A “Plan of Improvement” (POI) does not mean you have failed this course. It means that a skill, test, and/or presentation did not meet the standards set by US Sailing. The potential need for travel, time, and resources is the responsibility of the Instructor Candidate. It is also your responsibility to meet the time limit for your POI; 90 days from the date of issue. Extensions beyond the 90 days must be approved by the Education Department before your POI expires.
The fee to complete/resolve each POI is $75.00 per POI. The POI fee must be remitted to US Sailing before resolving your POI.
Please note: POIs for Powerboat Skills given at a Level 1 course must be satisfied with a Level 1 Instructor Trainer, not a Powerboat Instructor Trainer.
To resolve a Plan of Improvement (POI) for Practical skills:
- Contact an Instructor Trainer for your course type (example Small Boat Level 1 Instructor to resolve a Small Boat Level 1 POI) directly from the list of Instructor Trainers to set up a place and time to resolve your (POI) that works for both of you.
- Pay the $75.00 POI fee using the button below.
PAY POI FEE - The potential need for travel, time, and resources is the responsibility of the Instructor Candidate.
- If you are unable to resolve your POI within 90 days you must request an extension via email to education@ussailing.org before the expiration date.
To resolve a Plan of Improvement (POI) for a test (Keelboat, Level 2 or Level 3 only):
- Pay the $75.00 POI fee using the button Below
- Submit this form to request an online test
When you attend your re-testing, please bring the copy of the POI form you received at your initial course and proof of payment.
