The Skiff Sailing Foundation is a 501c3 publicly supported qualified amateur sports organization dedicated to the promotion and support of High Performance Sailing. Our organization aims to increase the popularity and accessibility of the sport by providing equipment and funding to those with national and international sailing goals. We specialize in transitioning sailors into fast boats and giving them the best chance for success in their endeavors.


Wilmot Reineke - From Fort Lauderdale

Training in Fort Lauderdale this past month brought a whirlwind of chaos. However, preparation and thinking quick on our feet gave us the opportunity to maximize each day to the fullest.We started off March testing our boathandling skills in short course racing. The pressure was on to execute maneuvers we had been working to perfect since last October. With no obvious pattern to the waves, each tack, gybe, set and dowse was slightly different from last. Heart rates were high as we found...

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Sarah Newberry and David Liebenberg Announce Campaign for 2024

After an extremely successful 2 year stint together during the 2020 quadrennium, finishing as the top American team and in their best performance ever at their final World Championship, Sarah and David have announced their intention to continue to take their program toward the Paris Games In their own words: “Dear Supporters, Family, Friends… 14th at the 2020 World Championship, and top American team in 2020! Geelong was a great venue to race in... although quite weedy! Cleaning the seaweed...

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Nacra 17 Worlds 2019

We spent 4 weeks training in Auckland before the 2019 Worlds started. There were many international teams who had the same idea. Because of this, there was no shortage of top notch athletes to race against each day. We would spend an hour each day on speed and individual skills before joining in with other countries on a race course. Four weeks is a long time. The best part about this training block is that 28+ days of routine = the best way to build good habits. We haven’t been in one place...

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Nacra 17 Long Beach Training Routine

Summer 2019 training in Long Beach, California was one of the highlights of the 2020 quad. Lots of...

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On the Road in Europe

Road Tripping with   After Sarah being responsible for the first logistical leg of our trip I was...

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Etchells Florida State Championship

The Etchells Florida State Championship hosted by Biscayne Bay Yacht Club played host to 45...

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Parent Atwood- 21st at worlds

We finished the 2020 world championship in 21st place. This is our best finish at a worlds...

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Etchells Nationals 2019 USEYT

This past weekend was the 2019 Etchells Nationals hosted by the American Yacht Club in Rye, New...

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Etchells World Championship 2019

Thirty-Seven teams from ten countries gathered in Corpus Christi, TX to compete in The 2019 Citgo...

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Top Americans at 2019 Nacra 17 European Championship

What a week at the Nacra 17 Europeans! 24th overall. Four days in conditions that showed our...

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Heading to Tokyo, Japan...

It’s been a great summer for USA 50 Racing. We have been training in Long Beach, California and...

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Sarah Newberry

Sarah Newberry

Skipper, Team USA 50 Racing


David Liebenberg

David Liebenberg

Crew, Team USA 50 Racing


Evan Heffernan

Evan Heffernan

Foil Racer