About US Sailing ![](//images.clubexpress.com/903047/graphics/logo-ussailing_1785091712.png)
Established in 1897 and headquartered in Bristol, Rhode Island, US Sailing operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. US Sailing's primary objectives include:
- Offering training and educational initiatives for instructors and race officials.
- Supporting various sailing communities and organizations.
- Issuing offshore rating certificates.
- Overseeing competitive sailing nationwide, including the National Championships and the US Sailing Team.
US Sailing is committed to fostering sailing participation and excellence through education, competition, and equal opportunity while adhering to principles of fair play, sportsmanship, and safety.
Membership
US Sailing boasts a membership of over 45,000 sailors and 1,700 sailing organizations from across the country. Membership is open to all individuals and organizations, including sailors, coaches, trainers, managers, administrators, and officials, without discrimination based on gender, race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, or mental or physical disabilities.
Mission
US Sailing's mission is to increase sailing participation and excellence through education, competition, and equal opportunity while upholding the principles of fair play, sportsmanship, and safety.
Vision for the Future of Sailing
Sailing has become a rapidly growing sport in the US, driven by innovations in access and education and inspired by American success in international competition. The diverse sailing community is aligned around common goals for the sport, and the public has embraced it as inspiring, inclusive, and accessible.
The Grande Maumelle Sailing Club is proud to partner with US Sailing to promote sailing participation and excellence.
For more information. www.ussailing.org