US Sailing’s Post

ICE 53 ST: the latest innovation from ICE Yachts is bivalent and fast. Sailors all over the world, including this writer, have always been forced to choose their boat according to the category definitions imposed by the market. Cruising, cruising-racing, racing-cruising and pure racing are the four categories that all of us have until now been forced to identify with when choosing what to sail, whether to participate in winter regattas or to go on holiday with our families. This compromise has never been able to fully satisfy anyone, because a boat capable of cruising has never been fast enough to really compete in regattas, while a racing boat has never been able to satisfy a family’s need for comfort when cruising. #ICEYachts #sailors #innovation #bivalent #fast #boatcategories #cruising #racing #regattas #familycruising #boatcomfort #sailing #yachting #boatdesign #performance #boatinnovation #sailingworld #oceanlife #sealovers #adventureseekers#theinternationalyachtingmedia https://lnkd.in/dUUiqPqW

🏆 As the 2024 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship for the Mallory Trophy approaches, the spotlight is on the collaboration between US Sailing and the network of Regional Sailing Associations (RSAs) across the country. This partnership underscores the vital role that RSAs play in the sport, particularly in the lead-up to major national events like the U.S. Adult Sailing Championship. US Sailing, as the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport, oversees a broad spectrum of activities across 11 distinct areas in the United States. 🇺🇸Within these areas, RSAs serve as the linchpin for organizing and coordinating sailing activities. These umbrella organizations ☂️bring together regional clubs, ensuring that local sailors have access to a well-structured calendar of races, classes, regattas, and handicapping systems. More than just administrative bodies, RSAs are the backbone of grassroots sailing in the United States, fostering a strong community and promoting the sport at all levels. Read more about RSAs here: https://lnkd.in/eQdADArT #USSailing #RegionalSailing

Probably the best sailing training for beginners in Romania

I have copied below parts of an interview I did with Rob Brown on Strategy and Tactics Rob is one of Australia’s absolute sailing treasures and a regular nice guy. Rob is one of those special sailors who has done more than most of us could ever dream of achieving in our sport and is completely humble and down to earth. ##sail ##sailboatracing ##sailcoach ##sailfaster ##sailing ##sailinglessons ##SailingSkills ##sailingtowin ##yacht ##yachtracing

Probably the best sailing training for beginners in Romania

I have copied below parts of an interview I did with Rob Brown on Strategy and Tactics Rob is one of Australia’s absolute sailing treasures and a regular nice guy. Rob is one of those special sailors who has done more than most of us could ever dream of achieving in our sport and is completely humble and down to earth. ##sail ##sailboatracing ##sailcoach ##sailfaster ##sailing ##sailinglessons ##SailingSkills ##sailingtowin ##yacht ##yachtracing

Why is the line honors in sailing so valuable? Line honors in sailing, like Comanche claiming the Rolex Sydney Hobart line honors, represent more than just a race result. It's about showcasing the pinnacle of performance, strategy, and teamwork. Securing line honors means being the first yacht to cross the finish line, a feat that requires impeccable navigation, sail handling, and tactical decision-making. For Comanche, it's a testament to their cutting-edge design, skilled crew, and relentless pursuit of speed. Beyond the trophy, line honors embody the spirit of competition and excellence in the world of sailing. https://lnkd.in/eXaw_cXY

Introducing… The Kiwi Cup Raffle! The Kiwi Cup is designed to support clubs, class associations, sailing teams, and school sailing teams across New Zealand, and we are super proud to be making this initiative come to life for our fellow clubs with some fabulous partners! With the support of Emirates Team New Zealand, we have been working with Live Sail Die on an exciting initiative that will benefit club, class association, sailing team or school sailing teams from throughout New Zealand in the coming months. Now it’s time to get your club, class association, sailing team or school sailing team registered to reap the rewards! We know fundraising is challenging, especially so in the current climate. We wanted to create something that gives back to the wider sailing community across New Zealand and creates an opportunity for all clubs etc. to fundraise, thus the Kiwi Cup Raffle was born. The Kiwi Cup Raffle is a unique initiative designed to support yacht clubs etc. across New Zealand, with the support of the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Emirates Team New Zealand, Live Sail Die, and Yachting New Zealand. The Kiwi Cup Raffle offers tickets for a $20 donation into an amazing prize pool worth over $40,000. $10 of every ticket sale will go to the nominated club, class association, or team. The other $10 goes to the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron to pay for the cost of the prizes, running the raffle, promotion and marketing, licensing etc. Any surplus once our costs are covered will be used to support the RNZYS youth activities, including our youth training weeks which attract and benefit sailors from throughout New Zealand. The Raffle details: The raffle opens 1st May 2024 and closes on the 20th July. The raffle will be drawn on Monday 29th July 2024. The main prize is a trip for two to Barcelona to watch the 37th America’s Cup, this package includes flights, 12 nights’ accommodation, several experiences and is valued at $35,690. The second prize is ETNZ Merchandise to the value of $1,000 The third prize is RNZYS Merchandise to the value of $1,000 The book buyer prize (for those that buy 5 or more tickets in one transaction) is ETNZ Merchandise for the whole family to the value of $3,000 Tickets are $20 each There is a maximum of 10,000 tickets With 10,000 tickets available for sale, there is the potential for clubs etc. across New Zealand to raise up to $100,000, an amount that will make a big difference to many throughout New Zealand! Plus, if we can sell the first 10,000 tickets across the sailing community by mid-June, we have the option to run a second raffle, with the exact same prizes and details, and with the potential to raise an additional $100,000 for our fellow sailing groups. The Kiwi Cup Raffle fundraising opportunity is open to Yacht Clubs, Class Associations, Sailing Teams, and School Sailing Teams/Groups

Do you want more information about becoming a sailing cruiser? Read our article outlining everything you need to know. https://lnkd.in/gySddbbZ #sailinglife #sailingliveaboard #liveaboardboat #sailingadventure #sailingexperience

Thanks to HUNTERhunter for this article that shares a little more awareness and insight about the core reason for our Club existence, sailing!