Instructor Certification Courses Available in the NY & CT Metro Region
Only one Level 1 Small Boat Instructor Course remains available in western Long Island Sound (with some more in nearby regions). They are listed below for your new sailing instructors who need to achieve this minimum level of certification before starting to teach for the first time in late June. And a Sailing Counselor course is available to prepare young teens as junior instructors in training who assist certified instructors.
The Reach STEM Educator, Level 2, Level 3 Coach, and Level 3 Head Instructor courses have ample spots available to provide continuing education for more experienced instructors.
COURSES BY DATE: view the list of available courses on the JSA calendar listing by date.
COURSES BY TYPE (with spots available at May 18 2019):
Level 1 Small Boat Instructor Courses in June:
– June 10-13, SUNY Maritime, Bronx NY (1 spot available)
– June 17-20, Niantic Bay YC, Niantic CT (5 spots available)
– June 22-25, Wet Pants SA, Sayville NY (2 spots available)
– June 27-30, Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston NY (8 spots available)
View description and register on US Sailing website.
Sailing Counselor Course: prepare young teens to assist certified instructors.
– June 15-16, WaterFront Center, Oyster Bay NY (11 spots available)
View description and register on US Sailing website.
Reach Educator Course (STEM training): opportunity for sailing instructors and program directors to learn how to implement fun activities related to sailing that are based on physics, marine biology, robotics, technology and more.
– June 12, American YC, Rye NY (8 spots available)
View description and register on US Sailing website.
Level 2 Small Boat Instructor Course: develops knowledge and skill in teaching sail theory, sail controls, introductory management skills, spinnaker and trapeze use (and instruction) and powerboat operation for emergency situations, including how to handle capsize recovery, or prevent entrapment while operating a powerboat
– June 5-6, Seawanhaka Corinthian YC, Oyster Bay NY (6 spots available)
View description and register on US Sailing website.
Level 3 Coach Course: develops performance boat handling and racing skills and instill in athletes the importance of ethical behavior and sportsmanship in the sport of sailing
– June 5-6, Larchmont YC (8 spots available)
View description and register on US Sailing website.
Level 3 Head Instructor Course: contains information on how to manage more effectively, problem solve, continue to create a quality learning environment for their students and sailing staff, and where to find additional resources. Helps sailing instructors making the transition to a leadership or management role, and parents and volunteers who want to better manage their club sailing programs.
– June 10-11, Beach Point YC, Mamaroneck NY (13 spots available)
View description and register on US Sailing website.
Powerboat Handling Practice at SUNY Maritime, Bronx NY:
– June 9, Boat Handling Practice Day is designed for those who have completed Safe Powerboat Handling and want to keep developing their skills, such as Level 1 instructors preparing for the summer. Register on SUNY Maritime website. To request a custom Powerboat Handling certification course at your own club, email the Waterfront Office at waterfront@sunymaritime.edu or call (718) 409-2447
COURSES BY DATE: view the complete list of available courses on the JSA calendar listing by date.
