Willie was featured in the September/October edition of Sailing World magazine for his work with the United States 29er Team this summer. Check out the article below or check it out on page 24 of the print version.
Sailing Scuttlebutt: Improving the Future of US Olympic Sailing
Check out the latest update on youth sailing in the US from SailingScuttlebutt.com:
US Sailing Youth Development Director, Leandro Spina on what factors went into a successful summer for Team USA Youth Sailors:
"I can tell you what factors contributed to their recent success:
Embracing a culture of excellence, and working hard to achieve higher standards.
Our top youth talent needs to work together, pushing each other and share know-how, all working with the help of top-level coaching and sailing specialists.
Top skippers embracing the challenge to become crews and raising the overall level of our teams and fleets is also very important."
Check out the rest of the interview with Sailing Scuttlebutt here
StFYC Wipeout Comp
As seen on www.sailingscuttlebutt.com
Ahead of the US Sailing ODP Camp at StFYC, Will Ricketson, the man behind the camera at US Sailing, asked me if I would have a chance to put together a video like I did for the All Girls clinic. Anticipating big conditions, I told him that I'd see what I could get without dousing any of my non-waterproof cameras. While the forecast held true all week, and I was never able to upgrade from my little waterproof hand cam, there was definitely some solid action!
May US Sailing ODP Clinic Announcement
Willie will be coaching the next open ODP Clinic with US Sailing Team Technical Director Fuzz Spanhake! RSVP now with Youthdevelopment@Ussailing.Org to reserve a spot!
