America One Racing Athletes Test Olympic Waters at Long Beach OCR
Long Beach, CA – July 2025 – America One Racing (A1R) athletes took an important step on the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, competing in the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta (OCR). This event brought together some of the world’s top sailors and gave our team the chance to race on the same waters that will host the Games in three years.
A1R athletes in the 49er, 49erFX, Formula Kite Men, and ILCA 6 classes faced an elite international fleet, with a selection of past World Champions and Olympic medalists coming to Long Beach for this first test of the quad. The ILCA 6 fleet was stacked as usual, while some of the other classes had a smaller but elite medal-race type of style in the competition. For the A1R athletes this event was part of a larger mission: to build a world-class campaign for 2028.
“This was definitely more than just a regatta,” noted A1R Head Coach Charlie McKee. “We are starting to create the environment and the mindset needed to succeed. Being here, knowing the medal race will be happening three years from now makes it all pretty real for the athletes.”
Alamitos Bay Yacht Club and Long Beach Yacht Club put on an excellent event, and Long Beach reliably delivered with great conditions, varied wind and sea states, and a full complement of races.
America One Racing continues to push forward with determination, focus, and teamwork, ensuring our athletes are ready to represent at the highest level when the Olympic Games come to home waters in Los Angeles.
A1R Athletes Results:
49er - Nevin Snow/Ian MacDiarmid 1st
Fx - Paris Henken/Helena Scutt 2nd
Formula Kite Men - Noah Runciman 7th
ILCA 6 - Charlotte Rose 10th
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Link to Results
About America One Racing: America One Racing (A1R) is dedicated to developing high-potential sailors and preparing them for success on the world stage. A1R provides athletes with elite coaching, performance planning, and cutting-edge resources to compete in top international events, including the Olympic Games, Pan American Games, and Youth World Championships. A1R’s commitment to youth development takes place through its Foiling Platform and squad training.
This mission is made possible through the generous support of key partners—including the Sailing Foundation of New York, the Schoonmaker Foundation, and American Magic/Quantum Racing—whose shared commitment to excellence is helping elevate American sailing on the global stage.
Building on America One’s 25-year legacy of advancing sailing in the U.S., A1R continues to shape the future of the sport, ensuring American sailors have the tools to reach the podium. For more information, visit www.americaoneracing.us.