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. Small Boat Level 1 Instructor Course in-Person Session information
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Sailing Counselor
Small Boat Level 1 Online
Certification requires completion of both the online session and in-person evaluation. Complete this online session of the course before attending the in-person evaluation
Small Boat Level 1 in Person Evaluation
***PLEASE NOTE***
You must complete the online section of Level 1 before you are eligible to attend an in-person section.
Course contacts and Instructor Trainers do not have the ability to add additional spaces to a full course.
If you are interested in attending a course it's at capacity, please add you name to the waitlist and you will be notified if a space becomes available.
Small Boat Level 2
Small Boat Level 3 Coach
Small Boat Level 3 Head Instructor
Adaptive Sailing Instructor
Performance Keelboat Instructor
Basic Keelboat or Cruising Instructor
Safety at Sea Seminars
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.
