What’s New

Newport, R.I. – IYRS School of Technology & Trades has launched an interactive virtual tour of its marine trades and advanced technology campus. IYRS collaborated with education company EAB and the YouVisit virtual experience platform to create the tour which features 10 unique stops including the school’s marina, wharf, welcome center, maritime library and workshops. The virtual tour can be viewed at iyrs.edu as well as https://www.youvisit.com/tour/139527/144564/. “IYRS attracts students from across the country and the world,” said IYRS President Kern Maass. “For…

A recent survey of American boaters shows that their pattern of year-over-year spending growth reported for 2024 vs. 2023 will continue into 2025. This information should allow the boating industry as well as boating enthusiasts to enter the new year with a positive, encouraging perspective. Padin & Estabrook LLC, an independent marketing and research firm, reported on its boaters’ usage and attitude study they did for McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers (Mamaroneck, NY) with the cooperation of…

We’re thrilled to announce a major expansion at SendIt Sailing! We are now an official dealer for world-renowned ILCA, Optimist, C420, and SB20 boats by Devoti Boats, along with Optimists by McLaughlin. This partnership brings high-performance boats to our lineup, meeting the highest standards for sailing enthusiasts everywhere. Why Devoti Boats? Founded by Luca Devoti, an Olympic silver medalist and passionate sailor, Devoti Boats is known for its precision, quality, and durability. Luca’s commitment to craftsmanship, coupled with his competitive…

US Sailing is accepting nominations for the 2025 Kevin Burnham Memorial Award as well as the Kevin Burnham Memorial Grant. These two separate honors were established in memory of Kevin Burnham, 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and 1992 Olympic Silver Medalist. The deadline for grant applications and nominations for the award is October 31, 2024. Grants are open to sailors aged 31 and under who demonstrate outstanding competitive sailing potential, display an infectious enthusiasm, and compete in two-person Olympic class…

As of September 1, 2024, Massey Yacht Sales & Service of Palmetto, Florida and Springline Yacht Sales of Mystic, Connecticut have merged their two, well-respected and long-standing businesses. The merge was made to, not only, more than double the size of their operations, but to offer a top-tier sales process to a wider range of clientele in both the Northeast and Southeast regions. Rick Dieterich is the General Manager of all Massey Yacht Sales & Service operations…

Two other Northeast sailors also honored at NSPS On Thursday, February 1, 2024, as part of US Sailing’s National Sailing Programs Symposium in Savannah, GA, the best U.S. sailor athletes of 2023 were honored among family, friends, peers, competitors, and contributors to the sport of sailing.  Charlie Enright (Barrington, RI) and Christina Wolfe (Orcas, WA) were awarded the 2023 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Award and were celebrated along with fellow 2023 award finalists Betsy…

Our friends at New York Yacht Club American Magic are proud to introduce the groundbreaking women’s team set to make history while representing the United States at the Puig Women’s America’s Cup, scheduled from October 10 to 16 in Barcelona, Spain. Among the half-dozen athletes on the squad are four Olympians, two former winners of US Sailing’s Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year award, and a recent winner of The Ocean Race. Collectively, they bring to this challenge…

Bill Crane Launches the Storm Marine Group to Build Versatile, Affordable Institutional Sailboats Weston, CT – Bill Crane and a group of influential marine industry experts and professionals today announced the launch of the Storm Marine Group (www.stormmarinegroup.com), a highly specialized organization that will dramatically change the approach to building and maintaining institutional sailboats in the United States. “My partners and I have all grown up sailing and racing institutional boats,” said Crane, who was the Chairman…

October 20, 2023 – The 2022-2023 ICSA All-Academic team has been reviewed and selected. This year an impressive 277 student athletes have been named to the team. The ICSA All-Academic Sailing Team recognizes Juniors and Seniors who have participated as a competitor or alternate in seven regattas (2022-2023) and have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale. ICSA All-Academic Committee Chair: Dan Thompson  Theodore Lutton, Bates College – NEISAHarry Stevenson, Bates College – NEISALilly Mathieu,…

5 tips from the BoatUS Foundationfor protecting you and your crew while boating in severe heat ANNAPOLIS, Md., July 24, 2023 – As the country continues to bake under record high temperatures, boaters often head to the water for respite. However, some may be unprepared for what it takes to withstand a high-heat day. Here are five tips from the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water that can help ensure everyone’s safety as temperatures climb….