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OSC Chairman Dean Brenner Explains Evolution of the 2012 Olympic Selection Procedures OSC Chairman Dean Brenner answers questions about the 2012 Olympic Team Trials - Sailing selection procedures. |
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The Year in Review – Highlights for US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics While the US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics continues to focus on the 2012, this past year was full of highlights for the athletes, coaches and support staff. We are grateful for every fan, supporter, sponsor, family member and partner, and looking forward to a successful 2011 as we sail fast toward the London Olympic and Paralympic Games. |
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US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics Members Win Two Medals at Sail Melbourne At Sail Melbourne US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics members took two medals, silver and bronze. Stuart McNay and Graham Biehl won a silver medal in the Men’s 470, while Erik Storck and Trevor Moore collected a bronze medal in the 49er class. |
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USSTAG Members Named US SAILING's 2010 SportsMan, SportsWoman and Team of the Year in Olympic and Paralympic Classes US SAILING has chosen nine US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics members as the sport’s 2010 SportsWoman, SportsMan and Team of the Year, in both Olympic and Paralympic classes, for outstanding on-the-water performance, achievement and sportsmanship. |
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On the Paralympic Campaign Trail with Mark LeBlanc As the top American finisher in the 2.4mR class at last week’s U.S. Disabled Sailing Championship, in St. Petersburg, Fla., Mark LeBlanc earned the title of National Champion. He talked to US SAILING about what he likes most about sailing the 2.4mR, what he’s doing to train for his Paralympic campaign, and shares his goals for 2011. |
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Preview to Sail Melbourne While the Northern Hemisphere is gripped in icy temperatures and thoughts of Holiday shopping, many of the world’s Olympic hopefuls are in Melbourne, Australia for the first stop on the International Sailing Federation Sailing World Cup 2010-2011 series. |
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Six USSTAG athletes on Short List for 2010 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman Short List includes: George Szabo, Paige Railey, Erika Reineke, Claire Dennis, Genny Tulloch and Anna Tunnicliffe |
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Equipment for 2011 US SAILING ISAF Youth World Qualifier Announced US SAILING’s Olympic Sailing Committee announced today the equipment for the 2011 US SAILING International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Youth World Qualifier, which will be held January 14-17, 2011 at Houston Yacht Club in La Porte, Texas. |
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2011 US Sailing Development Team Named Fifty-six talented athletes have been named to the 2011 US Sailing Development Team (USSDT), the youth pipeline team supported by US SAILING’s Olympic Sailing Committee (OSC). |
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US SAILING Recognizes 2010’s Outstanding Sailing Coaches US SAILING’s Olympic Sailing Committee has chosen two exemplary sailing coaches for the 2010 Coaches of the Year Awards. Based on nominations from the public, the OSC has named Greg Wilkinson (Rockport, Mass.) the National Coach of the Year and Jay Kehoe (Annapolis, Md.) the Developmental Coach of the Year. |
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On the Road to the Pan Am Games: Q&A with Jody Lutz, Lightning class On the Road to the Pan Am Games: Q&A with Jody Lutz (Brick, N.J.), who won the Lightning Trials with his brother Jay Lutz (Houston, Texas) and Derek Gauger (Ann Arbor, Mich.). |
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Olympic Sailing Committee Seeks Nominations for Coach of the Year Awards US SAILING’s Olympic Sailing Committee (OSC) seeks nominations from the public for the 2010 Coach of the Year Awards in Sailing. The awards are a part of the United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC) Coach Recognition Program which highlights the accomplishments and contributions of coaches who train athletes at all levels of sailing. |
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On the road to the Pan Am Games - Q&A with Greg Thomas, Hobie 16 As the top U.S. team, Greg Thomas and crew John Williams secured the Pan Am Games Hobie 16 berth at the recent Hobie 16 North American Championship, in Lake Mohave, Nev. US SAILING talked to Thomas about the regatta and what it means to represent the USA at the 2011 Pan Am Games. |
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From the Helm - Dean Brenner Olympic Sailing Program Chairman Dean Brenner on minimizing distractions. A report from the September issue of The Medalist |
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Coach Boat - A Report from Kenneth Andreasen As 2010 is coming to a close, at least what regattas are concerned, High Performance Director Kenneth Andreasen looks back at a very successful season. From the September issue of The Medalist |
