⛵ 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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