What News and Events Does US Sailing Feature on Its Website?

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US Sailing's site covers four main content types: national championships, offshore races, professional programs and symposiums, and annual awards. The homepage news feed is the fastest way to see what's current, with each item linking to a fuller article. The sections below describe what each category includes, using examples from the site.

National Championships

US Sailing reports on title events that crown national champions and, in some cases, determine who represents the United States internationally.

  • U.S. Match Racing Championship — The site covered William Stratton, Matei Meglic, and Sidney Gathrid winning the 2026 edition with a perfect 13–0 record on San Diego Bay. That title also carried a nomination to represent the U.S. at the 2027 Nations Cup in Cherbourg, France. A separate item previewed the 2026 championship, hosted by San Diego Yacht Club, October 15–18, with 10 teams.
  • U.S. Youth Championship and Nacra 15 North American Championship — Coverage noted more than 190 youth sailors competing over Columbus Day weekend for US Sailing's premier youth trophies and the right to represent the U.S. at the Youth Sailing World Championship.

If you follow competitive sailing, these articles are where you'll find results, host clubs, dates, and qualification stakes.

Offshore Racing

The site features major distance races, including ones it designates as part of its own championship series.

  • Pineapple Cup – Montego Bay Race — US Sailing announced the race's return in 2027 as US Sailing's US Open – Offshore. The 36th edition of the Miami-to-Montego Bay race is scheduled to start April 10, 2027, hosted by Biscayne Bay Yacht Club, per the Montego Bay Yacht Club announcement.

Programs and Symposiums

This category covers professional development and industry gatherings rather than competition.

  • National Sailing Programs Symposium (NSPS) — The site spotlighted the 2027 NSPS in Fort Myers, Florida, January 21–23, 2027. The event is described as bringing together sailing professionals, instructors, program directors, and industry leaders for three days of learning, networking, and inspiration.

Instructors and program organizers should watch this section for dates and locations.

Awards and Recognition

US Sailing also publishes news about its honors and partnerships.

  • Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year — The site announced that nominations for the 2026 awards were open, describing them as widely acknowledged as the premier individual sailing honors. A related item announced a new format for the annual awards featuring these honors.
  • Partnerships — For example, US Sailing announced Barton & Gray Mariners Club as an Official Fleet Partner and Official partner.

How to Keep Up

The homepage news feed aggregates all of the above, with "More News" and "Even More News!" links to older items. A newsletter signup is also offered on the page for ongoing updates.