Annually the JSA of LIS awards several special trophies that celebrate people and programs that are strong role models among the JSA member junior sailing programs. The JSA special awards are the Brooke Gonzalez, Susie Trotman and Mitchell Weeks trophies for personal excellence, plus the Mary von Conta Award ... read more »

A variety of junior sailing programming is available in Western Long Island Sound during late summer and fall 2024. If your organization is offering clinics or training sessions that are open to the public and may be included in this listing of activities, please notify the JSA office by email to ... read more »

The community of sailing is an amazing one. Filled with women and men whose achievements and accomplishments have inspired us, taught us and made our sport better. Mary von Conta was one of those who made sailing better. She passed away on August 7, 2024, at age 90 in Southport, Connecticut. With her ... read more »

Skippers who think they had top-finish-positions at the designated qualifying regattas for a JSA boat class championship (C420, ILCA, Feva or Opti champs) are reminded to register to be considered for a 2024 Season Series Trophy (the Feva class series trophy is pictured). Registration will assure each ... read more »

During 2024, the Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound will celebrate its 100th birthday, and we are inviting you to join in our year-long celebration! In April 1924, representatives from Huguenot, Larchmont, Pequot and Stamford yacht clubs gathered to form the Junior Yacht Racing Association of ... read more »

The Long Island area qualifier for the 2024 Chubb will be held on Tuesday, July 2, at The WaterFront Center, Oyster Bay, NY, where four person teams will sail Sonar keelboats provided by WFC. The teams competing in Oyster Bay will represent six regions (Hudson River, Eastern CT, Eastern LI, Great South ... read more »

The Commodore Law Trophy Regatta, hosted by Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Greenwich CT, is one of the oldest junior regattas in the United States, first sailed 95 years ago in 1929. The 2024 regatta will be held on Monday and Tuesday, July 1 and 2, in these boat classes: Club 420 and ILCA Dinghies (all rigs: ... read more »

View at the 2023 Head Instructor Workshop A few seats remain available and registrations may still be made through this survey link. The agenda may be viewed here.  The JSA Head Instructor Workshop at Beach Point Club 08:30 – 13:00 on Thursday June 6 continues the in-person format to enhance the exchange ... read more »

SailGP Kicks Off the Summer in New York City! SailGP is the world’s most exciting race on water, thrilling fans with high speeds, high action and big drama. This June, SailGP fans can enjoy adrenaline-fueled racing, entertainment, street food, beverages and more at the all new Governors Island Race ... read more »

Save the Sound & the JSA of LIS are coming together to create environmental programming delivered to JSA member junior sailing programs in Long Island Sound region. Save the Sound (STS) and the JSA present an easy way to incorporate learning about water and your local environment. We come to you! Our ... read more »