Supporting Our Member Organizations
At US Sailing, we are looking for new ways to help our organizational members navigate the challenges ahead. We will be updating this page regularly with new resources to help support your organization and your members.
Please click on the topics below to find additional resources, information and materials. We encourage you to reach out to us directly with specific questions or to share ways we can help support sailing in your local community by emailing us at organizations@ussailing.org.
Join us for the 2023 Sailing Leadership Forum
February 2-3, 2023
St. Pete Beach, FL
Learn more at https://sailingleadership.org/
Please click on the topics listed below to access the previous Forum recordings. These sessions cover a wide range of topics facing sailing organizations across the country. Please click on the topics below to access the recordings:
Adaptive Sailing Program Considerations in a COVID-19 Environment
COVID-19 FAQs for Sailing Programs
Race Management Panel: Making the Regatta Go/No Go Decision
Race Management Panel: Important Considerations for Returning to Racing
COVID-19: Ideas for Adapting Junior Sailing Programs
US Sailing Town Hall for Yacht Clubs
If you are in a leadership role at your organization and would like to join a future Forum as a contributor, please let us know by submitting a contributor request form.
Several organizations have expressed an interest in sharing samples of materials, resources, and information they are developing for their members. Please complete this content submission form to share your resources with the sailing community.
If you would like to receive invitations to future forums and other resources to support your sailing organization, please click here to sign up for our Quarterdeck newsletter.
Gowrie Group, US Sailing’s insurance partner, has developed a COVID-19 Burgee Program Risk Management Guide to help Sailing Organizations navigate the COVID-19 operational decisions they are making in a very complex, and rapidly evolving environment. The Guide includes overview recommendations, followed by detailed guidelines on a wide range of important topics relevant to sailing organizations, including Health & Safety, PPE, Cleaning/Sanitation Protocols, COVID-19 Task Force, Launch & Mooring Service, Docks & Slips, Facilities, Shared Equipment, Pools & Tennis Courts, Health Screening, and Pandemic Plans.
The Guide also recommends forming a COVID-19 Task Force to lead the organization through complying with and adopting the established CDC guidelines and all related federal, state, public health, and local laws and mandates. Ultimately, the decisions of when to open, and what programs and services to offer, will need to be made by the organization’s leadership, officers, and legal counsel.
These are not easy decisions to make. The health, safety, and welfare of your members and staff should always be the top priority. This COVID-19 Burgee Program Risk Management Guide by Gowrie Group should serve as a helpful resource in guiding sailing organizations forward to smoother seas. As always, the Gowrie Group Burgee Program team is available to answer your questions and be of assistance – you can reach them at burgee@gowrie.com.
- View or download a printable copy of the COVID-19 Burgee Program Risk Management Guide
- Access to all of Gowrie’s COVID-19 Risk Advisory Resources
- Learn more about the Burgee Insurance Program for Sailing Organizations & Yacht Clubs
Resources for Your Members
US Sailing has launched a new webpage to help you get resources and information directly into the hands of your organization's members. We've developed a new, easy-to-use system to help your members access some of our best content through your program's newsletters, social media or website. From information on Safety at Sea to samples of Dave Perry's Racing Rules Quizzes to US Sailing Team news and more, there's lots of great content to help your members strengthen their skills and test their knowledge.
We would love to hear your ideas about other resources we can provide. If you have any suggestions or questions, feel free to reach out to us at organizations@ussailing.org.
Please visit the links below for information on small business support from the federal government and other national sources
US Small Business Administration & CARES Act
- The Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act Guide
- National Council of Nonprofits Resources on CARES Act
- US Small Business Administration Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- NGBC - Payroll Protection Program Update
- SBA Emergency Disaster Loan Assistance
- SBA Payroll Protection Program Application
- FMA Paycheck Protection Program Toolkit
- Nonprofit Quarterly - Managing a PPP Loan Effectively
- TSNE Mission Works Step by Step Guide to Applying for PPP
- SBA Releases Interim Guidance on Payroll Protection Program
US Chamber of Commerce
- US Chamber of Commerce - Emergency Loans Update
- The US Chamber Foundation has a very informational webinar on the SBA resources. It is 30 minutes and presents an overview of the different programs.
