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SailGP set to make waves in San Francisco with millions at stake

By virgil aspen • published july 12, 2024 • updated on july 13, 2024 at 2:11 pm.

SailGP, an international sailboat racing circuit, backed by Oracle founder Larry Ellison and well-respected sailor Russell Coutts, is set to host its final, championship races in the San Francisco Bay this weekend, with the grand prize for the winning team amounting to $2 million.

The competition, whose founder Ellison was once quoted professing his love for the "idyllic independence" of sailing and has been touted as Formula One on the waves by Coutts, was founded in 2018 with the hopes of taking competitive sailing beyond cloistered country clubs and propel it into the mainstream.

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"What we're seeing is [that] this isn't the avid sailing fan that's following SailGP, maybe 10% of our audience is that. It's really the racing fan, the general sports fan, and it's also the people that are interested in the backstory of our athletes," said Coutts in a Friday interview with CNBC , adding later that he doesn't feel it would be unreasonable for teams to be selling for $80 million price tags sometime in the next year.

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This tidal wave of success can be attributed to a number of factors, but by far, the sport's most profound sea change has been the advent of F50 catamarans, sailboats capable of navigating the waves at highway speeds, velocities long thought impossible by sailors in years past.

"[Our sailboats are] above the water, not in the water, and our goal is to stay flying as long as possible," said Peter Kinney, a California native and sailor for the United States' SailGP team.

SailGP's rising current of broad appeal can be attributed to other factors as well, namely its inclusivity to women and its commitment to sustainability . On its website, it says that the organization is "...racing for a better future and believe sport has the power to change the world."

San Francisco as a location was a perfect fit for a climactic race in the eyes of the organizers.

"San Francisco is really the best racetrack. The breeze is consistent, and the sailors love it," said Alex Reid, SailGP's director of performance engineering. Others, such as Team USA strategist Mike Buckley, describe the Bay as "one of the most beautiful places in the world to sail."

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These favorable conditions, combined with such a large prize being on the line, leaves confidence high that each team involved will be in close competition all the way through, as sailors try their hardest to be the first to surge across the finish line.

"We're expecting the race to be tight, exciting, racing on the edge," Buckley said.

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Local News | Photos: SailGP Season 4 Grand Final this weekend in San Francisco

Top sailors from around the world compete on f50 foiling catamarans.

Top sailors from around the world will reach speeds of up to 60 miles per hour as they compete in this weekend’s Sail GP Season 4 Grand Final in San Francisco.

Boats from Australia, Canada, Denmark, Emirates Great Britain, France, Germany, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, and the USA. Following 13-events of intense racing at the most iconic venues in the world, the F50 fleet returns to San Francisco to decide the ultimate winner of Season 4 and battle it out for a $2 million-dollar prize pot.

To achieve these top speeds, the F50’s hydrofoils lift the boat out of the water to reduce drag, and they use a vertically-mounted airplane wing as a sail. Each boat has a crew of five members, consisting of a helmsman, wing-trimmer, flight controller and two grinders.

SailGP has an ongoing commitment to embed environmental and social sustainability into the fabric of sport and they also run the Inspire program, a community, education and outreach initiative for youth.

The event takes place on Saturday and Sunday near the St. Francis Yacht Club by Marina Green. Click here for more info on the races and to buy tickets for special grandstand viewing.

Update: The Spanish SailGP Team won their first SailGP Grand Final, upsetting the Australian team who’ve won the title the past three years.

“Beating the Kiwis and Aussies in the Grand Final here in San Francisco – it’s amazing. We’re over the moon. It’s been a big grind and we’ve been through a lot in this League,” said helmsman Diego Botin of the Spain SailGP team.

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International sailing competition comes to SF Bay, bringing economic boost

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Thousands of people are converging on San Francisco this weekend to watch giant high-tech sailboats from around the world race on the bay at super high speeds. The United States Sail Grand Prix is returning to the Bay Area for its third year at a time when local tourism officials say it's needed most.

If you have a need for speed, check out the adrenaline pumping sailboat race on the bay, known as SailGP. It's where 50-foot catamarans or 'F50s' almost fly across the water, so close to shore.

