America One Racing (A1R) has been a force in high-performance sailing for over 25 years. Now, A1R announces its next phase of programming by adding four new Directors to the Board and launching Project Podium. Four of America’s most qualified sailors have joined its Board: JJ Fetter, Doug DeVos, John Hele, and Anna Tunnicliffe Tobias. They join continuing directors William Ruh, Paul Cayard and Doug Smith.

JJ Fetter is a trailblazing American sailor who won a bronze medal at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Games in the women’s 470 class. Doug DeVos is a multi-World Champion sailor and Team Principal of American Magic. John Hele is a successful sailor and businessman and served as the New York Yacht Club Treasurer. Anna Tunnicliffe Tobias is an Olympic gold medalist in the Laser Radial class at the 2008 Beijing Games.

A1R’s newest initiative, Project Podium, aims to elevate Olympic campaigning for a group of experienced and continuing U.S. Olympic sailing athletes. The program will provide complete support for each athlete, ranging from coaching to equipment and campaign strategy. – Full story