026.
Who It Matters To
| If you are… | What US Sailing offers |
|---|---|
| A competitive sailor | National championships and a pathway to international teams |
| A youth sailor or parent | Youth championships and Youth Worlds qualification |
| A program director or instructor | NSPS and professional networking |
| An event organizer | Event recognition, such as the US Open – Offshore designation |
| A sailing fan | News, awards, and coverage of U.S. sailing |
How to Use the Site
- Follow news and results through the site's news section, which covers championships, partnerships, and event announcements.
- Sign up for the newsletter to get updates delivered; the site offers a newsletter signup.
- Track nominations and awards if you want to nominate sailors for honors like the Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year.
- Plan around major events using published dates, such as NSPS 2027 (January 21–23) and the Pineapple Cup start (April 10, 2027).
US Sailing is best understood as the organizing layer of U.S. sailing: it does not replace your local club or class association, but it provides the national championships, youth pathway, program support, and event recognition that connect those local activities to the national and international level.