Program Catalog About US Sailing
As the National Governing Body for the sport of sailing, US Sailing’s mission is to provide leadership, integrity and advancement for the sport of sailing. The organization works to achieve this mission through a wide range of programs, education and events which help set the course for sailors to enjoy the sport for a lifetime.
For first-time sailors, US Sailing ensures that they will learn from experienced and certified instructors who follow national guidelines and curriculum developed by leaders in the training and education fields.
For sailing programs and one-design organizations, US Sailing hosts networking events and symposiums that bring together experts who address the latest developments in these areas of the sport.
For racing sailors, US Sailing provides a level playing field by training and certifying race officers, judges and umpires to ensure standardized rules and sailing instructions.
Young sailors can learn about sailboat racing through one of the many USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festivals organized by US Sailing and host organizations every year.
US Sailing could not achieve its mission without the ongoing support of its members and volunteers. We invite you to join us and share our passion for this lifelong sport. Help make US Sailing smarter, safer, faster and stronger! Table of Contents
Small Boat Instructor...... 2
Keelboat...... 6
Powerboat...... 16
Safety at Sea...... 24
Reach...... 26
Adaptive Sailing...... 28
Windsurfing...... 29
Junior Big Boat...... 30
Race Administration...... 32
First Sail...... 34
Junior Olympics...... 36
Championships...... 38
Accreditations...... 40
Organizational Member Benefits...... 42
Contact US Sailing...... 44 1 Instructor Courses
Small Boat Instructor
US Sailing’s Small Boat programs are the national standard for instructors teaching in dinghy and small day-sailing keelboats. Whether it is your first year instructing or you are a seasoned coach, there is a course for everyone!
Courses focus on how to teach more safely, effectively and creatively– Level 1 Instructor Level 2 Instructor with the goal of producing highly qualified instructors to reduce the risk exposure for sailing programs. Courses feature classroom learning Target Audience: Anyone Target Audience: Second-year and theory, as well as on-the-water training. At the upper levels, the interested in teaching beginner instructors Level 3 Head Instructor course focuses on program management and level sailors leadership, while the Level 3 Coach course introduces candidates to Prerequisites: Current Level 1 effective race coaching. Prerequisites: Must turn 16 in Certification; must wait 9 months the calendar year; hold NASBLA – after receiving Level 1 Certification* approved boating certificate* Materials: Small Boat Instructor
INSTRUCTOR Materials: Small Boat Instructor Guide – Level 2; Learn Sailing Guide; Learn Sailing Right – Right – Intermediate, Level 2 Beginner; Learn Sailing Right Workbook; Safety, Rescue & – Intermediate; Teaching Support Boat Handling; Teaching Fundamentals for Sailing Fundamentals for Sailing Instruction Instruction; Safety, Rescue & Support Handling Course Overview: The Level 2 Instructor Course focuses on Course Overview: The Level 1 developing knowledge and Instructor Course provides sailing skills in teaching sail theory, sail instructors with information on how controls, spinnaker and trapeze to teach more safely, effectively use and powerboat operation and creatively. for emergency situations. Safety awareness is a major component of Course Length: 4 days this course
Course Length: 2 days
* A full list of prerequisites can be found on the US Sailing website 2 www.ussailing.org or by contacting [email protected] 3 Instructor Courses
Small Boat Instructor
Sailing Counselor Target Audience: Anyone involved with camp counseling, sailing, or a scouting program
Prerequisites: Basic sailing Level 3 Head Instructor Level 3 Coach experience; must turn 14 within the Target Audience: Head Instructors, Target Audience: New and calendar year* individuals who have on-the-water Intermediate Level Coaches management responsibilities and Materials: Learn Sailing Right! Junior Committee Chairs Prerequisites: Level 2 Instructor – Beginner Sailing; Sailing Smart Certification* Activity Book; Sailing Smart – Prerequisites: Level 2 Instructor Instructor’s Handbook Certification; may also be audited Materials: Level 3 Coach Course by those seeking education but not Workbook; Racing Rules of Sailing; Course Overview: The Sailing certification* Sailing Drills Made Easy Counselor Course prepares participants to supervise small Materials: Sailing Program Course Overview: The foundation boat recreational sailing activities Management for Head Instructors course of US Sailing’s coach training conducted on sheltered and program, this course provides protected waters, with an emphasis Course Overview: This course coaches with information to on safety and hands-on practice to is designed for sailing instructors effectively develop performance familiarize candidates with proper who are making the transition to a boat handling and racing skills and terminology and boating techniques. leadership or management role in instill the importance of ethical their programs, and also for parents behavior and sportsmanship in Course Length: 2 days and volunteers who want to better their athletes. Topics include race manage their sailing programs but management procedures, team This course offers a certificate of do not want to receive certification. management, logistics and drills. completion only. It focuses on the management side of sailing programs. Course Length: 2 days
