Board of Directors Application 2027-2030

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 2026, there are five (5) seats open on the US Sailing Board of Directors. The general membership will elect four (4) at-large board member from a slate put forward by the Nominating Committee (term 2027-2030). 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 August 2026. 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?

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?

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

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:

Have you ever served on a US Sailing Committee?

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 share your professional background and touch on experience in finance, development, marketing or related areas that would help serve US Sailing?

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.

US Sailing's 2025–2028 Strategic Plan is anchored in a mission to “Grow American sailing and achieve Olympic excellence through education, competition, and community.”

The 2025-28 Strategic Plan identifies several priorities for strengthening, growing, and elevating the sport. Which strategic priority resonates most strongly with you, and how would your experience and perspective help the Board advance that goal over the next four years?

If elected to the Board, what specific actions or measures would you advocate for to ensure the Strategic Plan results in meaningful and measurable progress for sailors, member organizations, and other stakeholders?

What do you believe is the greatest opportunity and the greatest challenge facing sailing in the United States today, and how should US Sailing address it through the implementation of its Strategic Plan?

Boards are responsible for setting strategy, providing oversight, and ensuring long-term organizational sustainability. How would you use your experience to help US Sailing successfully execute its 2025–2028 Strategic Plan while maintaining strong governance and financial stewardship?

To help address the need to have a balanced Board Member mix please respond to the following:

Age Range

Race:

Gender

Other

Are you a citizen of the United States of America?

Other

Military / Veteran Status

Other

Do you have a diagnosed disability?

Other

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

LINK: US Sailing Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct

I have reviewed the US Sailing’s Code of Conduct.

LINK: US Sailing Conflict of Interest Policy

I have reviewed the US Sailing Conflict of Interest Policy (Regulation 14) and understand I must complete the electronic Conflict of Interest Disclosure form in order for the application to be considered complete.

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.

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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Board of Directors Application

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