The National Governing Body of the sport of sailing.
US Sailing sets the course for sailors to enjoy the sport for a lifetime. For those just beginning, US Sailing ensures that they will learn from experienced and certified instructors who are trained using national standards and an acclaimed curriculum. For sailing programs and sailing organizations, US Sailing’s National Sailing Programs Symposium and Sailing Leadership Forum bring together experts who address the latest developments in these fields of the sport. Young sailors just starting out can learn about sailboat racing through one of many Junior Olympic sailing festivals organized by US Sailing every year.
For racing sailors, US Sailing ensures integrity on the course and a level playing field by training and certifying race officials, judges and umpires and by maintaining standardized rules and sailing instructions. The 15 National Championships organized by US Sailing offer various disciplines of racing where sailors test their skills against the best in the country. US Sailing provides handicap rating certificates and safety programs for sailboat owners who enjoy competing in offshore events.
For sailors aiming to represent the USA at the Olympic Games, US Sailing trains, selects and manages the US Sailing Team and Olympic program.
Southern Boating Media is proud to produce one of the few remaining privately owned consumer boating publications in the U.S. as well as a host of digital products and award-winning events.
Southern Boating Magazine was launched in 1972 by Skip Allen, an ardent sailor, yachtsman, and publisher, whose lifelong career was in the marine industry.
Since then, Southern Boating Media group has evolved to produce custom content, events, a multitude of web tools, a library of boating resources, video products, and much more.
Southern Boating continuously brings the best of the boating lifestyle to our readers. Each issue includes editorial reviews of vessels 30-100 feet; cruising destinations with detailed resources; innovative marine products for you and your boat; groundbreaking electronics and projects for the do-it-yourselfer; interesting interviews; boating events; fresh, onboard recipes, and much more.
Our columnists share their local knowledge for six regional updates from the Chesapeake Bay to southern Florida, The Bahamas, Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico to keep mariners updated on their preferred cruising grounds. Our pages encompass the adventure, luxury and unique spirit that the nautical lifestyle evokes, and we strive to inspire a new passion and love for the water and boating with each issue.
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