| Instructor and Coaches Certifications Instructor Courses Calendar Race Administration Symposiums Offshore Safety Sailboat Racing Clinics STEM Education - REACH |
| Small Boat | |
| Sailing Counselor Non-Certification) | 2 Day - prepares a camp counselor to supervise sailing activities. |
| Level 1 Instructor Certification | 4 day, 40 hour - this is the industry standard for beginning instructors to teach sailing. |
| Level 2 Instructor Certification | 2 day - 20 hour workshop that requires Level 1 certification as a pre-requisite. The focus is on developing knowledge and skill in teaching sail theory, sail controls, introductory management skills, spinnaker and trapeze use (and instruction) and powerboat operation for emergency situations. |
| Level 3 Instructor & Coach |
1 day - workshop provides coaches with information on how to effectively develop performance boat handling and racing skills and instill in athletes the importance of ethical behavior and sportsmanship in the sport of sailing. |
| Keelboat | |
| Basic Keelboat Instructor |
3 day - this is an evaluative course that requires you to demonstrate single-handed sailing, docking, jibing, stopping, mooring, tacking, etc. |
| Cruising/ Coastal Navigation Instructor |
3 day - you must be able to sail a cruising sailboat under challenging conditions in both daytime and night time conditions. |
| Catamaran Endorsement Instructor |
1 day - qualified to teach sailing skills in a 34+ foot catamaran, including overboard rescue, anchoring and mooring. |
| Coastal Passage Making Instructor |
5 day - live aboard clinic where your knowledge of watchkeeping, safety at sea, helmsmanship and overboard recovery are evaluated. |
| Celestial Navigation Instructor |
An exam is given to the candidate testing his/her knowledge of fixing a position in the ocean using a sextant and timepiece. |
| Offshore Passage Making Instructor |
Your evaluation will consist of completing the required prerequisites, a written exam and the development of a detailed Passage Plan. However, unlike other US Sailing Instructor certifications in which you have participated, there will be no on-the-water examination. |
| Powerboat | |
| Powerboat Instructor | 3 day - this certification will allow you to certify instructors to teach Safe Powerboat Handling and Safety, and Rescue Boat Handling and Mark-Set boat certifications. |
| Basic Powerboat Cruising Instructor |
3 day - qualify to teach operating powerboats 26-52 feet in length, single and twin screw for accredited US Powerboating Accredited Schools. |
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Race Administration | |
| Learn more | Race Management and Advanced Race Management Seminars |
| Learn more | Judge and Advanced Judge Seminar |
| Learn more | Umpire Clinic and Advanced Umpire Seminar |
| Learn more | Safety and Rescue Boat Handling and Mark-Set boat certifications |
| National Sailing Programs Symposium (NSPS) |
Annual - premier sailing education and networking event in the U.S. for program directors, instructors, volunteers, parents and sailing industry. |
| Regional Sailing Programs Symposiums (RSPS) |
Annual - moderated regional meetings. |
| One Design Sailing Symposium (ODSS) |
Annual - premier event for one-design racing rock stars and leaders. |
| Yacht Club Summit | Exchange of ideas and best practices among yacht club commodores, flag officers, general managers, directors and volunteers. |
| Leadership Forum | The inaugural Sailing Leadership Forum will connect leaders from all aspects of our sport such as sail training and education, yacht club and sailing organization management, racing associations and organizations including one-design and handicap classes, race officials, and industry professionals. |
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REACH | |
| Training on how to use US Sailing curriculum and student materials for middle school students to teach science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through sailing. | |
| Teacher Curriculum and Training |
1 day - provides teachers an overview of how to implement REACH concepts and activities in a hands on learning setting. |
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Sailing Curriculum |
1 day - provides sailing instructors training in inquiry basic education to supplement the US Sailing learn to sail program. |
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Offshore Safety | |
| US Sailing Certified Safety-at-Sea Seminars | |
| Offshore Special Regulations Training |
Day 1 - course meets requirements for U.S. offshore races and prepares cruisers for blue water passage making. Day 2 - practical hands-on, in-the-water training: Meets international standards racing clinics. |
| ISAF: Offshore Special Regulations Governing Offshore Racing |
This publication includes the US Sailing Prescriptions. This is the "Bible" for offshore seamanship practices, boat preparation, safety equipment and crew training. |
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Racing Clinics |
| Racing clinics are intended to improve sailors' racing skills and introduce recreational sailors to racing. The clinics assist sailing organizations with quality instruction and help their members improve their sailing. |