The Medalist U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Sailing - Issue No. 9, Spring 2016
The Medalist newsletter is your source for updates on the US Olympic and Paralympic sailing program and the national team, the US Sailing Team Sperry. This is our path to the podium.
Contents:
- Rio 2016 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team Roster Announced
- Miami Olympic Development Camp Provides Jump Start
- Sailing Foundation of New York Steps Up For The Team
- Video Rundown: Meet Briana, Stu and Annie; fly with Paris and Helena; ignore limits with Sarah and Cindy
- Snapshots from the Campaign Trail
- News From Dockside
- Shop Official Team Gear: The 2016 US Sailing Team Sperry Collection
Rio 2016 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team Roster Announced
The athletes selected to the team not only proved they belong in Rio, but this is a team of Olympic sailors Americans can be proud of. - Josh Adams
The last of seven regattas comprising the Rio 2016 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team Athlete Selection Series has concluded, and US Sailing has confirmed the names of the fifteen sailors who will represent the United States at the Olympic Games this coming August. The team hails from eight U.S. States and territories including California, Washington, Maryland, Michigan, Rhode Island, Florida, Wisconsin, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The finalization of the Olympic Team is the culmination of three and a half years of intense training and racing by dozens of America’s best sailors.
Note: Paralympic athlete selection will conclude on May 28.
The Luckiest Girls
A Good Start is the Focus
Recap: Miami Olympic Development Program Camp
Skimming across the water at breakneck speed, sailing a modern skiff like the 29er can appear to be an aquatic high-wire act, where one false move can lead to complete disaster. But looks can be deceiving. These boats are made to go fast and—as is the case with a bicycle—speed creates stability. Down speed, it’s another story.
Sailing Foundation of New York Steps Up Once Again
Raises over $250,000 in direct support for Team USA athletes.
We believe these athletes should be training and preparing for the Games every waking moment and not worrying about raising money, so we are committed to giving them as much support as we can. - Dean Brenner, SFNY President
Follow Through with Passion
Less Than 100 Days to Go
This August and September, US Sailing Team athletes will represent all American sailors on the world stage at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
But they can't do it alone. Here's how you can help:
Light At The End Of The Tunnel
Snapshots
From the Rio 2016 Athlete Selection Series.
News From Dockside
Flying Lessons: Trapeze Sailing
Limits Do Not Exist
The Medalist
For the first time, American sailing fans can show their colors by sporting the actual gear worn by US Sailing Team Sperry athletes at regattas around the world. Supplies are limited!
Team Media Guide
PRESS CONTACT: Will Ricketson, Olympic Communications Manager - willricketson@ussailing.org, (401) 683-0800
COMMERCIAL INQUIRIES: Martha Pitt, Commercial Manager - marthapitt@ussailing.org, (401) 683-0800
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Photography in this issue of The Medalist is copyright US Sailing. Contributing photographers in this issue: Jen Edney and Will Ricketson.