US Sailing offers a variety of courses at both the student and instructor level. To view dates and locations and register for an Instructor or Counselor course please find the desired course on the appropriate calendar as listed below.
US Sailing does not provide student level instruction directly, but rather relies on the nationwide network of Certified instructors and coaches that work at community sailing programs, yacht clubs and commercial centers. Please look at the Where to Sail database to find a location near you if you are seeking to begin sailing. If you are looking for a student level Powerboat course, please visit USPowerboating.com .
US Sailing adult-level membership is required for registration in all instructor/counselor courses except Sailing Counselor. You must use your individual membership to register, not your organizations. Course fees are not refundable except in situations when a course is cancelled due to under-enrollment.
If you have any questions regarding course requirements, eligibility or registration, please contact education@ussailing.org or 401.342.7900
If you are interested in hosting a course at your location, please complete a Host a course request form below.
For information about the Small Boat Level 1 Instructor Course in-person sessions, click the box below. Online course completion is mandatory prior to attending an in-person session.
Click here for more information about the Small Boat Level 1 Instructor Course In-Person Section.
Below is a map of keelboat, powerboat, and small boat instructor courses available at this time.
This map shows where the available courses are located. Click the box on the right to enlarge the map to see the courses by discipline.
Some courses might not show up on the map, as the information is updated every Friday. However, you can register for a course directly from the map.
Reach STEM Educator
Sailing Counselor
Small Boat Level 1 Instructor - Online Section
Certification requires completion of both the online section and in-person section. Complete the Small Boat Level 1 Online Section (SBL1O) of the course before attending the In-Person Section.
Are you already registered for SBL1O? Click here to log into FirstTack.org, US Sailing's online learning platform, to start or complete the course.
Small Boat Level 1 Instructor - In-Person Section
In order to register for the In-Person Section, you must have already registerd for the Online Section (see above).
Additionally, you must complete the Online Section before you are eligible to attend an In-Person section.
Host contacts and Instructor Trainers do not have the ability to add additional spaces to a full course. Please add your name to the waitlist and you will be notified if a space becomes available.
Small Boat Level 2 Instructor
Small Boat Level 3 Coach
Small Boat Level 3 Head Instructor
Adaptive Sailing Instructor
Performance Keelboat Instructor
Basic Keelboat or Cruising Instructor
Safe Powerboat Handling Instructor
***Attendance at this course requires completion of a Safe Powerboat Handling student level course first.***
Basic & Advanced Race Officer Seminars
- The Race Management seminars below are listed in chronological order.
- For more information about the offering, please click Enroll Now.
- For information about scheduling a seminar, please visit Organize a Seminar.
- For further assistance, please contact your Area Race Officer or the Race Administration office.
FIRST TIME PARTICIPANTS: Attendance at a seminar and successful completion of the online test alone do not lead to certification. If you are interested in becoming a Race Officer, please review our Certification Program for the complete list of requirements. With the assistance of your Area Race Officer, you will be guided through the certification process. Thank you for your interest in and support of racing.
Judge Seminars
- The Judge seminars below are listed in chronological order.
- For more information about the offering, please click "Enroll Now" on the calendar below.
- For information about scheduling a seminar, please visit Organize a Seminar.
- For further assistance, please contact your Regional Administrative Judge (RAJ) or the Race Administration office.
FIRST TIME PARTICIPANTS:
Attendance at a seminar and successful completion of the online test alone do not lead to certification. If you are interested in becoming a Judge, please review our Judge Certification Programs for the complete list of requirements. With the assistance of your RAJ, you will be guided through the certification process.
Umpire Seminars
Umpires apply the Rules to situations on the water at team and match racing events. The Umpire seminars below are listed in chronological order. For more information about the offering, please click Enroll Now.
For information about scheduling a seminar, visit Host a Seminar.
For further assistance, please contact the Chair of the Umpires Committee or the Race Administration office.