"It amazing to watch these hydro foiling rocket ships, which hit 60 mph," said SailGP's Laura Muma.

This weekend, the SailGP season three grand final is matching nine sailing teams from around the world.

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"It's the Super Bowl of our league. Stakes are high and competition at the highest level," said Mac Agnese from Team USA.

"This is one of the most knowledgeable cities for sailing and racing. All teams love coming back, especially those who were here for America's Cup. In many ways, it's a homecoming," Muma said.

Thousands of sailing enthusiasts are coming to the Marina Green to watch.

"The commentary is excellent. The vibe is excellent. We're getting into sailing. It's an exciting time for the sport," said Erwin Naido from Toronto.

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The event comes at a crucial time -- when SF is trying to revive tourism -- post-pandemic.

"San Francisco is still struggling to recover from pre-pandemic levels of tourism, is off 25% of the number of visitors who come here. Business travel is down. People are not working in their offices, so events like this really make a difference, because they bring people into town," said Joe D'Allesandro, SF Travel president and CEO. .

The economic boost is welcome, just like strong winds for the competing sailors.

The final race happens on Sunday. The winning team gets bragging rights and $1 Million dollars.

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SailGP San Francisco Grand Final 2024: An Epic Weekend of Racing (July 13-14)

Featuring the sport’s best athletes racing in identical F50 catamarans, SailGP sees national teams battling it out in short, intense races – flying at impressive speeds in excess of 60 mph in a $2 million winner take all final.

Following 12 months of dramatic racing – in some of the most iconic venues across the globe – the nine teams come together at the SailGP Grand Final to decide the overall season champion, right here on San Francisco Bay.

SailGP Season 4 Grand Final Saturday & Sunday, July 13-14, 2024 | Races 2:30-4p (approx) San Francisco Bay off of Marina Green Free to watch from shore, or $88.95 for tiered grandstand in the race stadium w/ live commentary How to Watch the Races Seats in the tiered grandstand in the race village are $88.95, Located directly on the waterfront within the SailGP Stadium at Yacht Club Peninsula, reserve your access to tiered grandstand seating for the best view of the racing with live commentary and large screens to also view SailGP’s award winning broadcast. Stadium is open 1-5:30p FREE – You can also watch the races for free from many vantage points along the northern waterfront including Crissy Field, Marina Green, Fort Mason and Aquatic Park

The heart-pumping action takes place on San Francisco Bay just off Marina Green, with the racecourse set between Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE 2024

RACE DAY 1 | SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2024 SailGP Race Stadium | 1:00pm – 5:00pm PDT Race Times | 2:30pm – 4:00pm PDT

RACE DAY 2 | SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2024 SailGP Race Stadium | 1:00pm – 5:00pm PDT Race Times | 2:30pm – 4:00pm PDT

Where does the racing take place? The Mubadala SailGP Season 4 Grand Final | San Francisco race course is on San Francisco Bay directly adjacent to Marina Green, extending several miles between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.

Are you able to see the race boats from the SailGP Stadium? Yes! The start/finish line is very close to the grandstands and much of the racing will take place close to the seawall. On race day, the F50’s will often conduct “flybys” of the crowd to give spectators the chance to see the boats up close.

Auto racing has race tracks, how can you tell who is winning a SailGP race? The SailGP Stadium is equipped with large screens carrying the broadcast feed so you can easily switch from live viewing to see what the broadcast audience sees with race course boundaries superimposed. Additionally, we have in-person race commentary during racing. Fans can also download the SailGP APP to see live data and video, track performance, compare athletes, change viewing angles, zoom in on the action, watch replays and more.

Where in the United States is the event? The SailGP Stadium is located in San Francisco Bay, at Yacht Club Peninsula. The Technical Base is located at San Francisco Pier 80.

Will this event take place rain or shine? Yes – the event is scheduled to take place rain or shine. In the event of adverse weather conditions please check sailgp.com/sanfrancisco  for updates.

