US Sailing makes organizational changes

Bristol, RI (February 21, 2025) – US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the United States, today announced a strategic restructuring of its organization to optimize support for its core programs, including Olympic and high-performance sailing, offshore sailing, education, community sailing, competition, and youth development.

This restructuring includes the realignment of certain roles and responsibilities, resulting in the elimination of approximately ten positions (some of which are open positions) and a reduction of other operating expenses.

The organization reports that staffing reduction follows careful consideration and analysis of current and future needs, and won’t affect the quality of the core services US Sailing provides to its members.

“We are committed to ensuring that US Sailing remains a strong and vibrant organization that supports the sailing community at all levels,” said Henry Brauer, President of the Board of US Sailing. “This restructuring will allow us to operate more efficiently and effectively, while continuing to provide exceptional service to our members.”

US Sailing assures that member-facing programs and services will not be materially impacted by this restructuring, and will continue its dedication to supporting:

● Olympic and High Performance Sailing: Providing the resources and support necessary for USA athletes to achieve success on the world stage.
● Youth Development: Investing in youth sailing initiatives that inspire and empower the next generation of sailors.
● Offshore Sailing: Promotion and development of offshore sailing through training programs, safety initiatives, and competitive opportunities.
● Education: Providing comprehensive training programs for sailors of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and skill levels.
● Community Sailing: Committed to supporting community sailing programs that introduce new sailors to the sport and foster a lifelong love of sailing.
● Competition and Safety: Leading the world in training race officials, developing safety at sea best practices and training, and continuing to develop rules and best practices for the sport.

“This strategic realignment will better position US Sailing to focus on these key areas and ensure the continued growth and success of sailing in the United States,” added Bauer. “We are excited about the future of sailing and our ability to serve the sailing community.”

The reorganization will have certain members of the US Sailing staff move up into new roles and take on more responsibility, while a combined sponsorship and development team will be positioned to develop the resources needed to continue to lead the sport.

Additionally, US Sailing is continuing to move forward with the search for a new CEO and hope to have an announcement on that search soon. When a new CEO is in place, they will be able to reassess organizational structure in conjunction with the strategic planning process.

About US Sailing
The United States Sailing Association (US Sailing), certified by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee as the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing in the United States, is dedicated to leading, advancing, supporting, and ensuring integrity in sailing at every level.

Founded in 1897, US Sailing, now serving over 35,000 members as well as over 1,500 yacht clubs and sailing centers, offers training and certifications for sailors, instructors, and race officials, oversees national championships, manages offshore ratings, conducts regional and national events, and spearheads initiatives to increase accessibility.

US Sailing also leads the training and development of the US Sailing Team for the Olympic Games and high-performance international competitions, providing comprehensive financial, logistical, coaching, technical, fitness, marketing, and communications support, as well as managing the Team USA athlete selection procedures for the Olympic Games. More at www.ussailing.org.

Source: US Sailing, SSN