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Notice of Race Published for First of Two 2011 Women's Match Race Qualifying Regattas The Notice of Race for the first of two Women's Match Race Qualifying Regattas for the 2011 US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics has been published online. |
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Trinity Yachts Becomes Silver Sponsor of US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics Yachts has renewed their partnership with the US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics (USSTAG) and increased their support as a Silver Sponsor through 2012. An elite builder of custom superyachts in the United States, Trinity Yachts was founded by John Dane III, who represented the U.S. at the 2008 Olympic Games in the Star class. |
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OSC Chairman Dean Brenner Explains Evolution of the 2012 Paralympic Selection Procedures In an interview with US SAILING, OSC Chairman Dean Brenner explains the evolution of the U.S. selection procedures. |
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US SAILING Announces Selection Procedures for the 2012 U.S. Paralympic Team Trials – Sailing US SAILING’s Olympic Sailing Committee (OSC) has finalized the selection procedures for the 2012 U.S. Paralympic Team – Sailing in the three events selected for the 2012 Paralympic Regatta, set for August 29-September 9, 2012 in Weymouth/Portland, England. |
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Application Process Open for 2011 US Sailing Development Team Applications are now being accepted for the 2011 US Sailing Development Team (USSDT), the youth pipeline team supported by US SAILING’s Olympic Sailing Committee (OSC). |
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USA’s Team Barkow Claims Silver at 2010 ISAF Women’s Match Racing World Championship USA’s Sally Barkow claimed the silver medal today at the ISAF Women’s Match Racing World Championship in a thrilling five-race match against eventual champion Lucy MacGregor (GBR). US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics’ Team Tulloch finished in 5th overall while US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics’ Team Tunnicliffe finished in 9th. |
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Registration Open for Olympic Sailing Program’s Development Training Camps Registration is now open for three upcoming development training camps in Miami, Fla., for young sailors competing in the Laser, Laser Radial, I420, 29er, 470, 49er, RS:X and Techno 293 classes. |
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Samson, Stokes Gain Valuable Experience at Youth Olympic Games Youth windsurfers Margot Samson and Ian Stokes enjoyed the experience of a lifetime representing the U.S. at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. |
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Athlete Notebook from Youth Olympic Games Read Margot Samson's first-hand description of her experience at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. |
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USSTAG Wins Two Bronze Medals at Sail for Gold, Three Sailing World Cup Medals US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics (USSTAG) fought hard in challenging conditions at Sail for Gold, winning two bronze medals and three ISAF Sailing World Cup medals. Find out who finished on the podium at this world-class event. |
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USSTAG Wins Star, Women’s 470 Races at Sail for Gold It was an exciting day for many classes at Skandia Sail for Gold, being the final day of racing for the three Paralympic classes and the final day of fleet racing before tomorrow's Medal Races for nine out of 10 Olympic classes. |
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Competition Heats Up, Point Spreads Tighten at Sail for Gold The leader board is starting to shake out at Skandia Sail for Gold, as today was the first day some of the bigger classes were split into gold, silver and bronze fleets. Seven US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics (USSTAG) teams currently sit in the top ten of the Olympic classes with one more day to go before Saturday’s Medal Races. |
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US SAILING Sends Two Windsurfers to Youth Olympic Games in Singapore Two youth windsurfers Margot Samson (Belleair, Fla.) and Ian Stokes (Norfolk, Va.) have qualified to represent the United States at the inaugural 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. |
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Stellar Day for USSTAG at Sail for Gold US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics (USSTAG) members shook off yesterday’s damp cold and hit their strides today with 12 top ten finishes in fleet racing, including two bullets, at Skandia Sail for Gold. |
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Wet and Windy Racing on Second Day of Sail for Gold Weymouth endured wet and windy weather on the second day of racing at Sail for Gold, which meant many classes weren’t able to finish the scheduled two races in suitable conditions. As sailors watched the pinned AP flags in 15-20 knots (and gusts of 25), they reminded themselves there are many races left – and many points up for grabs. |
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Team USA Shows Strength on First Day of Racing at Sail for Gold The first day of racing was smooth sailing at Skandia Sail for Gold, the final ISAF Sailing World Cup event of the 2009-2010 series. Team USA kicked off the event with some solid scores across the fleets. |