- The Foundation also has a user-friendly checklist for applying for the Payroll Protection Program.
Additional Resources
Summer Camps
- American Camp Association (ACA) - COVID-19 Resource Center for Camps
- American Camp Association (ACA) - Camp Operations Guide Summer 2020
- Association of Camp Nursing - Coronavirus COVID-19 Considerations for Camps
Youth Sports
- The Aspen Institute’s Project Play initiative is collecting news and information on how the coronavirus outbreak is impacting youth sports: Project Play - Coronavirus and Youth Sports
- U.S. Center for SafeSport: Tools & Tips to Keep Children Safe Online
Regattas
- World Sailing - Guidance to Event Organizers for the Protection of the Health of Sailing Communities
Other
- The Harvard Business Review has made all of their COVID-19 related content available. Please click here to access.
Special Resources from Gowrie Group
Gowrie Group, US Sailing’s insurance partner, has developed a COVID-19 Burgee Program Risk Management Guide to help Sailing Organizations navigate the COVID-19 operational decisions they are making in a very complex, and rapidly evolving environment. The Guide includes overview recommendations, followed by detailed guidelines on a wide range of important topics relevant to sailing organizations, including Health & Safety, PPE, Cleaning/Sanitation Protocols, COVID-19 Task Force, Launch & Mooring Service, Docks & Slips, Facilities, Shared Equipment, Pools & Tennis Courts, Health Screening, and Pandemic Plans. The Guide also recommends forming a COVID-19 Task Force to lead the organization through complying with and adopting the established CDC guidelines and all related federal, state, public health, and local laws and mandates. Ultimately, the decisions of when to open, and what programs and services to offer, will need to be made by the organization’s leadership, officers, and legal counsel. These are not easy decisions to make. The health, safety, and welfare of your members and staff should always be the top priority. This COVID-19 Burgee Program Risk Management Guide by Gowrie Group should serve as a helpful resource in guiding sailing organizations forward to smoother seas. As always, the Gowrie Group Burgee Program team is available to answer your questions and be of assistance – you can reach them at burgee@gowrie.com.
- View or download a printable copy of the COVID-19 Burgee Program Risk Management Guide
- Access to all of Gowrie’s COVID-19 Risk Advisory Resources
- Learn more about the Burgee Insurance Program for Sailing Organizations & Yacht Clubs
Health & Safety Resources
- Center for Disease Control (CDC) Resources:
- American Camp Association (ACA) - COVID-19 Resource Center for Camps
- American Camp Association (ACA) - Camp Operations Guide Summer 2020
- Association of Camp Nursing - Coronavirus COVID-19 Considerations for Camps
- Life Jacket Association -COVID-19 Virus: Cleaning & Storing your Life Jackets
- MTI Lifejackets - COVID-19: Recommended Methods for PFD Sanitization
- World Health Organization (WHO) Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak
- Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) Interagency Statement on Pandemic Planning
Technology Resources
- FEMA - Rumor Control
- National Cyber Security Alliance - COVID-19 Security Resource Library
- Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- Top Seven Coronavirus Phishing Scams Making the Rounds
- Tech Soup Resources:
Discover Boating - Public Water Access Guide
National Marine Manufacturers Association - State COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines
Get the latest boating updates from your state on COVID-19 using this tool from our friends at Take Me Fishing™. Click on a state to find out everything you need to know about the latest updates, changes, closures, and more for fishing and boating related activities.
We encourage you to follow CDC recommendations and official orders in your community before heading to the water. Remember, always check local ordinances and restrictions before heading out on the water.
Thank You to Our Organizational Members!
US Sailing is working hard to develop new resources to support sailing organizations through the COVID-19 outbreak. These resources and materials are created thanks to support from our organizational members. If you haven't renewed your annual organizational membership, please consider doing so today. This support will go a long way as we work to help the sailing community navigate the challenges ahead. If you have questions about your membership, please send us an email - we're here to help!
