Happy 2026, sailors! ⛵️ The American Sailor Podcast is back for its first episode of the year, and we are kicking things off with some major announcements and a deep dive into the 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year finalists!
Here is what’s on deck:
🏆 Rolex Finalists: The Best of 2025
The shortlists are in, and the competition is stacked! We’re discussing the incredible seasons of:...Happy 2026, sailors! ⛵️ The American Sailor Podcast is back for its first episode of the year, and we are kicking things off with some major announcements and a deep dive into the 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year finalists!
Here is what’s on deck:
🏆 Rolex Finalists: The Best of 2025
The shortlists are in, and the competition is stacked! We’re discussing the incredible seasons of:
• Yachtsman Finalists: Justin Callahan (Team/Match Racing & Snipe), Taylor Canfield (J/70 & M32 Worlds), and Paul Cayard (Star World Champion 37 years after his first win!).
• Yachtswoman Finalists: Allie Bell (Transpac winner), Laura Grondin (J/70 World Champion), and Pearl Lattanzi (Waszp Women’s World Champion).
⚓️ US Sailing News & Updates
• Olympic Leadership: Big welcome to Molly Vandemore, our new Director of Olympic Sailing! Molly and CEO Charlie Enright are leading a restructure to charge toward LA 2028 and beyond.
• National Coaching Symposium: We’re back in person! Join us in Merritt Island, FL, Feb 17-19. Keynotes include Triple Olympic Medalist Mat Belcher and coaching legend Dave Perry. Register by Feb 1st to avoid late fees!.
• Regional Symposiums: Coming to Seattle, Bristol, and more! (Note: The Hilton Head event is currently postponed due to weather) .
• Host a Course: Want a Level 1-3 instructor course at your club? Submit your request form at least six weeks in advance to get on the calendar.
🎧 Tune In
Catch the full breakdown of the "Why of the Y" (Yachtsman/Yachtswoman) and hear Phil Mueller rub in the 76-degree Florida weather.
📺 Watch on YouTube to see Whitney’s "art gallery" backdrop or 🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts!
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Ep. 15 Notice Board: All things Rolex Yachtsman...

Gather ‘round: it’s Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year season!! Hosts John Pearce, Lexi Pline, and Whitney Kent (with special guest Phil Muller!) talk all things Y of Y on the pod this week, from the nomination process to an overview of each of the finalists. Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️

⛵ The American Sailor Podcast: 2025 Year-End Wrap-Up!
As we look toward 2026, the official podcast of US Sailing is wrapping up the year with a special holiday episode. Hosts John Pierce, Whitney Kent, and Lexi Pine share major highlights from 2025 and what’s on the horizon for the sailing community.
Key Highlights:
• New Leadership: 2025 marked the start of Charlie Enright’s tenure as the new...⛵ The American Sailor Podcast: 2025 Year-End Wrap-Up!
As we look toward 2026, the official podcast of US Sailing is wrapping up the year with a special holiday episode. Hosts John Pierce, Whitney Kent, and Lexi Pine share major highlights from 2025 and what’s on the horizon for the sailing community.
Key Highlights:
• New Leadership: 2025 marked the start of Charlie Enright’s tenure as the new CEO of US Sailing, bringing a fresh, "doer" mentality to the organization.
• Epic Championship Season: It was a landmark year for championships, including the first mountain-hosted adult championship in Park City and the debut of foiling in the single-handed championships.
• Upcoming Symposiums: Get ready for 2026! Regional symposiums are kicking off in South Carolina (Jan 23-25), Seattle (Feb 21-22), and Rhode Island (March 18), plus the return of the National Coaching Symposium in Florida (Feb 18-19).
• Awards & Nominations: Don’t forget to nominate the "legends" in your community! Applications for association awards are open through December 31st.
• Mailbag Hot Take: The team discussed a passionate listener's suggestion to move high school and college sailing away from the traditional 420 toward more high-performance boats.
Action Items for Sailors: ✅ Sign up to host an instructor or safety course for 2026. ✅ Check out your US Sailing member benefits for discounts on gear like Revo sunglasses and SailFlow. ✅ Get away from the screens and go touch some waves!
Listen to the full episode at americansailing.org or on your favorite podcast platform!
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Ep 14 Notice Board: Holiday Edition!

