USSCA President's Corner

 

 December 2025

As we head into the holiday season, just one last President's Corner to close out the year. We have made great progress on our initiatives, and I want to thank the USSCA Board and committees for meeting monthly to ensure our organization is on the path for continued success. We increased our membership almost 10% in 2025 and we hope to continue to grow. Also, thank you all for being a part of the wonderful family of the US Sunfish Class. It is your fellowship and camaraderie that makes the class so well known for its welcoming and supportive character. 

I am pleased to announce that Zim Sailing is providing a member only promo for every member who joins the class in 2026. This provides $50 off the purchase of anything on their site including gear, sales and ISCA/Sunfish Boat parts. After you sign up for your 2026 Membership, you will receive an email with the promo code to use on their site. You will also receive a membership sticker in the mail that you can stick on anything to show off your membership in the class. You can sign up or renew your membership at www.sunfishclass.org. 

             

Please note the recent announcement of the matching grant program provided by Hank Saurage for the USSCA Foundation. The goal of the Foundation is to support education for ISCA/Sunfish sailors which may include seminars, education on the water and the development of resources on various topics. In addition, the Foundation may provide grants to individual athletes to advance their education and sponsor individuals attending events such as, but not limited to: the Pan American Games, the ISCA World’s Regatta; and qualifying events for the ISCA Worlds.  Hank has generously offered a matching grant of $10,000 for donations made until April 1, which is his birthday. These are tax deductible within the extent allowed by law. You can find more information and make a contribution at USSCA Foundation.

 

 

 

 
 

Congratulations to all the USA Sailors that participated at the 2025 ISCA World Championship at the Salinas Yacht Club Ecuador. Thank you for representing USSCA at the Worlds! 

Andy Beeckman Chris Carroll Mike Ingham Hal Gilreath
Doug Kaukeinen Richard Chapman Dominic Simonetti Christopher Schreiber
Freddy Sambolin Jeff Goff Cesar Brea Mark Kalich
Drew Porter Tom Sinnickson Kellee Johnson Paul Zinger
Kathleen Tocke Larry Mass Jim Knab Emily Wagner
Kathy Spalding Suzanne Hulme Conner Blouin Griffin Sisk
Christopher Chwalk Taylor Eastman Ezra Zankel Lee Montes
Chris Williams John Butine John Condon Liza Clinton
Kimmy Jackman Brady Schultz Paul Dierze Larry Mass
Marta Claus Jeffrey Glosenger Laura Jeffers  

Full results can be found here: Youth/Masters/Women's World Championship and World Championship

 

 
 

Opening Ceremonies of the 54th ISCA World Championship with 16 countries represented and 84 sailors!
 

Burgee exchange with the Salinas Yacht Club Leadership
 

Top USA Finisher - Conner Blouin, Charleston YC (5th overall)

 

Susan Mallows

President USSCA

ussca.president@sunfishclass.org