Course Length: 2 days
* A full list of prerequisites can be found on the US Sailing website 4 www.ussailing.org or by contacting [email protected] 5 Student Level Courses
Keelboat
The US Sailing Keelboat Certification programs offer superior instruction that will open up the doors to new waters. Whether you’re planning to cruise over the horizon or sail in local waters near home, we’re here to help you gain the knowledge and the skills to achieve your goals. Basic Keelboat Basic Cruising These programs include eight levels of certification for sailors. You will learn the fundamental Basic Cruising Certification opens Courses range from Basic Keelboat, for sailors with little or no principles of safe, confident day the door to an exciting new world student experience, through Offshore Passage Making for blue water sailors. sailing on a keelboat ranging from of cruising. You will learn to sail and Each course certification builds on the previous level, combining 18 to 27 feet in length and in light operate a midsize auxiliary cruising learned skills with hands-on training. You will gain new knowledge and to moderate winds. Learn the sailboat under sail and power experience in each course level and the opportunity to take your skills basics while enjoying a beautiful during daylight hours and in sight as far as you want to go and at your own pace. day on the water. Students will see of land. their confidence rise from day one US Sailing’s student level courses are offered through a vast to that of a competent sailor by the Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat* network of accredited Keelboat Schools which can be found at end of the course. sailingcertification.net. Prerequisites: None Cruising Catamaran Endorsement Basic Keelboat Online The Cruising Catamaran Endorsement is available to anyone Based off of the Basic Keelboat who has completed Bareboat textbook, Basic Keelboat Online Cruising and is held on a catamaran brings the material to life with of at least 34 feet. During this interactive content and lively course you’ll develop the skills to graphics. This course works in handle a catamaran confidently and conjunction with the Basic Keelboat safely, whether it’s a single or twin course and is not a replacement for screw boat. the certification. Prerequisites: Bareboat Cruising Prerequisites: None (may be taken concurrently with any certification from the Bareboat Cruising level or higher)*
* A full list of prerequisites can be found on the US Sailing Certification 6 website www.sailingcertification.net or [email protected] 7 Student Level Courses
Coastal Passage Making Keelboat You will learn and practice the skills required for safe coastal passages as a skipper or crew aboard an inboard auxiliary-powered cruising sailboat during passages on coastal waters and in all weather conditions, including all levels of visibility and all hours of the day and night. Offshore Passage Making Prerequisites: None Sailors who are contemplating the exploration of offshore passages will gain skills and knowledge in planning, watch keeping, living aboard, safety at sea and more in this course. You Bareboat Cruising Coastal Navigation will learn to sail a cruising sailboat in With coaching from an experienced The Coastal Navigation course passages for most weather conditions, instructor, you will gain the teaches traditional navigation including all levels of visibility and knowledge and skills to successfully techniques while integrating all hours of the day. Get the training charter boats in destinations electronic navigation tools into you need for handling the more that were only distant dreams by the navigation plan. The course challenging coastal passages of practicing your boat handling skills features a lively and visual format the world where the conditions and on a 30 to 45 foot cruising sailboat. with excellent charts, illustrations Celestial Navigation distances call for more than coastal You will learn everything from and diagrams, all working together passage making skills. Master the ancient art of open ocean reading charts and electronics to to make navigation and piloting position fixing using a sextant and navigating and meal planning for easy and understandable to apply. Prerequisites: Coastal Passage your crew. timepiece. You will be able to apply Making* (Celestial Navigation your knowledge of sight reduction Prerequisites: None recommended) Once you’ve completed the methodology to reduce a sextant Bareboat Cruising Course, you’ll sight to a plotted line of position using any celestial body found in the be eligible for the International Performance Sailing Proficiency Certificate© which Nautical Almanac. will help you charter a boat in Our instructors will help you learn Mediterranean and European to analyze, adjust and shape your Prerequisites: Coastal Navigation* waters. sails for maximum speed. A variety of topics to help you achieve Prerequisites: Basic Cruising* optimum racing performance are covered. This course brings your keelboat sailing skills to a new level without moving up to a bigger boat.
Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat*
*A full list of prerequisites can be found on the US Sailing Certification 8 website www.sailingcertification.net or by contacting [email protected] Keelboat
Spinnaker Endorsement Take what you learned in the
student Performance Sailing course to the next level! You will learn how to fly a spinnaker downwind without losing boat control or speed. You will also learn how to best adjust your sails based upon shape and other variables.
Prerequisites: None
International Proficiency Certificate As an extension of the US Sailing’s Keelboat Certification series, an International Proficiency Certificate will open up the possibilities to charter a sail or powerboat in the Mediterranean and European waters.
Prerequisites: Bareboat Cruising*
*A full list of prerequisites can be found on the US Sailing Certification website www.sailingcertification.net or by contacting [email protected] 10 11 Instructor Courses
Keelboat
Basic Keelboat Performance Sailing Target Audience: Experienced Target Audience: Those interested keelboat sailors in learning to fine-tune sail shape without moving into a bigger boat Prerequisites: Must turn 18 in
the calendar year; hold NASBLA– Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat approved boating certificate* Instructor* Materials: Basic Keelboat; Materials: Performance Sailing and Teaching Fundamentals for Racing; Level 2 Instructor Course
INSTRUCTOR Sailing Instruction; Basic Workbook (Excerpt) Keelboat Instructor Manual; Risk Management Course Overview: Performance Course Overview: Basic Keelboat Sailing expands upon concepts is the start to the keelboat introduced in the Basic Keelboat instructor series. This intensive Instructor course, mainly to further evaluative course is designed educate candidates in advanced to provide keelboat instructors sail trim, rig tuning and safety. with key teaching theories and to Candidates will apply principles and evaluate their sailing abilities in a theories discussed through shore variety of conditions. time to on-the-water sailing. Course Length: 3 days Course Length: 2 days
*A full list of prerequisites can be found on the US Sailing website 12 www.ussailing.org or by contacting [email protected] 13 Instructor Courses
Keelboat
Coastal Passage Making Offshore Passage Making Target Audience: Experienced Target Audience: Offshore sailors passage making sailors with documentation of an unbroken ocean passage more than 700 Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat nautical miles Instructor; Cruising and Coastal Cruising / Coastal Catamaran Endorsement Navigation Instructor; Current U.S. Prerequisites: Coastal Passage Coast Guard License with Auxiliary Making; Celestial Navigation* Navigation Target Audience: Those looking to Sail Endorsement* teach catamaran sailing Materials: Passage Making Target Audience: Experienced Materials: Passage Making navigators Prerequisites: Cruising Instructor* Course Overview: Prepare a Course Overview: Demonstrate passage plan for an offshore route Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat Materials: Bareboat Cruising your ability to plan and make assigned by the committee. The Instructor; 5,000 nm of coastal and coastal passages in varying passage plan should include, but is offshore sailing experience; and Course Overview: Cruise in a conditions. You will live aboard a not limited to, the following: vessel current U.S. Coast Guard License catamaran of at least 34 feet 30 to 50 foot inboard auxiliary- selection; crew management and with Auxiliary Sail Endorsement* with wheel steering and twin engine auxiliary power, while powered cruising sailboat health; navigation; safety plan; and Materials: Basic Cruising; Bareboat demonstrating your practical skills. throughout the course. heavy weather tactics. Cruising; Coastal Navigation; Course Length: 5 days Cruising Instructor Manual; Coastal Course Length: 1 day Navigation Manual Celestial Navigation Course Overview: Live and sail Audience: Those interested in aboard a cruising keelboat 32’ to teaching Celestial Navigation 45’ in length while challenging your teaching, sailing and navigation Prerequisites: Basic Keelboat skills in a wide range of varying Instructor* conditions. Materials: None Course Length: 3 days Course Overview: Demonstrate your understanding and ability to teach celestial navigation using only a sextant and timepiece.