Catch the year’s final American Sailor Episode where hosts John Pearce, Lexi Pline and Whitney Kent discuss their favorite highlights from 2025. Perfect listening while you do your last-minute wrapping or the drive to grandma’s house 🎄🎁

US Sailors Shine in Palma with Two Silver Medals and Strong Top-Four Finishes

After six days of competition on the Bay of Palma at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía, Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid delivered a standout performance in the 49er class, securing the silver medal. Noah Lyons also claimed silver in the iQFoil class, adding to a strong showing for the US delegation.

Just off the podium, Noah...US Sailors Shine in Palma with Two Silver Medals and Strong Top-Four Finishes

After six days of competition on the Bay of Palma at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía, Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid delivered a standout performance in the 49er class, securing the silver medal. Noah Lyons also claimed silver in the iQFoil class, adding to a strong showing for the US delegation.

Just off the podium, Noah Runciman finished fourth in the Men's Formula Kite, while Charlotte Rose earned a fourth-place result in the ILCA 6. In total, 47 American athletes competed on the world stage in Palma, highlighting the depth and strength of America's sailing talent. Show more

⚓ The Gang’s All Here!
The American Sailor Podcast is Back!
After "many moons" out in the wild, Lexi Pline has officially returned to the pod! She joins John Pierce and Whitney Kent to catch us up on a whirlwind month of sailing news, from the turquoise waters of Bermuda to the high-stakes world of Olympic formatting.
🏆 Regatta Recap & World Tours
• Bermuda Gold Cup: A double-win for Sweden!...⚓ The Gang’s All Here!
The American Sailor Podcast is Back!
After "many moons" out in the wild, Lexi Pline has officially returned to the pod! She joins John Pierce and Whitney Kent to catch us up on a whirlwind month of sailing news, from the turquoise waters of Bermuda to the high-stakes world of Olympic formatting.
🏆 Regatta Recap & World Tours
• Bermuda Gold Cup: A double-win for Sweden! Yanni Bernson took the Open title, while Anna Östling and her Wing Sailing Team dominated the Women’s event.
• World Match Racing Tour Final: Keep an eye on the final in China this January. Representing the US are world #1 Chris Pool and college standout Christian Prendergast.
• Multihull Championship: 85 boats took over Corpus Christi for a high-energy "party on the water" featuring Hobie Waves, line dancing, and some serious Texas Hold'em.
📈 US Sailing News
• Stakeholder & Foundation Summits: Whitney gave us the inside scoop on the recent gatherings in Bristol and Annapolis. Central themes included the vital role of community sailing and the power of philanthropy in growing the sport.
• The New Strategic Plan: US Sailing’s roadmap for the coming years is finalized and dropping publicly very soon!
⛵️ The Future of the Olympics (LA 2028)
• World Sailing is testing new formats for the 2028 Games to make racing more "made-for-TV." Expect shorter, 4-day regattas and high-stakes "knockout" finals designed to ensure the winner of the last race takes the Gold.
🎓 Scholastic Standouts
• College: Huge congrats to Harvard for dominating the Match Racing Nationals and the Open Single-handed Nationals (shoutout to Robbie Meek!). Cornell’s Gilda Dondona took home the Women’s Single-handed title.
• High School: Severn School put on a clinic at the Atlantic Coast Champs, winning by a massive 50 points!
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📣 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
We’re prepping a special year-end holiday episode. Send your questions, topics, or "mailbag" suggestions to americansailor@ussailing.org. Pro tip: Include your mailing address—John might just send a little something your way!
Listen to the full episode now! 🎧
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Ep 13: The Return of the Notice Board

The crew is back! Catch up on the latest in the sailing world as Lexi reveals where she’s been adventuring, Whitney recaps the Stakeholder & Foundation Summit, and JP brings you inside the Thanksgiving Youth Camp.

🌊 New Podcast Episode: The Legendary Betsy Allison! ⛵️
We sat down with the one and only Betsy Allison to talk about her incredible journey from a "normal kid" on Barnegat Bay to a Hall of Fame sailor and world-class coach. 🏆

This episode covers it all:

The Legend’s Roots: How a "no-cleats" Sunfish and family time fueled a lifelong passion.

