World Sailing’s Paralympic Development Program has launched the careers of several top para-sailors who currently compete at world championship level. Muscat: World Sailing kicked off its 2022 Paralympic Development Program with its first event to be held in the Sultanate of Oman. Parasailors and coaches gathered at the Mussanah Barceló complex, home of Oman Sail, […]
Image Courtesy BYC Foundation Believe it or not, Buffalo’s sailing programs are gearing up for the 2022 sailing season. In the past, we’ve talked about a number of sailing programs that offer limitless ways to get people on the water. The Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation (BYC Foundation) is no exception. “The Buffalo Yacht Club Foundation […]
2022 is a crucial year for World Sailing’s mission to see Para Sailing reintegrated for LA28 by World Sailing Dec 15, 2021 20:56 UTC 2022 – Crucial year for World Sailing’s mission to see Para Sailing reintegrated for LA28 © World Sailing 2022 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for parasailing as the […]
In short: World Sailing, the global sports federation, has set out a series of strategic priorities to support growth and meet the key criteria set by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games. The Federation aims to increase global participation to 45 nations across 6 continents by the […]
Second Heart Homes wins$20,800 Gulf Coast Grant Second Heart Homes received a $20,800 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation that will add a new volunteer coordinator and case manager position and support homelessness data requirements to better serve clients and community. “We are grateful for the generous grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation,” […]
BRISTOL, RI (September 24, 2021) – Tokyo 2020 Men’s 470 Olympian David Hughes (Miami, Fla.) was recently elected to serve as vice-chairman of the World Sailing Athletes’ Commission, a term he will serve until 2024. Hughes was the one of 19 candidates who ran for the positions and is one of five newly appointed members […]
On an island teeming with artifacts and treasures of days gone by, one particularly grand and beloved relic is not to be missed: the Elissa, the official Tall Ship of Texas. Now sailing novices, history buffs and brave sea-loving earthlings have a unique opportunity to sail through history. Starting this summer, the Galveston Historical Foundation […]
World Sailing elections, AC75 images, Bermuda Gold Cup and eco-responsible sunglasses by David Schmidt November 3, 2020 4:00 PM UTC November 3, 2020 Quanhai Li (CHN) President of World Sailing © World Sailing Regardless of his political leanings, it’s fair to say that this is a great week for the United States and for […]
Cory Sertl, President of US Sailing and Vice President of World Sailing. Photo by Christy Usher. World Sailing announces election results at virtual annual conference BRISTOL, RI (November 1, 2020) – World Sailing capped off an eventful week of committee meetings, in-depth discussions, spirited debates and important decision-making by announcing the results of World Sailing’s […]
by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing NewsIt’s an election year in the United States, so the volume of craziness is increasing. This we tolerate, we almost accept as part of our democracy, even though there will be times when it will not be good for the country. Sigh… It is also an election year at World […]
The journey took eight years, 76 countries The Avalanche crew sails the Great Barrier Reef in 2016. Captain John Barry III completed his eight-year voyage in September to circumnavigate the globe, with help from residents of Durango and Pagosa Springs . Courtesy of Martina Collins Captain John Barry III, a resident of Durango, once spent […]
©Paul Todd/OUTSIDEIMAGES.COM October 29, 2019 Tuesday evening during the World Sailing Awards ceremony in Bermuda, the American boat Wizard was named Hempel’s Team of the Year. World Sailing award and team descriptions: The award celebrates teams of two or more sailors who personify the sporting values of integrity, ambition, resilience and ingenuity. David and Peter […]
World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations Training Requirements In 2003 World Sailing introduced a standard core curriculum for training courses to establish an internationally recognized qualification. Training requirements are part of the World Sailing Special Offshore Regulations. These courses are run and set by World Sailing Member National Authorities (MNA) and comply with World Sailing Minimum […]
World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations Training Requirements In 2003 World Sailing introduced a standard core curriculum for training courses to establish an internationally recognized qualification. Training requirements are part of the World Sailing Special Offshore Regulations. These courses are run and set by World Sailing Member National Authorities (MNA) and comply with World Sailing Minimum […]