Eight expert tips for organizing a modern sailing regatta
July 2, 2026
To see how those principles play out on the water and in the planning stages, we turned to leaders across the sport, including Diana Emmanuelli, competition manager at US Sailing, and veteran rules expert Dave Perry, who served as rules advisor for the last five Olympic Games for US Sailing. From grassroots regattas to world-class championships, their combined perspective offers a clear view of the eight key principles organizers rely on to keep racing consistent, competitive, and on schedule in an environment that’s far from predictable.