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The meeting room was quite adequate and the location most convenient, but the course outline and instruction were outstanding. Modern Sailing is fortunate to have such a well organized instructor in Mr. Stan Lander who teaches very well from a rich professional background. Mr. Lander was generous with his time and patiently in helping students who needed more attention or time in understanding various aspects of the curriculum.

Since many, many years, I had the dream to sail underneath the Golden Gate bridge. On October 14th last year, my dream became true. Thanks to our dear friend Aaron Fritz who made it possible and organized this cruise for us. With this adventure I was able to achieve one more milestone on my sailing career.

Finally on the water, it was great! Full moon made the flows even stronger and it was like sailing in a washing machine.

I did my sailing education in the English Channel, where the situation with the wind and flows is comparable to the San Francisco Bay. So I felt pretty much "at home" being on the helm in the Bay.

I hope our skipper Stan Lander enjoyed this day cruise too. We, definitely did! It was an unforgettable experience for all of us.

A very big thank you to all of you who made it possible, that my dream became reality! Also thank you for the MSC flag I got at the end of the day. It found it's place in my study, where I can see it daily.

I started sailing at Modern at the end of 2021 and threw myself into it, spending as much time out on the water as I could. I came to Modern with some flat water dinghy sailing experience and it was quite a transition learning to sail bigger boats in much tougher conditions. There was a lot to learn, but the Modern instructors, Club Skippers and fellow Modern sailors made learning fun and rewarding. My Modern instructors were clearly very experienced sailors and sailing with them was inspiring! I want to thank the maintenance crew and office staff for their dedication and hard work - you are the folks who make things work! There is a lot more to learn and I look forward to sailing with Modern for years to come.

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The America’s Cup Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

Join the crew aboard  usa 76  for an  exciting, heart racing  adventure of a lifetime.

Available for both individuals and private parties, our experience will have you sailing San Francisco Bay like the pros. Feel the  power and speed  of USA 76 on the sail of your life.

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USA 76 is a unique opportunity for individuals and groups up to 20 to participate in the sailing of an International America’s Cup Class yacht. Join us for a thrilling 2 or 2.5 hour adventure on San Francisco Bay. Located at PIER 39.

Help with the ‘hoist,’ take your turn as a ‘grinder’ be the skipper of your own America’s Cup team as you take your turn at the helm of this high-speed yacht. Public trips are conducted multiple days a week, year round.

Annual Crew Passes available for unlimited sailing for one year.

2003 America’s Cup Challenger two hour, jib only, sailing trips begin at $110

Race aboard USA 76 and participate in active crew positions as we challenge other yachts on San Francisco Bay. No experience is necessary. On average, 50 or more boats participate in the events. The duration is about 3 hours long but finish time is dependent on the length of course set on the day by the race committee.

During the summer we race on most Friday nights on a race course south of the Bay Bridge with a finish line next to the SF Giants baseball stadium. All guests are invited to join us at the South Beach Yacht Club following the race for dinner and drinks.

During the winter we race on the first Saturday of the month on the central Bay between Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. All guests are invited to join us at the Golden Gate Yacht Club following the race for dinner and drinks.

Join us on USA 76 during the last few daylight hours of the day as the sun dips below the Golden Gate Bridge and the lights come on in our city by the Bay. Now offered on select days throughout the year. These sails are 2.5 hours long finishing right around sunset.

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Create a unique outing for your group of up to 20 guests with USA 76. Great for birthday parties, anniversaries, holiday celebrations, team building, corporate offsite events and special occasions. Whether you are aboard just to have fun or want to learn to work together as a team, sailing an America's Cup yacht is sure to impress. Larger groups up to 50 guests can be accommodated with additional partner yachts.

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2024 Melges 24 World Championship in San Francisco – Day 1

20 August 2024—San Francisco, CA, USA –  After three days of registration, boat inspections, and sail and equipment checks, the  2024 Diversified Melges 24 World Championship  on San Francisco Bay is officially underway. Returning to this windy venue after ten years, anticipation was high, and the  San Francisco Yacht Club  is ready to deliver a regatta to remember.

