Rules/Officiating Resources

Certification Forms

Please use the links below to find the form you need to apply for initial certification or to renew your certification. Before completing the form, please review the certification requirements and procedures for each of the disciplines below:

Mandatory SafeSport Training for All US Sailing Race Officials and Race Official Candidates

Race Officer Certification

Judges Certification

Race Official Certification Forms

Apply to be a Judge - All Levels, Initial or Renewal

Apply to Be a Race Officer - All Levels, Initial or Renewal

Apply to Be an Umpire - All Levels, Initial or Renewal

Apply to be a Club Race Officer Instructor

Apply to be a Club Judge Instructor

International Race Official Application Forms

International Race Official Application Timeline

Apply to be an International Judge

Apply to be an International Race Officer

Apply to be an International Umpire

Reference Forms

Recommend a Candidate to Be a Race Official

Local Sailing OrgANIZATION Endorsement of a Race Official

NRO On-the-Water Evaluation

Appointment of a Regional or National Race Official