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🏆 As the 2024 U.S. Adult Sailing Championship for the Mallory Trophy approaches, the spotlight is on the collaboration between US Sailing and the network of Regional Sailing Associations (RSAs) across the country. This partnership underscores the vital role that RSAs play in the sport, particularly in the lead-up to major national events like the U.S. Adult Sailing Championship. US Sailing, as the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport, oversees a broad spectrum of activities across 11 distinct areas in the United States. 🇺🇸Within these areas, RSAs serve as the linchpin for organizing and coordinating sailing activities. These umbrella organizations ☂️bring together regional clubs, ensuring that local sailors have access to a well-structured calendar of races, classes, regattas, and handicapping systems. More than just administrative bodies, RSAs are the backbone of grassroots sailing in the United States, fostering a strong community and promoting the sport at all levels. Read more about RSAs here: https://lnkd.in/eQdADArT #USSailing #RegionalSailing

this is a bit of a different post from my normal LinkedIn feed, but think it is worth publishing. I raced the 2024 Newport to Bermuda offshore sailing race with an awesome crew put together by Patrick Powers and won our division (Finisterre cruiser/racers) outright. It was harsh conditions and of the fleet of 160 boats racing across more than 600 ocean miles, one boat sank outright, another took on water to the point where the crew abandoned ship, another was dis-masted, and another lost their engine, all electrical power, and modern charts. I am confident to say such events attract veterans at a higher percentage than their representation in society for a variety of reasons. They are physically and mentally challenging events where you sleep no more than 3 1/2 hours at a time as you are on a watch schedule, and constantly in motion on the boat and problem solving issues constantly. You are part of a team working together towards a goal and have to endure hardships of no showers, difficult sleeping conditions (hot bunking, noise when you want to sleep), bad coffee, and sometimes cold food. But it is all that that attracts is. The allure of a sense of challenge and danger- facing off with the weather, luck, and other conditions, harkens back to our time in service. It can also be incredibly therapeutic with requirements to slow down, watch beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and see dolphins, flying fish, and whales. And the quiet and peace of being under sail with no noise but the softness of the wind across your canvas is a blessing that has to be experienced to understand (in between white knuckle moments). Making it even better is the teams association with Gold Star Sailing (goldstarsailing.org), a nonprofit that uses the beauty of sailing as a vehicle to instill confidence and leadership and promote healing for children of fallen US military service members. If you have a chance, please check them out, they are an amazing charity. https://lnkd.in/e_mXYMU6

The first telling off as a first timer 🙈 its foreign, feels weird and you're not quite sure how to go about it! Top tip: Trust your gut and talk to returner staff if you're unsure how to handle things for support 🤝 Intrigued by the sound of Camp America? Click the link below to get yourself a brochure! https://lnkd.in/gNGMEy8n #campamerica #summer #camp #summercamp #campinamerica #campcounselor #summercampcounselor

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🚤 Getting ready for summer? Don't forget to renew your boat registration! 🛥️ Ensure smooth sailing all season long by completing this essential task ahead of time. #BoatRegistration #SummerPreparation #SmoothSailing #BoatingSeason #RenewYourRegistration #BoatLife #WatercraftRegistration #SummerBoating #SafetyFirst #GetReadyForSummer

The first telling off as a first timer 🙈 its foreign, feels weird and you're not quite sure how to go about it! Top tip: Trust your gut and talk to returner staff if you're unsure how to handle things for support 🤝 Intrigued by the sound of Camp America? Click the link below to get yourself a brochure! https://lnkd.in/gNGMEy8n #campamerica #summer #camp #summercamp #campinamerica #campcounselor #summercampcounselor

The first telling off as a first timer 🙈 its foreign, feels weird and you're not quite sure how to go about it! Top tip: Trust your gut and talk to returner staff if you're unsure how to handle things for support 🤝 Intrigued by the sound of Camp America? Click the link below to get yourself a brochure! https://lnkd.in/gNGMEy8n #campamerica #summer #camp #summercamp #campinamerica #campcounselor #summercampcounselor

🚤 Getting ready for summer? Don't forget to renew your boat registration! 🛥️ Ensure smooth sailing all season long by completing this essential task ahead of time. #BoatRegistration #SummerPreparation #SmoothSailing #BoatingSeason #RenewYourRegistration #BoatLife #WatercraftRegistration #SummerBoating #SafetyFirst #GetReadyForSummer

🚤 Getting ready for summer? Don't forget to renew your boat registration! 🛥️ Ensure smooth sailing all season long by completing this essential task ahead of time. #BoatRegistration #SummerPreparation #SmoothSailing #BoatingSeason #RenewYourRegistration #BoatLife #WatercraftRegistration #SummerBoating #SafetyFirst #GetReadyForSummer

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