* A full list of prerequisites can be found on the US Sailing website 14 www.ussailing.org 15 Student Level Courses
Powerboat
US Powerboating offers the nation’s best and most comprehensive on- the-water training and education courses for recreational boaters. Our hands-on courses, taught by Certified Powerboat Instructors, empower students with the skills and confidence they need to get more out of their boating experience and become safer powerboat operators. US Safe Powerboat Handling Accelerated Safe Powerboating’s student-level courses are offered through approved Safe Powerboat Handling Powerboat Handling schools, community programs, clubs, marinas and independent US combines classroom instruction
student This course focuses on the practical Sailing Certified Powerboat Instructors. with practical, hands-on application of skills; consequently,
experience. This two day course it is not approved by the U.S. Our mission aligns closely with the strategic objectives of the U.S. is U.S. Coast Guard and National Coast Guard or the National Coast Guard’s Boating Safety Division. We aim to support them in Association of State Boating Law Association of State Boating their mission to make America’s waterways safer for all and to minimize Administrators (NASBLA) approved. Law Administrators (NASBLA) property damage, personal injury and loss of life by creating a new Recommended for new boaters, as meeting requirements for a generation of educated and experienced recreational boaters. first time boat owners, or boaters state boating safety education looking for a hands-on educational certificate. If you have taken your experience to build confidence boater education course, this operating a powerboat 26 feet and is a perfect opportunity to gain under. valuable hands-on experience to safely operate a powerboat. Prerequisites: None Prerequisites: State boating Course Length: 2 days education card recommended*
Course Length: 1 day
*A full list of prerequisites can be found on the US Powerboating website www.uspowerboating.com or by contacting 16 [email protected] 17 Student Level Courses
Powerboat student
Safety & Rescue Boat Mark-Set Boat Handling Handling This on-the-water course is for anyone who will be operating a Safety & Rescue Boat Handling mark-set boat for a race, regatta topics range from equipment, or event. The operator of a mark- preparation and operator and crew set boat is expected to be able to responsibilities during an emergency perform safety, rescue and mark to the practical techniques used in setting operations. rescue situations.
Prerequisites: Safe Powerboat Prerequisites: Safe Powerboat Handling* Handling* (Safety & Rescue Boat Handling recommended) Course Length: 1 day Course Length: 2 days Basic Powerboat Cruising This course will teach you how to responsibly operate a powered cruising vessel 26 feet or larger single screw or twin-screws during daylight hours within sight of land in light to moderate wind and sea conditions. You will learn how to maneuver in close quarters and pivot turn, leave and return to a dock, a variety of emergency procedures, and much more!
Prerequisites: None
*A full list of prerequisites can be found on the US Powerboating website 18 www.uspowerboating.com or by contacting [email protected] 19 Instructor Courses
Powerboat
Safe Powerboat Safety and Rescue Boat Handling Instructor Handling Instructor Target Audience: Experienced Target Audience: Experienced boaters, sailing instructors, marine boaters, sailing instructors, industry professionals, race marine industry professionals, management volunteers safety-focused race management volunteers Prerequisites: Safe Powerboat Handling or Accelerated Safe Prerequisites: Safe Powerboat
INSTRUCTOR Powerboat Handling Certification* Handling Instructor, Safety and Rescue Boat Handling* Materials: Start Powerboating Right; Safe Powerboat Handling Materials: Safety Rescue & Support Instructor Manual; Logbook Boat Handling, Safety and Rescue Boat Handling Instructor Manual Course Overview: The Safe Powerboat Handling Instructor Course Overview: The Safety Course prepares experienced boat and Rescue Boat Handling operators to teach the student Instructor Course prepares the Safe level Safe Powerboat Handling Powerboat Handling Instructor to ans Accelerated Safe Powerboat teach the student level Safety and Handling Certification Courses. Rescue Boat Handling Certification Candidates in the course are Course. It typically is preceded evaluated in their powerboat by a one-day student level Safety handling skills as well as their Rescue Boat Handling Course to knowledge, presentation and help potential canidates meet the evaluation skills. This course is prerequisite. This course is taught taught by US Powerboating SPH by US Powerboating SRB Instructor Instructor Trainers. Trainers.