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USSTAG, USSDT Gear Up for Sail for Gold at Venue of 2012 Games Almost 50 members of the US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics and US Sailing Development Team have descended on Weymouth/Portland, England for the Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta, the final stop on the 2009-2010 ISAF Sailing World Cup circuit. The regatta is especially important for 2012 Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls because it is held at the venue of the 2012 Games. |
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Sailing Foundation of New York and New York Yacht Club Raise $150,000 for US Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Program The Sailing Foundation of New York raised an impressive $150,000 for the US Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Program at the Golden Spinnaker Regatta and Gala. |
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Sailing Foundation of New York and New York Yacht Club Raise $150,000 for US Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Program The Sailing Foundation of New York raised an impressive $150,000 for the US Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Program at the Golden Spinnaker Regatta and Gala. |
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USSDT Brings Home Impressive Medal Haul from Top International Events The old adage of practice makes perfect isn’t lost on the next generation of Olympic sailing hopefuls, who have shown the sailing community that tough training and commitment can pay off on the world’s stage. |
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Interview with USSDT’s Morgan Kiss, Katia DaSilva, International 420 World Championship Silver Medalists Morgan Kiss and Katia DaSilva, members of the US Sailing Development Team (USSDT), won an impressive silver medal at the 2010 International 420 World Championship, their best result yet on the international stage. |
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USSDT’s Reineke Becomes Laser Radial Youth World Champion US Sailing Development Team member Erika Reineke continued her successful sailing streak this month by becoming the 2010 Laser Radial Youth World Champion today. |
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US Youth World Team Wins Three Bronze Medals at Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championsh For the first time in 18 years, US SAILING’s Youth World Team won three medals at the 40th Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship today. |
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USSTAG’s Railey, USSDT’s Kiss Win Bronze Medals at Laser Radial World Championship USSTAG's Paige Railey and USSDT's Mitchell Kiss conquered a wide range of conditions to win bronze medals in the women’s and men’s divisions, respectively, at the Laser Radial World Championship in Largs, Scotland. |
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USSTAG’s Whitman/Dorsett Win Silver at IFDS World Championship USSTAG's Scott Whitman and Julia Dorsett scored a silver medal in the 12-boat SKUD-18 fleet at the 2010 IFDS World Championship, held in Medemblik, The Netherlands. |
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US SAILING Announces Selection Procedures for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Sailing US SAILING’s Olympic Sailing Committee (OSC) has finalized the selection procedures for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team – Sailing in the 10 events selected for the 2012 Olympic Regatta, set for July 27- August 12, 2012 in Weymouth/Portland, England. |
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Event Sponsors Announced for Olympic Sailing Benefit Organizers of the Golden Spinnaker Regatta & Gala, a benefit for the US Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Program, announces event sponsors. The fundraiser will be held at New York Yacht Club Harbour Court on July 31. |
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USSDT's 29ers Set to Compete at Europeans Five U.S. teams, including four US Sailing Development Team (USSDT) members, are set to compete at the 29er European Championship this week. |
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USSTAG's John Ruf Is New 2.4mR National Champion USSTAG's John Ruf, the 2008 Paralympic Bronze Medalist and 2010 World Champion in the 2.4mR, added another title to his list of achievements when he won the 2.4mR National Championship. |
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USSTAG, USSDT Members Win Four Medals, Two Medal Races at Kiel Week US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics and US Sailing Development Team athletes wrapped up another successful day at Kiel Week, winning four medals and grabbing two bullets in the Medal Races. |
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Record Day for USSTAG, USSDT at Kiel Week Nineteen USSTAG and USSDT boats posted impressive single-digit scores Tuesday at Kiel Week, the sixth event in the ISAF Sailing World Cup series. It was the single best day of scores for the USSTAG this quad. Nine U.S. boats qualified for Wednesday’s top-ten, double-point Medal Races to finish this competitive event. |
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Despite Light Wind at Kiel Week, Several USSTAG Teams Had Successful Third Day Continuing the light air streak of recent ISAF Sailing World Cup events, racing at Kiel Week has been stalled. For those fleets able to race, several USSTAG members had a successful day. |
