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Regattas and Training Camps
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Bacardi Cup
Miami, Fla., USA
March 8-12, 2010
USSTAG Fitness Training Camp
Colorado Springs, Colo., USA
March 18-21, 2010
USSTAG Paralympic Training Camp
Birmingham, Ala., USA
March 25-28
Princess Sofia Regatta
(ISAF Sailing World Cup)
Palma de Mallorca, SPAIN
March 27-April 2, 2010
French Sailing Week
(ISAF Sailing World Cup)
Hyères, FRANCE
April 23-30, 2010More
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Youth Sailors Learn Crucial Ocean Sailing Skills at Miami Training Camp
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More than 50 youth sailors, including members of the US Sailing Development Team (USSDT) and the 2010 Youth World Team, developing their skills at a US SAILING-run training camp on the Atlantic Ocean, off the shores of the Miami Yacht Club. Sailors benefited from drills and racing led by experienced coaches and Olympic sailors.More
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Olympic Sailing Program Presented Inaugural USSTAG Awards
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The Olympic Sailing Program presented seven US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics Awards to the 2009 team members who achieved excellence in the following categories: Best Individual Performance, Best Team Performance, Best Performance by a Newcomer, Best Teammate, Most Improved Fitness and Commercial Award. Find out who won each award.More
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Olympic Sailing Program Launches National Speaking Tour
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The Olympic Sailing Program launched the 2010 National Speaking Tour this week, providing young and veteran sailing enthusiasts an insider’s glimpse into USSTAG members’ journeys to the 2012 Olympic/Paralympic Games. Check out pictures and the schedule of events. More
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Welcome to The Medalist
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Welcome to The Medalist, the quarterly newsletter from the US Olympic Sailing Program and the US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics (USSTAG). Team members launched 2010 with an impressive medal haul at US SAILING's Rolex Miami OCR, and their 2012 Olympic and Paralympic campaigns are in full-force. Read on... and sail fast!
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New Team of Olympic/Paralympic Hopefuls Is Packed with Medalists and Rising Talent
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US SAILING named the members of the new 2010 US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics (USSTAG), the national sailing team comprised of Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls. The 2010 USSTAG is filled with veteran sailing stars including nine Olympians, two Olympic medalists, two Paralympic medalists, five World Champions and three ISAF Sailing World Cup champions as well as rising talents. Find out who made the team. More |
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From the Helm |
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Olympic Sailing Chairman Dean Brenner: Formula for Success
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Two years away from the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, USSTAG's athletes are constantly training to step up their game - to sail faster and smarter. But what sets apart the best Olympic and Paralympic athletes from the rest? Dean Brenner explains.
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US SAILING's Rolex Miami OCR |
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USA Tops Medal Count at 2010 Rolex Miami OCR
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USA won 10 medals -- four gold, two silver and four bronze in eight classes -- at US SAILING's 2010 Rolex Miami OCR, the biggest Olympic and Paralympic class regatta in North America and one of seven ISAF Sailing World Cup events. USA racked up the most medals of any country, followed by Great Britain with six, France with five and Spain with four. Find out who finished on the podium. More |
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See All the On-the-Water Action From Rolex Miami OCR
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US SAILING's 2010 Rolex Miami OCR hosted nearly 640 elite athletes from 45 countries on Biscayne Bay last month for a week of high stakes racing. Wish you had witnessed the fierce competition? Check out all the action from the on-the-water photos and video highlights. More |
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On Top of Their Games |
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Anna Tunnicliffe Named US SAILING's 2009 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year
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Since winning the Olympic Gold Medal in the Laser Radial at the 2008 Games, Tunnicliffe has proven her talent and versatility by excelling not only in the singlehanded dinghy but also in skippering several different one-design boats in both fleet and match racing. Tunnicliffe becomes the first woman in 27 years to win the award in back-to-back years. More |
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Paige Railey Juggles Sailing and Studying
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Paige Railey has kicked off 2010 with a bang: She won gold medals at US SAILING's 2010 Rolex Miami OCR and Laser Radial Midwinters East - all while finishing her senior year in college. The Laser Radial star has a full plate between competing and studying, but she's finding the perfect balance with a positive outlook.
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Kyle Rogachenko: Break-Out Performance
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One of the many American standouts from last month’s Rolex Miami OCR was up-and-comer Kyle Rogachenko, 21, a new member of the 2010 USSTAG. Rogachenko had the break-out performance of the regatta by winning a bronze medal in the deep and talented, 104-boat Laser fleet, which earned him a spot on the 2010 USSTAG. More |
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Meet the Team: Watch Interviews with USSTAG Athletes
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USSTAG members have the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games firmly in their sights, as they travel the world to race at some of the most competitive, international events. Who are these athletes and what motivates them to launch Olympic and Paralympic campaigns? What gives them an edge over other sailors? How do they train, on and off the water? Watch these interviews and learn what it takes to be an elite, world-class sailor. More |
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Even More Team News
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Can't get enough team news? For the latest results, athlete bios, blogs, photos and video from the world's top events, please visit the US Sailing Teams' web site, become a fan on Facebook and follow the teams on Twitter. More |
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