Adaptive Sailing: Betsy shares her 20-year journey...🌊 New Podcast Episode: The Legendary Betsy Allison! ⛵️
We sat down with the one and only Betsy Allison to talk about her incredible journey from a "normal kid" on Barnegat Bay to a Hall of Fame sailor and world-class coach. 🏆

This episode covers it all:

The Legend’s Roots: How a "no-cleats" Sunfish and family time fueled a lifelong passion.

Adaptive Sailing: Betsy shares her 20-year journey coaching the US Paralympic team and why "inclusion" is the future of the sport.

Breaking Barriers: From Captain Hook to modern-day world champions, we discuss how sailing is the ultimate equalizer for athletes with disabilities.

The Future of Fun: Why we need to bring the "social" and "fun" back into local racing to keep the sport growing.

"Just because someone may be a little bit different physically or intellectually doesn't mean that they can't be a valued part of the sailing community." — Betsy Allison

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
🔗 Visit us at americansailing.org to submit your questions for Betsy’s next visit!

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Ep. 12 Interview: Betsy Alison's remarkable story

This week, American Sailor co-host Whitney Kent sits down with US Sailing colleague and friend Betsy Alison. Betsy has worked at US Sailing for nearly two decades, currently leading the Adult Sailing department. She is a five time Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year winner and has dominated an array of different boat classes throughout her professional career. Betsy coached the most successful...

Sailors, catch up on the latest from the American Sailor Podcast!
⛵️🎙️In this "Notice Board" episode, hosts John Pierce, Whitney Kent, and Janelle Martin are joined by guest host and sailing legend Andrew Campbell!
Andrew brings his expertise as a 2008 Olympian, three-time America’s Cup competitor with American Magic, and current member of the SailGP USA team.
Here’s what’s inside the...Sailors, catch up on the latest from the American Sailor Podcast!
⛵️🎙️In this "Notice Board" episode, hosts John Pierce, Whitney Kent, and Janelle Martin are joined by guest host and sailing legend Andrew Campbell!
Andrew brings his expertise as a 2008 Olympian, three-time America’s Cup competitor with American Magic, and current member of the SailGP USA team.
Here’s what’s inside the episode:College Sailing Corner: A deep dive into the "Year of the Hoya" (2006) and Andrew’s decorated college career.
They also cover current results, including Harvard's win at the Open Atlantic Coast Championship and Stanford's victory in the Women's event.
Championship News: Updates on recent and upcoming events, including the J/70 Worlds in Buenos Aires (huge congrats to winner Laura Grondin!), the J/22 North Americans, and the Kennedy Cup.
SailGP Buzz: Andrew shares insights on the upcoming season finale in Abu Dhabi and the "Turkey legs on the foils" plan for Thanksgiving training.
Pro Tips: The "Say Yes to Sailing" philosophy—why the best way to learn is simply to get out on the water, no matter the boat or format.
Notable Shoutouts:Justin Callahan (Harvard) for winning his division at ACCs four years in a row!Vanessa Lahrkamp (Stanford) for her incredible dominance in both open and women’s circuits.
🎧 Listen now to get the full download on the industry news, regatta results, and sailing stories you don't want to miss.
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Ep. 11 Notice Board: Guest Host Andrew Campbell...

In this week’s episode, the crew is joined by guest host and sailing rockstar Andrew Campbell, chatting about youth sailing, college sailing, Olympics, America's Cup, SailGP and much more.

As many of you know, we don’t normally use the SV Impavidas page for personal family matters. We keep this page for our YouTube channel, our sailing life, and all the usual chaos that comes with it. (Other than the amazing artwork our daughter Roxie does when she is well enough to)
But today, we’re making an exception.......
We are back in the UK and to support our daughter, Roxanne, after...As many of you know, we don’t normally use the SV Impavidas page for personal family matters. We keep this page for our YouTube channel, our sailing life, and all the usual chaos that comes with it. (Other than the amazing artwork our daughter Roxie does when she is well enough to)
But today, we’re making an exception.......
We are back in the UK and to support our daughter, Roxanne, after devastating news yesterday. She has been through years of serious health problems, repeated surgeries, pain, infection, and being passed from pillar to post. She has now finally seen a private specialist who has confirmed that she needs urgent surgery.
Although she has now been added to an NHS waiting list, the timescale she has been given is far too long for her situation. She needs help much sooner than that.
We know how frightening and frustrating that feels. We went through our own version of it when I needed a heart valve replacement and had to seek private treatment abroad because waiting was simply too dangerous.
Roxanne is now trying to raise £8,000 for the surgery she urgently needs. This won’t solve everything overnight, but it will be the first proper step towards recovery and towards getting her life back. Most importantly, it will give her a chance to be more present for her young son, who needs his mum.
We know that many people are under pressure financially, and we completely understand that not everyone can donate. But even sharing her post could make a real difference.
So today, as parents, we’re asking our followers to please read Roxanne’s story and, if you can, share it.
Link. www.gofundme.com/f/after-25-surgeries-im-still-fig… Show more

