US Sailing

US Sailing

Spectator Sports

Bristol, RI 7,575 followers

The National Governing Body of the Sport of Sailing in the United States.

About us

The National Governing Body of the sport of sailing. US Sailing sets the course for sailors to enjoy the sport for a lifetime. For those just beginning, US Sailing ensures that they will learn from experienced and certified instructors who are trained using national standards and an acclaimed curriculum. For sailing programs and sailing organizations, US Sailing’s National Sailing Programs Symposium and Sailing Leadership Forum bring together experts who address the latest developments in these fields of the sport. Young sailors just starting out can learn about sailboat racing through one of many Junior Olympic sailing festivals organized by US Sailing every year. For racing sailors, US Sailing ensures integrity on the course and a level playing field by training and certifying race officials, judges and umpires and by maintaining standardized rules and sailing instructions. The 15 National Championships organized by US Sailing offer various disciplines of racing where sailors test their skills against the best in the country. US Sailing provides handicap rating certificates and safety programs for sailboat owners who enjoy competing in offshore events. For sailors aiming to represent the USA at the Olympic Games, US Sailing trains, selects and manages the US Sailing Team and Olympic program.

Website
https://www.ussailing.org/
Industry
Spectator Sports
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Bristol, RI
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1897
Specialties
Racing Rules of Sailing, Sailing Education & Instructor Training, Olympic/Paralympic Sailing Team, US Sailing National Championships, Offshore Rating System, Safety Certification, Membership Benefits, Pubs/Merchandise, News/Resources, and Professional Networking

Locations

Employees at US Sailing

Updates

Similar pages

Browse jobs