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Daily Report: U.S. Olympic Sailing Team – August 11

Posted on August 11, 2012 by dpaxton

As the 2012 Olympic Games come to a conclusion, the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team is wrapping up in Weymouth and Portland, home to the Olympic sailing venue. After 16 days of competition, the entire team – athletes, coaches, and staff – is finalizing the details involved with closing down the on-site operation. This evening, the team heads to London to spend the evening with their Team USA teammates before celebrating at Sunday’s Closing Ceremony. Continue reading →

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Daily Report: U.S. Olympic Sailing Team – August 5

Posted on August 5, 2012 by dpaxton

Headlining day 7 of the Olympic Sailing Regatta, Star sailors Mark Mendelblatt and Brian Fatih finished the Medal Race in 6th to round out their overall standing to 7th place. Bob Willis and Farrah Hall completed their windsurfing series in 22nd and 20th, respectively. As the series progresses in Weymouth and Portland, U.K. the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team’s standings to date after racing today include: Amanda Clark and Sarah Lihan 8th in the Women’s 470; Erik Storck and Trevor Moore in 15th in the 49er. Continue reading →

Posted in News, Slide Deck | Tagged amanda clark, bob willis, Brian Fatih, Dean Brenner, Erik Storck, Graham Biehl, London 2012, Mark Mendelblatt, Trevor Moore, US Sailing, us sailing team sperry top-sider | Comments Off

Daily Report: U.S. Olympic Sailing Team – August 4

Posted on August 4, 2012 by dpaxton

It was ladies day for the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team, where strong results were turned in by Amanda Clark and Sarah Lihan in the Women’s 470; Anna Tunnicliffe, Molly Vandemoer and Debbie Capozzi in Women’s Match Racing; and Paige Railey in Laser Radial. Continue reading →

Posted in News, Slide Deck | Tagged 470, amanda clark, Anna Tunnicliffe, bob willis, debbie capozzi, Erik Storck, Farrah Hall, Kenneth Andreasen, London 2012, Mark Mendelblatt, molly vandemoer, Olympic, olympic sailing, Olympic Team, Paige Railey, Rob Crane, Stuart McNay, Zach Railey | Comments Off

Daily Report: U.S. Olympic Sailing Team – August 1

Posted on August 1, 2012 by dpaxton

Day 4 of racing in Weymouth & Portland brought a mix of strong and gusting wind that tested everyone on courses spread from the harbor to the bay. Continue reading →

Posted in News, Slide Deck | Tagged Anna Tunnicliffe, Bob Billingham, bob willis, debbie capozzi, Erik Storck, Farrah Hall, Graham Biehl, London 2012, molly vandemoer, Olympic Sailing Committee, Olympic Team, Paige Railey, Rob Crane, Trevor Moore, women's match racing; olympic, Zach Railey | Comments Off

At the Helm: August 1 Morning Briefing

Posted on August 1, 2012 by dpaxton

Today we have nearly a full racing schedule in front of us. The Elliotts will be match racing again, races 5 and 6 in the Lasers, Radials and 49ers are coming up, races 3 and 4 both RSX classes, and the 470men have a practice day. Finns and Stars have the day off and 470women have measurement today and a practice day tomorrow. Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, News, Slide Deck | Tagged bob willis, Chicago, Dean Brenner, Olympic, olympic sailing, Olympic Sailing Committee, Olympic Team | Comments Off

In The News: Notable Press Clippings July 26-31

Posted on July 31, 2012 by dpaxton

Olympic sailing is finally here! And so is all the excitement that comes with it! Check out these great stories from NBC Nightly News, Naples Daily News, Seventeen, and more!

Posted in News | Tagged bob willis, London 2012, olympic sailing, Paige Railey, Trevor Moore, us sailing team sperry top-sider, Zach Railey | Comments Off

Daily Report: U.S. Olympic Sailing Team – July 31

Posted on July 31, 2012 by dpaxton

Another windy and eventful day of sailing for the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team yielded strong results. Continue reading →

Posted in News, Slide Deck | Tagged Anna Tunnicliffe, bob willis, Brian Fatih, Dean Brenner, debbie capozzi, Erik Storck, Farrah Hall, London 2012, Mark Mendelblatt, molly vandemoer, Olympic, Olympic Sailing Committee, Olympic Team, Paige Railey, Rob Crane, Trevor Moore, us sailing team sperry top-sider | Comments Off

Flash quotes from Team Media Day, July 26

Posted on July 26, 2012 by dpaxton

FLASH QUOTES: Team Press Conference, July 26 at the Olympic Sailing Venue, Weymouth & Portland, U.K. Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged amanda clark, Anna Tunnicliffe, bob willis, Brian Fatih, Dean Brenner, Deb Capozzi, Erik Storck, Kenneth Andreasen, Olympic Team, Paige Railey, Rob Crane, Stuart McNay, Trevor Moore, US Sailing Development Team, Zach Railey | Comments Off

At the Helm: With Wings on Their Feet

Posted on July 25, 2012 by dpaxton

My purpose in this blog is to give you a view of the Olympic Games and our team that you won’t get or can’t get from Facebook, photos, press releases or anywhere else. Follow along every day of the Games. Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, News, Slide Deck | Tagged 470, amanda clark, Anna Tunnicliffe, bob willis, Brian Fatih, Dean Brenner, Deb Capozzi, Erik Storck, Graham Biehl, Kenneth Andreasen, London 2012, Olympic Team, Paige Railey, Rob Crane, Stuart McNay, Trevor Moore, US Sailing Development Team, women's match racing; olympic, Zach Railey | Comments Off

How to Follow the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team

Posted on July 18, 2012 by dpaxton

With the U.S. Olympic Sailing Team’s arrival in London, England earlier this week, preparations for the 2012 Olympic Sailing Regatta are underway in Weymouth and Portland, U.K. in advance of the event, set to take place July 29 – August 11. Continue reading →

Posted in News, Press | Tagged amanda clark, Anna Tunnicliffe, bob willis, Brian Fatih, Dean Brenner, debbie capozzi, Erik Storck, Graham Biehl, Kenneth Andreasen, London 2012, mark leblanc, molly vandemoer, Paige Railey, Stuart McNay, Trevor Moore, us sailing team sperry top-sider, Zach Railey | Comments Off