Posts Tagged ‘US Sailing’
US Sailing Honors California Sailors for Rescues
The US Sailing Safety at Sea Committee awarded the prestigious Arthur B. Hanson Rescue Medal to two California crews who performed man-overboard rescues.
Good Jibes #21: Rich Jepsen on Teaching Others How to Sail
Rich Jepsen, who has been sailing since he was a child, is the president of US Sailing. He has spent 34 years as managing partner of OCSC Sailing, has spent multiple decades on numerous sailing committees, and has served three separate stints on the US Sailing Board of Directors.
Should a Woman Be Required?
The US Match Racing Championships Committee is considering a proposal to require at least one female on each team.
Yachtspeople of the Year and Sailors of the Year
Sailing ans can nominate male and female sailors whom they believe turned in the most outstanding on-the-water performances during the 2021 calendar year.
Bay Area Sailor Rich Jepsen Takes the Helm at US Sailing
Rich Jepsen taught thousands of people to sail while leading OCSC Sailing in Berkeley. Now, as president of US Sailing, he's looking to introduce thousands more people to life under sail.
Keeping Inflatable Life Jackets in Life Saving Condition
Do you use an inflatable life jacket? Have you checked it recently, or ever?
Last week, May 16th to 22nd, was Safe Boating Week, and US Sailing posted a great video (below) in their free online Starboard Portal called Keeping Inflatables in Life Saving Condition. More »
Shoreside Scenes from a Junior Regatta
The Chubb US Junior regatta is kind of a big deal. Lots of hardware is up for grabs, including the Smythe and Bemis trophies and the Sears Cup — accolades that even we here at Latitude remember from our junior sailing days. More »
Looking in on Sailing Symposiums
The pressure to climb the pyramid, at the expense of long-term participation and well-rounded skill development, has parents, instructors and program leaders looking to US Sailing for guidance and a different approach. They've seen too many kids drop out.
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