US Sailing Membership
  • Individual or Family membership is required to take certification seminars.
  • Members make this and all programming possible; thank you for supporting our sport!
  • Members also receive:
    • A discounted copy of The Racing Rules of Sailing.
    • Exclusive discounts on the best gear, tools and resources.
    • Up your game by learning from some of the top sailors in the country and leaders in our sport.
  • Family membership: each family member uses his/her unique Member ID to register for seminars.
  • US Sailing offers a discounted Special Introductory Membership before you register for a course.
  • Please contact our Membership Department for assistance: membership@ussailing.org 1-800-877-2451.
Virtual and In-person Seminars
  • Both virtual and in-person seminars are offered. The course listing (previous screen) indicates the type of offering.
  • Virtual seminars are conducted via webinar on Zoom or other teleconference software. Your instructor will forward Zoom links after you register and are enrolled in the course.
  • Both virtual and in-person courses have pre-course work that must be completed before the instructional session(s).
Seminar Costs
  • The registration fee for this course is $40.
  • A separate fee may be added by the host for in-person seminars to cover other items such as meals.
Refund Policy
  • Up to 5 days before seminar – full refund after seminar concludes.
  • Fewer than 5 days before seminar – full credit toward a future seminar.
  • No-shows – sorry, we cannot refund seminar fees.
Optional Materials
  • Optional materials are offered for purchase when registering for a seminar. They will be delivered to your shipping address before the seminar.
  • Other related items are also available from the US Sailing Web Store.
Online Testing
  • Seminar testing is administered online for all seminars.
  • Participants will receive information about testing before the conclusion of the seminar.
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