Race Day 1 welcomed teams from Croatia, Canada, Germany, Italy, and the USA with sunny skies. As forecasted by  Will Paxton  during  Quantum’s Weather Briefing , it was the warmest day of the week, setting the stage for a heated day of competition. The Race Committee, led by  PRO Mark Foster , executed two races, and the action didn’t disappoint.

In Race 1, class stalwart Bora Gulari and his crew—Norman Berge, Nick Ford, Carlos Robles, and Charlie Smythe—got off to a strong start, leading from the first upwind mark to the finish line and securing the first bullet of the championship for  KINGSPOKE  team. In Race 2, they finished 3rd, while Peter Karrie’s  NEFELI , with a mixed German-Italian crew, demonstrated impressive consistency by finishing 2nd in both races.

Don Wilson  and his  CONVEXITY  crew—Jeremy Wilmot, Ted Hackney, Tomas Dietrich, and Ian Liberty—had a stellar first day, scoring a 3rd place finish in Race 1 and clinching the bullet in Race 2. Wilson praised the great breeze and expressed satisfaction with their performance, noting,  “Anything can happen; there are a lot of great teams here, and we’re taking it one day at a time.”

CONVEXITY  now holds the early lead, but with the top 3 teams tied at 4 points, the competition is only heating up!

The Corinthian division is equally intense, with two teams tied at 24 points. Kent Pierce’s  AVERAGE  posted a 9-15, while Duane Yoslov’s  LOOPER  scored 12-12. Meanwhile, reigning Corinthian World Champion from Croatia, Ante Botica’s  MATARAN 24  is just 2 points behind with scores of 20-6 (26 pts).

Despite being less familiar with San Francisco’s challenging winds,  Pierce  and his crew—David Ryan Eastwood, Eric Stokke, Claire Hunt, and Tristan Richmond—are embracing the challenge and looking forward to the stronger winds forecasted later this week. Pierce also noted the unique weather patterns in San Francisco Bay, which could lead to unpredictable conditions, stating,  “We like weird. When things get weird, we get going.”

With such tight competition in both divisions, tomorrow’s races are sure to bring even more excitement.

Sailing on the outer course, the Melges 24 teams were welcomed back to the harbor by a beer boat, kicking off the post-race festivities on the water.

The 2024 Diversified Melges 24 Worlds was honored to have Team USA’s  Daniela Moroz  join us this evening for the Day 1 prize giving. Moroz, a 6-time Women’s Kite Foiling World Champion and 4-time Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year, recently finished 4th in her division at the Paris Olympics. During her remarks, Moroz shared valuable insights from her Paris 2024 experience and reaffirmed her commitment to pursuing gold at LA2028, declaring she has “unfinished business.” The Melges 24 fleet responded with thunderous applause, and we’re all excited to cheer her on in LA!

Tuesday’s schedule includes three races, with the first warning signal at 11:25 AM.

Top 10 after 2 races:

• USA 868 – CONVEXITY – Don Wilson (3, 1) – 4 points
• USA 820 – KINGSPOKE – Bora Gulari (1, 3) – 4 points
• GER 859 – NEFELI – Peter Karrie (2, 2) – 4 points
• USA 619 – STEPPING RAZOR – Anthony Kotoun (5, 5) – 10 points
• ITA 865 – BOMBARDA – Andrea Pozzi (7, 4) – 11 points
• USA 849 – FULL THROTTLE – Brian Porter (4, 7) – 11 points
• USA 856 – SENTINEL – Geoff Fargo (6, 13) – 19 points
• USA 829 – RAZA MIXTA – Peter Duncan (14, 8) – 22 points
• USA 830 – STRAIGHTARROW – Chelsea Simms (13, 10) – 23 points
• USA 549 – AVERAGE – Kent Pierce (9, 15) – 24 points  CORINTHIAN

Top 3 of the Corinthian division:

• 10. USA 549 – AVERAGE – Kent Pierce (9, 15) – 24 points
• 12. USA 855 – LOOPER – Duane Yoslov (12, 12) – 24 points
• 14. CRO 649 – MATARAN 24 – Ante Botica (20, 6) – 26 points

