This week's e-USSailing features a story about varsity college sailing, Sailor of the Week profile, an interview with US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics members, and much more.

Going Varsity

An interview with former George Washington University sailor Will Ricketson

It is important to take a look back at how far the sport of college sailing has come for so many programs around the county. One program in particular welcomed in the new year with outstanding news. After years of self evaluation, perseverance and dedication, on and off the water, the George Washington University sailing team has achieved varsity status.

Will Ricketson, a 2011 George Washington graduate and four-year member of the sailing team, led the charge throughout this extensive process of transitioning this program from club to varsity. The move is part of a strategic plan by the university to bolster its athletic programs.

Ricketson served as a coordinator for the first-ever US Sailing Road Show last summer and is now Olympic Coordinator for the US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics. US Sailing caught up with Ricketson to discuss the development of George Washington sailing as a varsity program and what it took to make this a reality. Read more.
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Sailor of the Week
Mike Handler

Mike Handler of Walpole, Mass. is the Founder and Executive Director of Cruise for Life, a unique sailing and power boating event that raises money for the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Learn more about Mike.

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Paige & Zach
Interviewed in Tampa

US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics members Zach and Paige Railey sat down with Chris Field of Fox 13 sports in Tampa, Fla. for a discussion about the 2012 Summer Olympics in Weymouth, England. Find out what this talented brother, sister combo had to say.

Get Your Daily Lift!

Here are a few things to consider when planning a junior regatta: competitor ability, size of fleet, venue, average wind speed and safety boat / competitor ratio... Check out our Daily Lift archive.


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Petracco Joins Speaker Series
US Sailing Race Management Director Chris Petracco will be conducting racing rules seminars as part of US Sailing's 2012 Speaker Series program. Interested in welcoming a speaker such as Chris to your local sailing organization for a Speaker Series event? Contact US Sailing to find out how to make it happen. Learn more.


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