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World Sailing

International Judging Seminar

15-17 November 2024

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Hosted by Chicago Yacht Club, sponsored by US Sailing

 

Dates: Friday, 15 November – Sunday, 17 November 2024

  • Plan on arriving at CYC no later than 0800 on Friday
  • Plan on departing no earlier than 1500 on Sunday
  • Participants sit for seminar test on Sunday and must attend the entire seminar
  • Please register by 1 October 2024

Venue: Chicago Yacht Club, Monroe Station – 400 East Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 USA

Local Contact: Raymond Groble, groble@mohangroble.com

Instructors: Doug Elder (NZL) and Nelson Horn Ilha (BRA)

Local Accommodations:

  • Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601 USA. +1 (312) 565-1234. Group rate: $229. For information on how to reserve a room, please reach out to Matthew Hill at US Sailing: matthewhill@ussailing.org or +1 (401) 342-7948.
  • Union League Club Chicago, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604. +1 (312) 427-7800. Group rate: $209. To reserve a room, email clubservices@ulcc.org, phone 800-443-0578 or 312-427-7800 or use this link to reserve a room from the CYC room block: https://rooms.ulcc.org/ (Group Code 316563).
  • Closest international airports – Chicago O’Hare International (ORD) and Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Seminar registration fee of US $380 includes seminar materials and test, daily continental breakfast, lunch and snacks, and Saturday dinner. Airfare, lodging and other meals are the responsibility of the participant.

Eligibility:

  • The seminar is open to judges who hold National Judge certification from their National Authority
  • Membership in your National Authority is required

Maximum number of participants: 25

Seminar materials and a World Sailing IJ Manual will be distributed digitally before or at the seminar.

For additional information, contact Matthew Hill at US Sailing – matthewhill@ussailing.org, (+1) 401-342-7948