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About The Melges 24  – Best known for elite-level competition, the Melges 24 is a modern sport boat and the global leader in high-performance, one-design keelboat racing. Winning ‘Boat-of-the-Year’ when first launched in 1994 by Sailing World magazine, the Melges 24 raised the bar and set a new gold standard in performance keelboat racing. In 2024, the International Melges 24 Class has 900+ boats sailing competitively in 20+ countries on five continents. The World Championship is the pinnacle of the annual race schedule. Learn more at  www.melges24.com

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Published on August 18th, 2024 | by Editor

Reunion of sailing’s purest vanguards

Published on August 18th, 2024 by Editor -->

If you watched the Paris 2024 Olympics, it would not be unfair to say how boardsailing has a speed addition. The new equipment for Windsurf and Kite events have foils, and go blistering fast. So, it is with some curiosity how the fastest growing segment for board events – wingfoiling – has slowed down.

Trading complexity for convenience, sailors may still be on foiling boards, but in their hands is a wing sail. “In other sailing disciplines there is usually a sail and a mast connected to a boat, but we are physically holding our wings in the air,” noted Makani Andrews, Windsurfing Bronze Medalist at 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships.

While not as speedy as windsurf or kite rigs, wingfoil interest is spawning an increase in competition which included the inaugural U.S. WingFoil Championship . Phil Muller, US Sailing’s Youth Performance Manager, shares his experience from the event:

“Welcome to Wing Ding” regatta chairman Geoff Headington heralded to a room full of former windsurfers, kiters, dinghy sailors, paddlers and surfers who assembled at St. Francis Yacht Club recently for three days of wing foil racing that included slalom, course and a long-distance race from Crissy Field to Berkeley Pier and back.

After logging 150 miles of WingFoil racing, I now find myself at San Francisco airport on Sunday night, in a state of euphoria and exhaustion that might make me look like I’ve spent too much time on Haight-Ashbury. But the truth is, I just attended an almost spiritual reunion of sailing’s purest vanguards.

This event attracted WingFoilers from all corners – California, Washington, Hawaii, Mexico, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Florida, Puerto Rico. Boys and girls, men and women, from ages 12 to 68 years spent the weekend chasing one of St Francis’ favorite sons, Johnny Heineken, around the city front.

When I first came to San Francisco in 1998 for the U.S. Windsurfing Nationals, I was immediately blown away by the level of sailing, harshness of condition, and camaraderie in the parking lot of Crissy Field. Twenty-six years later not much has changed. The sailing zeitgeist continues, and the Bay remains a crucible for innovation, having birthed kite racing, kite foiling, windsurf foiling, and now WingFoiling.

My host and longtime windsurfing campaigner and friend, Steve Bodner, commented that if it weren’t for the yachts ripping across the City Front during the 34th America’s Cup, we wouldn’t have the WingFoil races we did today. Who’s to say exactly which factors led us to this moment, but the fact remains that San Francisco has always been the heart of innovation in our sport.

Everything we believe sport can do for us as humans; uniting young and old, pushing ourselves beyond our current capabilities, testing the mind and body, the joy and hardship of processing your own performance—these things and more were felt by all competitors this weekend.

What strikes me as particularly satisfying about the 2024 Wing Ding is how it brought together people from all different age groups and various parts of our extended sailing family, for example:

Legendary designer Pete Melvin and his son James; Windsurfing Hall of Famer Nevin Sayre and his son Rasmus; regatta host Geoff Headington and his son Morgan; 4x SUP World Champion Fiona Wylde brought a crew of water-women from Hood River; former Stanford Sailing Captain, Yuri Namikawa, and husband Cole Hatton both competed; F4 founder Al Meril and son Kai; WindClub Hawaii showed up with van full of gear and a posse of under 19 foilers that lit up the water; and the list goes on.

I’ve been to hundreds of awards ceremonies and St. Francis continues to deliver great food, raucous laughter, and an environment for building strong friendships. Many thanks to the club members and leaders who continue to support our slice of the sailing community.

