As I mark 100 days as CEO of US Sailing, I want to take a moment to reflect, report, and recommit—to you, to our mission, and to the future of sailing in the United States.

A total of 93 individuals were in attendance, including 21 distinguished Past Commodores, some of whom represented the club's earliest decades. It was a truly remarkable gathering, bringing together leaders from the 1970s through the 2020s. We were honored to have many of the Past Commodores' spouses in attendance

We need more sailors! And adults are difficult to cultivate for lots of reasons. They already have work, houses to maintain, children, and other hobbies to keep them busy. And learning how to sail / race isn’t something that comes naturally to most people.

Photographers from around the globe are invited to submit their best yacht racing images captured between October 14, 2024, and October 12, 2025. The top 80 photographs, selected by an international jury, will be showcased on the event website starting October 20, where the public will be able to vote for the coveted Public Award.

The Berlin Yacht Club (BYC) proudly marks its 75th anniversary this year, celebrating three-quarters of a century dedicated to the sport of sailing, seamanship, and stewardship on Berlin Reservoir. Incorporated on November 22, 1950, the club stands as a testament to the dedication and determination of NE Ohio sailors.