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USSTAG, USSDT Start Kiel Week Off Strong Forty-four members of the USSTAG and USSDT are competing at Kiel Week, the sixth ISAF Sailing World Cup event in the 2009-2010 series. Check out all the latest news, photos and exclusive video from this high-stakes event. |
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Check Out All the USSTAG Photos from Kiel Week Wish you were in Kiel Week watching all the action? Check out all Fried Elliott's fantastic racing shots, and you'll feel like you're on the boat with your favorite USSTAG athlete. |
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USSTAG's Campbell/Nichol Win Silver at Star European Championship USSTAG’s Andrew Campbell/Brad Nichol won a silver medal at the 2010 Star European Championship, while the teams of George Szabo/Mark Strube and Mark Mendelblatt /John von Schwarz finished fourth and fifth, respectively. |
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USSTAG's Mendelblatt/Von Schwarz Score Second in Race 4 at Star Europeans USSTAG’s George Szabo and John von Schwarz grabbed a second place finish today, narrowly behind top finisher Robert Scheidt and Bruno Prada (BRA), who were neck and neck the entire race at the 2010 Star European Championship in Viareggio, Italy. |
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USSTAG’s Szabo/Strube Grab Third in Race 3 at 2010 Star Europeans USSTAG’s George Szabo and Mark Strube were the top American - and North American - finishers in the third race Wednesday at the 2010 Star European Championship in Viareggio, Italy. Read their analysis of competing in this deep, 132-boat fleet. |
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Training Camps Prepare Top Youth for Busy International Sailing Season US SAILING's Olympic Sailing Committee organized open training camps for members of the US Sailing Development Team (USSDT), US Youth World Team (YWT) and other youth sailors with Olympic aspirations in the Laser, Laser Radial, 29er and Techno 293 classes. During the intensive training camps, sailors participated in on-the-water drills and racing, as well as chalk talks and seminars about rules and technique. |
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On the Olympic Campaign Trail with USSTAG’s Andy Horton, Star Sailor USSTAG's Andy Horton talks about what he likes most about sailing Stars, what he’s doing differently in this Olympic campaign, and shares some key tricks of the trade for all sailors and athletes alike. |
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USSTAG's Horton, Lyne Win Bronze Medal at 2010 Delta Lloyd Regatta USSTAG's Andy Horton and James Lyne won a bronze medal in the 16-boat Star class at the Delta Lloyd Regatta, the fifth International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Sailing World Cup event in the 2009-2010 series. |
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US SAILING Announces 2010 US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics US SAILING, the national governing body for the sport, is proud to announce the members of the new 2010 US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics (USSTAG), the national sailing team comprised of Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls . The 2010 USSTAG includes at least the top two boats in each class selected for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Competitions in Weymouth/Portland, England. These athletes have proven to be the top performing sailors in the world: Nine are Olympians and two are Olympic medalists, two are Paralympians and Paralympic medalists, five are World Champions and three are ISAF Sailing World Cup champions. |
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Olympians and Olympic Hopefuls Scheduled to Speak at Yacht Clubs Across the United States The Olympic Sailing Program will launch a National Speaking Tour at several prestigious yacht clubs across the United States in 2010, US SAILING announced today. Members of the US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics (USSTAG) -- many of whom are Olympians/Paralympians and Olympic/Paralympic medalists – will provide an insider’s glimpse into their journeys to the 2012 Olympic/Paralympic Games in London and what it takes to be an Olympic/Paralympic class athlete. |
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Meet Kyle Rogachenko, New USSTAG Member Up-and-comer Kyle Rogachenko had the break-out performance of US SAILING's Rolex Miami OCR last month when he won a bronze medal in a deep 104-boat Laser fleet. |
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Interview with USSTAG's Paige Railey A college senior and star Laser Radial sailor, how does Paige Railey juggle it all? Her recent gold medals prove she's still on top of her game. |
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Olympic Sailing Chairman Dean Brenner: Formula for Sailing Success USSTAG's athletes are constantly training to step up their game - to sail faster and smarter. What sets apart the best from the rest? Dean Brenner explains. |
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Anna Tunnicliffe, Bora Gulari Honored at US SAILING’s Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Ceremony The awards recipients, chosen for their outstanding on-water sailing accomplishments in 2009, were recognized at the New York Yacht Club. |
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Interview with USSTAG's Andrew Campbell "Olympic sailing is hard," says the Star sailor, "but when you’re on the water racing, it’s as good as it gets." |