Course Length: 3 days Course Length: 1 day
*A full list of prerequisites can be found on the US Powerboating website www.uspowerboating.com or by contacting 20 [email protected] 21 Instructor Courses
Powerboat
Mark-Set Boat Handling Cruising Powerboat Instructor Instructor Target Audience: Safe Powerboat Target Audience: Those operating Handling Instructors involved in large powerboats with both single Race Management; Anyone who and twin-screw experience will be operating a mark-set boat for a race, regatta or event Prerequisites: Must turn 18 years old within the calendar year. Coast Prerequisites: Safe Powerboat Guard OUPV License*
INSTRUCTOR Handling Instructor, Mark-Set Boat Handling Certification, one-day Materials: Start Powerboating Race Management Seminar* Right; Basic Powerboat Cruising; Inshore Powerboat Cruising Materials: Safety, Rescue & Supplement; Night Operations Support Boat Handling Supplement; Logbook
Course Overview: The Mark-Set Course Overview: Live aboard Boat Handling Instructor Course a cruising powerboat 26 feet or prepares the SPH Instructor to larger while testing your navigation teach the student level Mark-Set skills, emergency preparedness Boat Handling Certification Course. and ability to handle challenging The course is offered as a one-and- conditions. Upon successful one course. It is typically preceded completion candidates will be by a one-day student level MSBH able to teach courses such as course to help potential candidates Basic Cruising Powerboat, Inshore meet the prerequisite. This course Cruising Powerboat and the Night is taught by US Powerboating Operation Endorsement. Mark-Set Boat Handling Instructor Trainers. Course Length: 3 days
Course Length: 1 day
*A full list of prerequisites can be found on the US Powerboating website www.uspowerboating.com or by contacting 22 [email protected] 23 to be self-sufficient. Topics include all of those covered in the Offshore Safety at Sea Safety at Sea course in addition to hands-on sessions utilizing life jackets and life rafts in the water, and group activities to test problem Have you ever wondered what to do if caught offshore in a major squall, solving abilities. when there is a man overboard in high seas, or even just how your inflatable lifejacket works? Our experienced moderators are lifelong sailors and, Course Length: 2 days along with other qualified presenters, will teach you all of this and more in a manner appropriate for a wide range of boats (e.g., small, big, monohulls, Offshore Safety at Sea multihulls, powerboats) for both racers and cruisers. Coastal Safety at Sea Target Audience: Inland and coastal Target Audience: Crew members racers or cruisers of offshore races, long distance cruisers, and sailors wanting to How: Take a half-day, in-person improve their sailing skills Coastal Safety at Sea course How: Through an in-person Safety at Course Overview: Learn the Sea course essential safety information for coastal sailors and powerboaters, Course Overview: Give us a day, presented by experts, that you can and we will give you detailed use immediately. This course will safety skills and information that cover topics including personal safety will improve your confidence and gear, man overboard situations, enjoyment on the water. Going emergency communications and beyond the Coastal course, this search and rescue. course also covers topics such as heavy weather, storm sails, crew Course Length: 1/2 day health, hypothermia, jury rigging and repair, fire precautions, lending International Offshore assistance, life rafts and signals. Safety at Sea with Hands- Course Length: 1 day On Training Target Audience: Crews participating Online Safety at Sea in international races, long distance Target Audience: Inland and coastal cruisers and sailors wanting to learn racers or cruisers how life jackets and life rafts work in a How: Online safe environment Course Overview: This online How: Take a two-day international course is designed to provide you course or combine our Offshore with essential safety information Safety at Sea supplement with an in- that you can use immediately on person, hands-on training. the water. This course satisfies the Course Overview: You will use the requirements for coastal races being gear, practice the skills, and hear from sailed under United States Special the experts about safe and successful Equipment Regulations 4.3.2. racing and voyaging. Two days of Certificate of Completion intensive training for sailors who want issued upon successful 24 passing of course. 25 Reach