A Personal Appeal for Our Daughter Roxanne

https://www.gofundme.com/f/after-25-surgeries-im-still-fighting-to-be-here-for-my-son?attribution_id=sl:6a60edc5-07d5-4fe7-974d-ab4a06376dc9&lang=en_GB&ts=1773908560&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp20_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link As many of you know, we don’t normally use the SV Impavidas page for personal family matters. We keep this page for our YouTube channel, our...

🚢 Big News: The Corinth Canal is Reopening! 🌊

After extensive technical upgrades and a transition to a more modern, safer operational model, the Corinth Canal is officially set to reopen.

Key Details:

📅 Target Date: The week commencing Monday, June 29, 2026.

🕒 New Schedule: Moving to a 24/7, 365-day operation model.

🛡️ Focus: Enhanced safety standards and long-term resilience for shipping and...🚢 Big News: The Corinth Canal is Reopening! 🌊

After extensive technical upgrades and a transition to a more modern, safer operational model, the Corinth Canal is officially set to reopen.

Key Details:

📅 Target Date: The week commencing Monday, June 29, 2026.

🕒 New Schedule: Moving to a 24/7, 365-day operation model.

🛡️ Focus: Enhanced safety standards and long-term resilience for shipping and tourism.

This marks the completion of a multi-year project to ensure this historic landmark remains a reliable artery for international maritime traffic. Safe travels to all the vessels heading back to the Isthmus soon!

For more info, visit: www.corinthcanal.com

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Legends & Leaders on the American Sailor Podcast!
This week, we are bringing you a double-header of sailing excellence. We sit down with the new "Chief" of US Sailing and a Newport icon who paved the way for women on the bow. ⛵️

⚓️ Part 1: The CEO Corner with Charlie Enright
Fresh off his first six months as CEO of US Sailing, Charlie Enright joins us to talk about his whirlwind tour of the U.S...Legends & Leaders on the American Sailor Podcast!
This week, we are bringing you a double-header of sailing excellence. We sit down with the new "Chief" of US Sailing and a Newport icon who paved the way for women on the bow. ⛵️

⚓️ Part 1: The CEO Corner with Charlie Enright
Fresh off his first six months as CEO of US Sailing, Charlie Enright joins us to talk about his whirlwind tour of the U.S. sailing scene.

On the Road: From the high-energy Blue Chip Regatta in Wisconsin to the inspiring USOPC Assembly in Salt Lake City as we look toward LA28.

Strategic Vision: Charlie gives us an inside look at the new US Sailing Strategic Plan (launching this November!) and his "myopic" focus on making sure US Sailing does the most important things exceptionally well.

The "Stoke" Award: A recap of the Archipelago Rally, where Charlie’s own kids took home the hardware!

🌟 Part 2: The Original "Bow Chick" – Martha Parker
We are honored to welcome Martha Parker, founder of Team 1 Newport, to share stories from her incredible 40-year career.

Breaking Glass Ceilings: Martha recalls being the first woman to win prize money in sailing and her days doing bow for America’s Cup legends.

Survival & Success: A raw look at the early days of Team 1 Newport—starting on a second floor with no budget, surviving "trial by fire" management, and the mentors who helped her turn a small shop into a 40-year legacy.

The Mantra: "If you told me I couldn't do something, I'd dig my heels in and prove you wrong."

📈 Also in this Episode:
Annapolis Boat Show Recap: 50,000 sailors, hundreds of conversations, and the return of the face-to-face sailing community.

Youth Champs News: The fierce battle for the IQFoil Youth World spot at Lauderdale Yacht Club.

🎧 Tune in to hear these two powerhouses discuss the past, present, and future of American sailing!

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Ep. 10 Interview: Newport icon Martha Parker

In this week's episode Janel interviews Martha Parker. They talk about Martha's firsts, Team One Newport, and so much more.