U.S. Coast Guard Academy Offshore Sailing & Summer Ocean Racing

U.S. Coast Guard Academy Offshore Sailing & Summer Ocean Racing Welcome to the USCGA Ocean Racing page on Facebook. The Ocean Racing program involves both inshore buoy races and long offshore races. Coast Guard.

Buoy races are unique in challenging the team of cadets to make split second decisions and to perform at high intensity for the duration of the race. Offshore races focus more on endurance, preparation, navigation, and weather prediction. In addition, the small cadet-to-officer ratio and extreme conditions the ORP offers allow for intimate mentoring opportunities. ORP participants have high exposu

re to the public, and are ambassadors of goodwill between the recreational boating public and the U.S. The high profile of many of the program’s competitions additionally increases the national prominence of the Academy

Safety at Sea training, sail repairs, stability testing, and countless hours of boatwork have the team dialed in as prep...
05/18/2026

Safety at Sea training, sail repairs, stability testing, and countless hours of boatwork have the team dialed in as preparations ramp up for the Block Island Race.

From dinghies and J/70s back to big boats, Ocean Racing is officially underway. The first shakeout sail marks the beginn...
05/14/2026

From dinghies and J/70s back to big boats, Ocean Racing is officially underway. The first shakeout sail marks the beginning of another season of seamanship, teamwork, and competition on the water.

Tool bags out, whiteboards filled, and work underway — our cadets are shifting gears from the school year straight into ...
05/12/2026

Tool bags out, whiteboards filled, and work underway — our cadets are shifting gears from the school year straight into a demanding racing season ahead.

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