In 2012, US Sailing launched Reach, a national education initiative to inspire sailing programs and schools to utilize sailing as an educational platform. Reach exposes youth sailors, arguably our most vested future highly skilled workers and environmentalists, to Science, Technology, Engineering and Educator Course: Mathematics (STEM) and environmental education. Additionally, 90% of students participating in Reach are first-time sailors, creating an onramp to This 8-hour professional the sport for youth of all backgrounds. development and training course focuses on how to integrate STEM learning is an economic imperative. Experts say that almost all of the science, technology, engineering fastest growing occupations in the next decade will require at least some and mathematics into local sailing background in STEM. The overarching goal of the Reach initiative is to programs. Providing hands-on increase the quality of STEM education and inspire future environmental experience with many of the stewards through sailing. instructional modules, this course will teach instructors how to keep For more information visit reach.ussailing.org or contact [email protected] kids engaged on no-wind or rainy days. Going beyond the course, instructors are given plenty of resources to help them build new STEM-based lessons. Science Technology Engineering Math
26 27 Adaptive Sailing Windsurfing
To address the needs of sailors Instructor Workshop Windsurfing is a fun and affordable Windsurfing Instructor with vision impairments, physical way to experience the thrill of Course disabilities or other challenges, The Adaptive Sailing Instructor sailing. It’s also easy to learn. But US Sailing created the Adaptive Workshop covers all aspects getting started right means less The Windsurfing Instructor Course Sailing Center Program to identify of setting up and teaching an time splashing and more time serves those with intermediate organizations that are offering adaptive sailing program. Topics sailing. It also means you’ll advance to advanced windsurfing skills high-quality adaptive programming include facility requirements, your windsurfing skills faster and including rigging, de-rigging, throughout the United States. disability types/populations, farther. And that’s the most fun of general board handling and Programs of all types are eligible, breaking down barriers to all. US Sailing supports a curriculum maneuvering, and leaving and provided they meet the specific participation, safety requirements, of windsurfing instruction based on returning to a dock or beach. guidelines set forth by the volunteer/staff training and a the Start Windsurfing Right! and is Intermediate to advanced Parasailing Committee. We can help detailed overview of how to taught by certified instructors. knowledge of wind-surfing related you introduce sailing to a unique correctly adapt your equipment subjects is required, such as group of sailors without major (or what equipment is available theory (how a sail works, steering changes to your existing programs to purchase). This is a heavily a sailboard), no-go zone, points or facilities. interactive course using a variety of sail, sail trim and tuning, wind, of exercises to help them better weather, tides, currents, safety, For more information visit understand what’s required to hypothermia, heat emergencies ussailing.org/education/adaptive- teach sailors with disabilities. and rescue techniques. sailing/ or contact adaptive@ ussailing.org Prerequisites: Level 1 Instructor Prerequisites: None* OR Basic Keelboat*
*A full list of prerequisites can be found on the US Sailing website 28 www.ussailing.org 29 Junior Big Boat
The Junior Big Boat Sailing (JBBS) Program is an opportunity for teens to sail with an instructor or coach on 35 to 45 foot well-outfitted sailboats. JBBS is structured around US Sailing has developed a Junior the use of a big boat lent for use Big Boat Program Guide that to the program by a club member, provides a step-by-step guide owner or volunteer who receives for setting up the program and no compensation for the use of eight lesson plans to run the program. Additionally, the Guide NIO the boat or its equipment. The JU R program allows new sailors to learn features a copy of U.S. Coast the ropes on a big boat platform Guard exemption allowing for – or experienced junior sailors Level 1 Instructors to facilitate the can apply their small boat sailing program without creating a “for skills to a new challenge. JBBS hire” situation. US Sailing has also highlights fun, social interaction and developed a series of Cue Cards teamwork. With JBBS skills, teens that provide a positional guide for B the sailors involved in the program. IG AT can be valuable crew on cruising BO boats and club racers. The program The Cue Cards, Basic Keelboat and offers an introduction to big boat a Certification of Completion are sailing through a framework of skills available as a packaged offering designed to provide teens with the through the US Sailing store. resources to participate in overnight cruises or weekly race series.
