Board of Directors Application 2026-2029

Board of Directors Application
Statement of Purpose
The mission of the Nominating Committee is to nominate officers and board members to lead and oversee the management of US Sailing, the national governing body of sailing in the United States. The nature of sailing has changed over the years including mandates by Congress and the USOPC. The committee is charged with recognizing candidates who are in sync with the current trends in sailing and are committed to improving the sport.

In 2025, there are three (3) seats open on the US Sailing Board of Directors. The general membership will elect two (2) at-large board member from a slate put forward by the Nominating Committee (term 2026-2029). The Sailor Athlete Council will nominate one (1) athlete board candidate for the remaining seat. Please see the US Sailing Bylaws for reference.

All applications will be reviewed by the Nominating Committee. The selection process is based on many factors and all applicants will be notified regarding the status of their candidacy no later than July 2025. If you have any questions, please contact the Nominating Committee by emailing electionquestions@ussailing.org

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Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
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Phone Number*
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US Sailing Member Number*
Do you consider yourself an active sailboat racer or active cruiser?*

YESNO
If yes, please describe your racing or cruising activity over the last two years:*
Have you ever competed on behalf of the US in the Olympics, Para Olympics, or Pan American Games?*

YESNO
If not, have you ever trained for qualifying events with the aim to qualify to represent TEAM USA?*

YESNO
2025 we have 1 open Board positions, which one are you interested in?*

Member at Large
Describe why you wish to serve on the Board of US Sailing?*
Please describe your understanding of how the following US Sailing groups function together and the scope of their authority: Board of Directors,Staff, Volunteers,Committee Chairs.*
Background and Experience: (please keep all answers to 150-word maximum)*

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Please select what experience or abilities you have in the following areas (Bylaw 303 Section 2) - please check all that apply:*

Club SailingCommunity SailingSail Training/EducationYouth SailingSailboat RacingAdaptive SailingRace AdministrationCruisingOffshore SailingSailing Industry experienceBusiness and Non-profit ManagementFinance and AccountingHigh performance athlete developmentOther
Have you ever served on a US Sailing Committee?*

YESNO
List below any US Sailing leadership/volunteer position or other appropriate leadership/volunteer service. Please limit your list to 10 assignments/positions.*
Please briefly describe any significant contribution you may have made as it relates to your involvement with US Sailing and/or its Board.*
Please describe an experience in your life that best illustrates your ability to collaborate and work with a team to achieve a common goal or purpose.*
Please briefly describe your most significant contribution as it relates to your involvement with sailing. If your involvement in sailing is limited, please briefly describe your most significant contribution to your profession, company, community or other organization.*
Please describe your experiences with US Sailing as a participant in US Sailing events and how those experiences would help with your work on the Board of Directors.*
Please describe your knowledge, if any, about the responsibilities US Sailing has as the national governing body (“NGB”) for the sport of Sailing as it pertains to the Olympic Games, and how do you think they influence the strategic decisions/mission of US Sailing.*
The US Sailing Strategic Plan is currently being updated for 2025-2028. Please use the US Sailing Strategic Plan for 2021-2024 for reference.
1- What are two strategic mission priorities or plan components that you would recommend changing for the new period (2025-2028) and why?*
2 - What experience or background do you have that would position you to contribute to the advancement of the two strategic priorities s you identified above?*
Please describe your understanding of the relationship between US Sailing and the US Sailing Team and how these responsibilities relate to the entire US Sailing organization.*
Please describe one or more innovative ways that US Sailing can improve outreach to diverse communities to create a more inclusive organization.*
To help address the need to have a balanced Board Member mix please respond to the following:
Age Range*

18 to 2425 to 3435 to 4445 to 5455 to 6465 or over
Race:

American Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanHispanic or LatinoNative Hawaiian or Other Pacific IslanderWhite
Gender

FemaleMaleOther
Are you a citizen of the United States of America?*

YESNOOther
Military / Veteran Status *

YESNOOther
Do you have a diagnosed disability?

YESNOOther
Within which US Sailing demographic area is your primary residence established? *

ABCDEFGHKFL
Policies To Review
LINK: US Sailing Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct
I have reviewed the US Sailing’s Code of Conduct.*

YESNO
LINK: US Sailing Conflict of Interest Form
I have reviewed the US Sailing Conflict of Interest Policy and understand I must complete the electronic Conflict of Interest Disclosure form in order for the application to be considered complete.*

YESNO
US Sailing Safe Sport

As a US Sailing Board Member, you will be required to complete the SafeSport training program. In addition, Federal law requires all US Sailing Board Members act as mandatory reporters.
I understand that I will need to complete the SafeSport training as required.*

YESNO
Acknowledgement and Submittal
I authorize US Sailing and its Nominating Committee to investigate all the information provided in this application, including employment information, reference checks, and conducting a background check. I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresentation of any information may be grounds for disqualification from this selection process.
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