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US SAILING offers certification courses for instructors and coaches on a wide range of boats at varying levels of expertise. Courses range from 2 days to 5 days, and are hosted by boating programs around the country, year-round. If you are considering getting certified as an instructor or coach, please read the course requirements carefully before registering.

Certifications are valid for three years and may be renewed at the time of expiration. Click below for more information, or you may register for a course directly from our course calendar.

Note: Click for more information on instructor re-certifications, instructor insurance, or if interested in hosting a course
 

Small Boat  Keelboat Powerboat Windsurfing
Sailing Counselor Basic Keelboat Powerboat Instructor Windsurfing Instructor
Level 1 Instructor Cruising/CoNav Cruising Powerboat Instructor Instructor Trainer
Level 2 Coach Coastal Passage Making Instructor Trainer  
Level 3 Coach Celestial Navigation    
Instructor Trainer Offshore Passage Making    
   Instructor Trainer