For more information please contact [email protected]
30 31 Race Administration
US Sailing Race Officials serve sailors and the sport of racing across the country. They bring credibility and standardized procedures, ensure safety and fairness, and promote excellence at events from club racing to world championships. We do this in cooperation with the Race Administration Committee, the Race Management Committee, the Judges Committee Race Committee 101 Race Committee 201 and the Umpires Committee, as well as the Area Race Officers and Regional Administrative Judges. Takes beginners through basic race Learn race committee best practices committee concepts such as types in concepts including weather and US Sailing trains, certifies and insures officials at all levels and in all of boats and racing, the purpose safety, course selection, mark- disciplines. and duties of the race committee, setting procedures and signal equipment and jobs of the race boat procedures through a mix of committee and what to expect out presentations, small group activities
NON-CERTIFICATION COURSES NON-CERTIFICATION on the water. and land drills.
Race Management Advanced Race Designed for people who have Management (two days) some race committee experience, For experienced Race Officers who but newcomers are also welcome. It want to refresh and increase their is required for certification as a Club skills; includes topics such as event Race Officer. organization, race documents, race committee preparations, advanced Umpire Seminar course management and safety. This course is a requirement for CERTIFICATION COURSES CERTIFICATION The Umpire Seminar and passing certification as a Regional and the Umpire Test are required for National Race Officer. certification as a Regional Umpire.
Judge Seminar Advanced Umpire Seminar Provides continuing education for Provides an introduction to judging umpires and satisfies the seminar and protest practices at the club requirement for certification as a level. This seminar is required for National Umpire certification as a Club Judge.
Advanced Judge Seminar Builds the skills necessary for more advanced judging, and is required for certification as a Judge and National Judge.
Pathways to certification can be found at 32 www.ussailing.org/race-officials/ 33 First Sail
First Sail is an initiative created by US Sailing to introduce new individuals to sailing through a two hour experiential learning session. The goal is to promote the benefits of sailing, encourage individuals to get out on the water, and grow the sport of sailing across the United States. The First Sail Experience begins with you – the community sailing center, the sailing school, the yacht club or fleet. The two hour lesson is a unique on-the-water opportunity designed to provide a memorable experience that will motivate newcomers to continue sailing. Join more than 170 locations across the country and open your doors to welcome the next generation of sailors.
First Sail locations receive access to prefabricated, customizable marketing material to help with local promotion of First Sail experiences. Materials are available at anytime through the online portal. For more information about the First Sail Initiative visit firstsail.org
3034 35 Junior Olympics
US Sailing’s Junior Olympic (JO) US Sailing is expanding its JO event Sailing Festivals are a nationwide schedule. Perhaps you can bring series of sailing regattas for youth the Junior Olympics to your area. ages 8 to 18. Each event in this A Junior Olympic event can be family of regattas is hosted by a the spark that ignites your youth different club or sailing organization sailing program. If your club has the but all events share common goals: expertise to host a youth regatta to encourage young sailors to enjoy that incorporates competition, sailing, to develop their sailing skills education and fun, please contact and become lifetime sailors. Events Lee Parks at [email protected]. mix competition with elements of fun and learning at all levels. In Junior Olympic Sailing 2018, 30 events are planned for Festival Goals: waters in the continental United States and Hawaii and 5,000 • Engage young people in the sailors are expected to compete. excitement of sailing Junior Olympic Sailing Festivals • Encourage young sailors to are coordinated by US Sailing and enjoy racing sponsored nationally by Gill, Sperry and Zim Sailing. • Increase participation locally, regionally and nationally • Improve skills of young sailors through training
36 37 CHUBB U.S. JUNIOR INTERNATIONAL U.S. WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIPS WOMEN’S KEELBOAT MATCH RACING The US Sailing Championship regattas offer CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP the opportunity to compete against the best sailors in the country in a variety of racing Championships disciplines, with many of the most historic and prestigious trophies in the sport at stake. In 2018, fourteen championships, nine of which are open to sailors of all ages and five specifically for youth, will be held at host clubs around the country. Youth regattas feature provided regatta coaching and mentoring from some of the best coaches in the country, emphasizing skill development as well as competitive excellence. For more information please contact [email protected]
