A Higher Purpose: Racing With Gratitude, Serving With Action

In honor of Veterans Day, I’m reminded of the courage and sacrifice of our service members and veterans, whose dedication protects the freedoms we often…

Nov 13 • 

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October 2025

When Winning Doesn’t Feel Right

A ship is safe in a harbor, but that is not what ships are built for. I believe it's essential for atheletes to have the courage to improve our sport

Oct 31 • 

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A Father’s Perspective and An Athlete’s Duty: Gratitude and the Quest for Truth

Integrity on the field is defined not only by the final score, but by the fairness of the game You must decide if fighting this fight is a matter of…

Oct 31 • 

Paloma Arrigo

August 2025

The Endless Summer

Video: Paloma Arrigo gets a high five from her coach John Bertrand after placing third in the final race of the ILCA4 Youth World Sailing Championships…

Aug 11 • 

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July 2025

Summer Break – No Time to Rest

If you blinked, you probably missed me this summer.

Jul 8 • 

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May 2025

Heavy air sailing helps me develop mental and physical toughness for the 2025 ILCA4 Youth World Championships / ILCA6 Youth World…

My coach, John Bertrand, helps me build the foundation, physical fitness, and mental resilience to sail in some of the most demanding conditions.

May 13 • 

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U.S. Sailing Youth Women's Leiter Clinic at Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans

It was great bonding with young women sailors passionate about high-performance sailing! Thank you, McLennan family, U.S. Sailing, Southern Yacht Club…

May 1 • 

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April 2025

Strong Starts in Big Fleets Helped Me Qualify for the 2025 Youth World Championships.

That's me, Paloma Arrigo, sail number 216975, first around every mark at Mid Winters West, Day 2. I worked diligently on starts in big fleets and am…

Apr 24 • 

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December 2024

Multi-sport athletes: YES or NO

I personally love to coach and train multi-sport athletes.

Published on SIC Newsletter • Dec 31, 2024

C420 Women's North American Championships

With limited C420 experience, we achieved two top-10 finishes at the C420 Women's North American Championships.

Dec 30, 2024 • 

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This Week: Stanford Pool to Biscayne Bay

A water polo camp at Stanford's Avery Aquatic Center, weight lifting and practice in the pool, Finals Week and a flight to Miami to practice and prepare…

Dec 18, 2024 • 

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Winning Race at 2024 ILCA6 District Championships in Long Beach, California

Being aggressive on the starting line, creating a lane and being fearless of the dreaded Black Flag, Paloma Arrigo, sail no 220805 wins race at ILCA6…

Dec 11, 2024 • 

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