Race Official Insurance Infographic
Insurance Option for Certified Race Officials - May 2025 Update
US Sailing has partnered with the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) to create a membership for US Sailing-certified race officials that includes a liability insurance package. Certified race officials now have the option to join NASO if they determine that they need additional liability coverage.
This special NASO membership is a US Sailing member benefit available only to certified race officials.
Your need for insurance may depend on the kind of officiating you do. If you work mainly at your own club and are comfortable with the club’s insurance program, you may not need additional coverage. However, if you officiate at multiple venues or are uncomfortable with the level of coverage at your home club, you may want additional coverage. If so, it may make sense for you to join NASO.
We will continue to evaluate the changing insurance landscape. We are pleased to have this option for those who want additional race official insurance, and we encourage you to explore whether the NASO program is right for your situation.
NASO annual membership is $79 for US Sailing certified race officials. All US Sailing-NASO memberships are for one year beginning in early August. NASO will contact you when it is time to renew, and they will periodically update the membership link below to prorate the membership fee:
Join NASO (updated May 2025 - prorated membership through July 1 is $20)
NASO is a membership organization that provides services and publications to officials and works with sport governing bodies, including Equestrian, Rugby, Water Polo, Volleyball, US Youth Soccer, USA Pickleball and USTA, to support and educate officials.
Archived Documents
Information for Race Officials About Changes to Liability Insurance - 2022
FAQs to help answer questions regarding coverage - 2022
Insurance for Race Officials - January 2023
Learn more about Insurance Solutions for US Sailing Members by Risk Strategies – Gowrie Group
If you have further questions, please direct them to insurance@ussailing.org.