U.S. MULTIHULL U.S. YOUTH U.S. YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP U.S. MATCH RACING U.S. TEAM RACING CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH RACING CHAMPIONSHIP OF CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP
U.S. JUNIOR WOMEN’S U.S. JUNIOR WOMEN’S U.S. SINGLEHANDED U.S. ADULT SAILING U.S. PARA SAILING SINGLEHANDED DOUBLEHANDED CHAMPIONSHIPS CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP
38 39 Accreditations
Powerboat Training Adaptive Sailing Centers Centers To address the needs of sailors with Powerboat Training Centers were disabilities, US Sailing introduced established under the Drivers Accreditation for programs that offer Education for Boaters grant from high-quality sailing oppertunities Community Sailing Centers Keelboat Centers the United States Coast Guard, to people with physical, cognitive Division of Boating Safety. and learning challenges. Local The mission of US Sailing’s The US Sailing Keelboat sailing organizations of all types Community Sailing Committee is to Certification System is a Powerboat Training Centers are eligible to apply provided they promote and support community cooperative effort among sailing promote promote high standards meet the specific guidlines set forth sailing in the United States. To help schools, charter companies, the of education and boating safety. by the Committee for Sailors with us achieve our mission, we seek to sailing industry and US Sailing Students build confidence to safely Disabilities. identify organizations that provide volunteers and staff. It is designed operate powerboats through the highest quality of education to provide quality training and training that puts a strong emphasis Organizations that are recognized and support access to sailing for all. certification in keelboats for on hands-on learning. Much of our as US Sailing Accredited Adaptive These are organizations that align day sailing, cruising, bareboat education is done on the water Sailing Centers will enjoy increased with the standards set forth by US chartering, navigation and offshore operating a powerboat. recognition as one of the top Sailing and offer safety, fun and passage making. facilities in the country. There is learning through their programming. Training Centers are the backbone flexibility with respect to the types US Sailing is always looking to add of our education initiative using US of boats that an organization Under the direction of the qualified, high-caliber schools of Sailing and US Powerboat-trained uses. A center may work with Committee, US Sailing provides all sizes to our network. If you think instructors. sailors with one specific disability grants, accreditation and that your school or organization or accommodate a wide variety resources to support the growth of may be a good fit, please visit Interested in becoming a Powerboat of disabilities. Each program is community sailing. To learn more www.sailingcertification.net Training Center? Please visit expected to use boats that meet about the process, please contact www.uspowerboating.com minimum safety requirements and [email protected] educational curricula that align with US Sailing standards. If interested in becoming a center, please contact [email protected]
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S A R I E LI T 40 NG CEN 41 Organizational Member Benefits
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We understand that as local sailing organizations (e.g., yacht clubs, Ability to be a Regatta Organizing Authority community sailing programs, sailing schools, class and owner associations, under the Racing Rules of Sailing • • • • Regional Sailing Associations, event organizers), you are the foundation for the sport and the work we do must meet your evolving needs. We look forward to working with you to grow and strengthen sailing across the Member-only Partner Benefits/Discounts United States. • • • •
Questions regarding your organizational membership or the benefits Organizational associated with your membership should be directed to Resource Kit • • • • [email protected]
Complimentary US Sailing 1 2 3 Individual Membership $65 value $130 value $195 value
Spotlight Recognition (commensorate with Membership Level) • • •
Discount on Sailing Leadership Forum or National Sailing Programs Symposium $50 value $100 value $375 value Registration (1 per organization)
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US Sailing Office Media US Sailing [email protected] 1 Roger Williams University Way Bristol, Rhode Island 02809 Member Organizations Phone: 800.877.2451 [email protected] 401.342.7900 Fax: 401.342.7940 Email: [email protected]
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44 45 46 47 It doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time sailor or an experienced instructor, we have an educational opportunity for everyone! Our internationally recognized programs have evolved over the past three decades with insights from top instructors and educators to ensure each candidate leaves with the safest most current instructing techniques.
Focused around safety, fun, and learning US Sailing’s educational programs provide a solid foundation while offering plenty of opportunities for you to sail wherever the wind may take you.
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