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St. Francis Yacht Club Becomes Gold Medal Partner St. Francis Yacht Club is the first yacht club to become a gold medal partner yacht club of the Olympic Sailing Program for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. |
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Sailing Teams Gear Up For Fitness Camp at Olympic Training Center More than 60 members of the USSTAG and USSDT in Colorado Springs, Colo., for a four-day, action-packed training camp at the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) official Olympic Training Center. |
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Interview with Sports Dietician Bob Seebohar Are you eating what your body needs to sail competitively? Sports Dietician Bob Seebohar shares some guidance on the direct correlation between nutrition and performance. |
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Teams Complete Intense Fitness Camp at Olympic Training Center The action never stopped for members of the USSTAG and USSDT, ages ranging from 16 to 41, during an intense fitness training camp at the official Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. |
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Get the Latest Results from Princess Sofia The ISAF Sailing World Cup heads to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, where USSTAG and USSDT athletes are competing against the best Olympic class sailors in the world. |
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USSTAG's Paralympic Class Athletes Participate in Training Camp at the Lakeshore Foundation Paralympic class sailors endured a series of rigorous tests to measure everything from grip strength, body fat composition and weight to strength and endurance. |
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USSTAG’s Zach Railey Dominates Medal Race at Princess Sofia; USA’s Barkow Wins Bronze Medal US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics’ Zach Railey dominated the top-ten Finn Medal Race from start to finish today, earning a bullet that punctuated his strategy-testing week at the 41st Princess Sofia Trophy in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. |
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LaserPerformance Becomes Silver Partner of USSTAG LaserPerformance, a long-time official sponsor of the US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics, has increased their support as a Bronze Partner to become a new Silver Partner of the USSTAG and USSDT. |
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Harken, Team McLube Join Forces to Become Silver Partner of USSTAG Harken Yacht Equipment and Team McLube, both long-time sponsors of the USSTAG, have teamed up to increase their partnership of the team through 2013. Their new collaborative support allows them to become a Silver Partner of the team. |
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Interview with USSTAG’s Mark Mendelblatt, Bronze Medalist at Star Western Hemisphere Despite major damage to their sails and boat earlier in the week, USSTAG's Mark Mendelblatt and John von Schwarz won a bronze medal at the 2010 Star Western Hemisphere Championship in Nassau, The Bahamas, wrapping up a week of high-action racing. |
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New England Ropes Renews Sponsorship of USSTAG New England Ropes has renewed their sponsorship of the US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics (USSTAG) as a Bronze Partner through 2012. |
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Hyères Preview: Planes, Trains and Automobiles US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics (USSTAG) and US Sailing Development Team (USSDT) members made the mad scramble to get to Europe – anywhere in Europe! – to compete at French Sailing Week in Hyères. |
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Get a Taste of the Action in Hyères Get the latest news, results, video interviews and photos from French Sailing Week in Hyères. |
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US SAILING Invites Young Olympic Hopefuls to Training Camp in Annapolis US SAILING's Olympic Sailing Committee will organize and run an open training camp in Annapolis, Md., for US Sailing Development Team (USSDT) members and youth sailors with Olympic aspirations in the Laser, Laser Radial, I420 and Techno classes. |
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Daily USSTAG Updates from Hyeres To race or not to race? That was the question today for race officials at Semaine Olympique Francaise, the fourth of seven events in the 2009-10 ISAF Sailing World Cup series. Hyères, France is known for its howling wind, but this week’s unusual light air has been better for tourists than Olympic class sailors. |
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USSTAG’s Team Tunnicliffe Wins Silver Medal in Hyères US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics’ Anna Tunnicliffe, Molly Vandemoer and Debbie Capozzi won a silver medal in the Women’s Match Racing event at the 42nd French Sailing Week today. |
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Barkow Wins NYYC's Women's Match Racing Regatta Sally Barkow and her crew Elizabeth Kratzig, Suzy Leech and Alana O’Reilly won the New York Yacht Club’s Women’s Match Racing regatta at Harbour Court, earning a spot to compete at Sail for Gold in August and Sail Melbourne in December. |