As the sailing world tackles issues of participation, representation, and enjoyment the phrase “back in my day” reveals a growing divide between generations. My own catalog of sepia-toned memories from yesteryear continue to call me back to the water.

For those who don’t consider these Wing Dinging highfliers true “sailors,” that’s fine. The fact remains that whatever barriers hold us back, a bunch of sailors from every corner accumulated nearly 10,000 miles of buoy racing in San Francisco Bay.

Photos: https://usst.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0000cETlicxfMoA/2024-U-S-WingFoil-Championship

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Home  News  Event Recap: 2024 U.S. Team Racing Championship for the George R. Hinman Trophy 

Event Recap: 2024 U.S. Team Racing Championship for the George R. Hinman Trophy 

The 2024 U.S. Team Racing Championship , hosted by the Severn Sailing Association (SSA) in Annapolis, Maryland, was a thrilling display of tactical skill, teamwork, and competitive spirit. This prestigious event brought together top sailors from across the nation, all vying for the coveted George R. Hinman Trophy.  

24 teams of 6 sailors each convened in Annapolis to test their talents against the best team racers in the nation.   

Over the course of the regatta, teams competed in a Swiss League format with 220 races on the first two days. Light to moderate breeze from the Southeast greeted competitors on the first two days and on the final day, a very light Westerly prevailed, cutting down on the number of races able to be sailed on the ultimate day.  

The competition was fierce, with sailors navigating a variation of conditions, making every race a true test of strategy and coordination.  

In the end, Los Huevos emerged victorious for the second year in a row, showcasing exceptional boat handling, quick decision-making, and seamless communication.  

“Super grateful for the way the regatta ended up,” said Mitchell Callahan. “Grateful to the other five people on this team and to our parents and our many coaches along the way.”  

Results:   

• Los Huevos – Justin Callahan, Marbella Marlo, Mitchell Callahan, Sara Schumann, Lachlain McGranahan, Libby Redmond
• Rock City Cruising Club – Shawn Harvey, Graceann Nicolosi, Sean Segerblom, Caroline Teare, Teddy Nicolosi, Anisha Arcot  
• Jet Lag – Mateo Vargas, Samantha Steele, Kevin Laube, Yuri Namikawa, Oliver Toole, Sabrina Anderson  
• Doomsday – Spencer Cartwright, Sonia Lingos-Utley, Colin Merrick, Claire Buckley, Mackenzie Bryan, Michaela O’donnell  

FULL RESULTS  

“We’ve been lucky enough to sail at school together the past few years,” said Lachlain McGranahan of Los Huevos. “We’ve been sailing together for a long time now and we just enjoy doing it.”  

“The competitors were awesome and we learned a lot from each other,” said Sara Schumann.  

The event featured a two-day livestream with coverage provided by GoPro, the Official Action Camera of US Sailing and presenting partner of the US Team Racing Championship Livestream. Annapolis local, Ashley Love, gave live commentary, with numerous guests, including US Sailing’s Youth Programs Associate, Whitney Kent, SSA member, Arthur Blodgett, Event Chair, Lisa Pline, and many regatta competitors, volunteers, and officials.  

Off the water, competitors enjoyed socializing at beautiful Severn Sailing Association, while enjoying complimentary Black Seal Rum and Ginger Beer from Goslings , including the brand-new peach flavor, to make the famous Dark ‘n Stormy. Sailors were gifted custom event hats from Goslings, as well as event-branded dry bags from Gill.    

US Sailing would like to thank Severn Sailing Association for hosting a fantastic event, and local sponsors, Day Sailer Fleet One Annapolis, Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association, Lightning Annapolis Fleet, Snipe Annapolis Fleet, SpinSheet Magazine, Zim Sailing, and Navy Sailing for their support of the 2024 U.S. Team Racing Championship.  

The 2024 U.S. Team Racing Championship not only highlighted the high level of talent in American team racing, but also reinforced the importance of teamwork in achieving success on the water. Sailors and spectators alike left the event with a renewed appreciation for the excitement and camaraderie that team racing brings to the sport.  

For more information, photos, livestream replay, and results, click HERE  

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