You’re eight years old, standing completely frozen; watching as your instructor slowly guides your new Opti into the water. As the Opti floats calmly waiting for you to get in… your unused gloves quiver, a tear wells up behind the perfectly polarized sunglasses. But nothing seems worse than getting in that ... read more »

Growing up in the cocoon of junior programs, big boat sailing is rarely on our minds. We focus so hard on the technicalities of the boat we’ve been placed in that often our sailing becomes incredibly one-dimensional. Speaking from the perspective of a sailor who came from a non-sailor family I certainly did ... read more »

On June 16th, head instructors from over twenty JSA programs came to Larchmont Yacht Club for a series of lectures and group discussions on how to navigate the role of head instructor. For some, this was an introduction, while veterans of the position returned for a refresher. The workshop began with a ... read more »

Head instructors and junior program directors are invited to attend this workshop designed specifically for them. Program chairs are also welcome, along with those on the path to becoming a head instructor or program director. Registration details are available at this link. We will focus on getting ... read more »

The JSA of LIS Event Management Workshop, on May 18 at Larchmont Yacht Club, will provide the tools and knowledge to help make junior sailing events successful and memorable. • Organizing and running the regatta: Regattas don't just happen, they require months of planning and organizing. Learn what it takes ... read more »

A few junior sailors from the NY City region were given the opportunity on May 8 to go out on water and watch the America's Cup World Series racing in close proximity to the rounding marks. They viewed three races in big winds, strong currents and shifty conditions. New York City was a spectacular ... read more »

The America's Cup Endeavour Youth Sailing Program this weekend has educational fun for New York area youth programs, sailing schools, and fans of all ages visiting the America’s Cup World Series from May 6 - 8. You may read the details at http://bit.ly/ACYouthMay6-8 If you know of any junior sailors who ... read more »

Annually the JSA awards several special trophies that celebrate people who are strong role models among the sailors and instructors at JSA member junior sailing programs. The JSA special awards  are the Brooke Gonzalez, Susie Trotman and Mitchell Weeks trophies. Please submit your club’s nominations ... read more »

Courses in western Long Island Sound for US Sailing Level 1, 2 and 3 Smallboat Instructors are now open for registration. Sign up promptly at a venue near you, because each site has limited enrollment. See https://jsalis.org/coaches/instructor-certification-and-training-resources for a full list of the ... read more »