Regional Symposiums

The Regional Symposiums provide an opportunity for organizations to share ideas and concerns about sailing education and programming within the various regions throughout the country.

All are welcome regardless if you’re from a Community Program, Commercial School, Yacht Club, High School/College program, an instructor, Committee Chair, Flag Officer or from any other organization (sailing specific or not).

US Sailing is pleased to announce the return of its Regional Symposiums and National Coaching Symposium in 2026. Together, these events highlight US Sailing’s continued commitment to education, collaboration, and community building across the sailing landscape. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from local peers, share challenges and successes, and connect with sailors, coaches, and leaders from across their region—strengthening networks and supporting shared growth throughout the sport. 

“By partnering with established events across the country, we’re able to meet sailors, coaches, and organizers where they already gather and learn. These regional symposiums strengthen our connections at the local level while expanding access to high-quality education and dialogue that supports the long-term growth of sailing in the United States,” said Andrew Clouston, COO of US Sailing. 

2026 Regional Symposiums 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Southwest Regional Symposium

June 27, 2026
Seabrook, Texas

Schedule: 

• • TBD

Agenda and registration coming soon.

COMPLETED EVENTS

Southeast Regional Symposium in conjunction with SAYRA Annual Meeting  

February 20-22, 2026

The Beach House Resort
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 

Event highlights included: 

• • College Sailing Pathways and Expectations 
  • Race Management Hot Topics 
  • Junior Sailing Programming 
  • Insurance Q&A presented by Risk Strategies, part of the Brown & Brown team 

Northwest Regional Symposium held in conjunction with The Sailing Foundation Conferences

  February 21–22, 2026
  Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle
  Seattle, Washington 

Event highlights included:

• • February 21: Youth Sailing Leadership Symposium for Coaches and  Program Directors 
  • February 22: Get on Board! How to Support Your Sailing Program as a  Board Member or Volunteer 
  • Youth and Club Leadership Forum 
  • Race Performance Pathway 
  • Community Sailing Resources and Support 
  • Best Practices for Setting Marks in Deep Water

New England Regional Symposium

    March 18, 2026
Bristol Yacht Club
Bristol, Rhode Island

             Presentation and discussions topics include:

• • An update from US Sailing
  • Equipment and Safety Best Pratices
  • Hiring and Visas
  • A Regional Sailing Association town hall
  • Insurance 101 and Q&A - with Risk Strategies
  • Information on US Sailing Programs and Services

Midwest Regional Symposium

March 21, 2026
Lake Geneva Yacht Club
Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI 

Presentation and discussions topics include:

• • Community Sailing Resources
  • Use of technology in race administration
  • Staff training and retention
  • Volunteer development
  • Roundtable discussions on programming and race admin

 

US Sailing looks forward to engaging with sailors and leaders across the United States in 2026, focusing on the unique needs and priorities of each region. 

US Sailing gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Risk Strategies, Zhik, and Zim.