March 18, 2026
Regional Symposium - US Sailing - Rhode Island
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-sailing-new-england-regional-symposium-tickets-1981340412510
- An update from US Sailing
- Equipment and Safety Best Practices
- Hiring and Visas
- A Regional Sailing Association town hall
- Insurance 101 and Q&A - with Risk Strategies
- Information on US Sailing Programs and Services
March 21, 2026
US Sailing Race Management Seminars
- 3/21/2026 - 3/21/2026 ONE DAY at Indian Harbor YC taught by Cynthia Parthemos
- 4/11/2026 - 4/11/2026 ONE DAY at Larchmont YC taught by Cynthia Parthemos
- 5/09/2026 - 5/09/2026 ONE DAY at Oakcliff Sailing taught by Sue Reilly
- March 19, 28-29 2026 Zoom + TWO DAYS at Larchmont YC taught by Cynthia Parthemos
- May 7, 16-17 2026 Zoom + TWO DAYS at Oakcliff Sailing taught by Cynthia Parthemos
Winter Sailing at Various Sites
- Boat Class
- C420
ILCA(Laser)
Other
- The WaterFront Center Frostbiting Series 2025/2026 on Saturdays, starting November 15, 2025, sailed in Club 420 dinghies. https://www.thewaterfrontcenter.org/frostbiting
- Cedar Point Yacht Club Frostbiting Series 2025/2026 on Sundays, starting October 12, 2025, sailed in ILCA and Aero dinghies. https://www.cedarpointyc.org/laser
- Huguenot Yacht Club Frostbiting Series 2025/2026 on Sundays, starting October 26, 2025, sailed in ILCA 4, 6 and 7. https://www.hyc-lasers.org/index.php/hyc-lasers
- American Yacht Club Frostbiting Series 2025/2026 on Sundays, starting November 2, 2025, sailed in ILCA 4 and 6 and Cook 11 boats. https://theclubspot.com/regatta/jff0jXSExk
- Stamford YC Frostbite Sailing 2025/2026 series on Saturdays, starting November 8, 2025, in JY-15, Club 420, Sunfish and Laser/Laser Radial (club JY15s are available on a first-come basis). Includes soup (usually clam chowder) and chili after sailing. https://www.stamfordyc.com/Sailing/Frostbiting
- Sea Cliff Yacht Club: Sunfish and Lasers on Sunday's through April. https://seacliffyc.org/Sailing/Frostbiting
- Mamaroneck Frostbite Association at Beach Point Yacht Club on alternating Saturdays and Sundays though March. https://www.mamaroneckfrostbite.org/winter-sailing-in-new-york
- Centerport Yacht Club: Lasers, JY15s and Melges 15s on Sundays through March. https://www.centerport-yc.org/frostbiting
- Larchmont Yacht Club: Interclub dinghies on Saturdays and Sundays through mid-April https://www.larchmontyc.org/Default.aspx?p=dynamicmodule&pageid=273&ssid=100338&vnf=1
- Milford Yacht Club: Dyer Dhows on weekends through mid-March https://milfordyachtclub.com/frostbite-fleet
- Norwalk Yacht Club: Dyer Dhows on Sundays through March. https://www.norwalkyachtclub.com/frostbiting
- Manhasset Bay Yacht Club: Ideal 18s and Interclub dinghies on Sundays through April. https://www.manhassetbayyc.org/Sailing/Racing/Frostbiting
April 1, 2026
Level 1 Instructor Course - various sites
- Contact
- Education Department, US Sailing
smallboat@ussailing.org
View the three-day in-person course description at the Additional Info link above, including available dates throughout the USA that extend into future months (scroll down on the US Sailing webpage to see the individual courses).
As of February 16, 2026, these Level 1 courses are scheduled in the Long Island Sound region
Start Date End Date (the JSA calendar shows only the first of the three days)
4/01/2026 - 4/03/2026 at American Yacht Club
4/07/2026 - 4/09/2026 at American Yacht Club
4/10/2026 - 4/12/2026 at Centerport Yacht Club (waitlist)
4/13/2026 - 4/15/2026 at The Waterfront Center
5/16/2026 - 5/18/2026 at Indian Harbor Yacht Club (waitlist)
5/29/2026 - 5/31/2026 at SUNY Maritime College
5/30/2026 - 6/01/2026 at SoundWaters (waitlist)
6/05/2026 - 6/07/2026 at The Sailing School at Hudson River Maritime Museum
6/06/2026 - 6/08/2026 at Riverside Yacht Club (waitlist)
Dates at course sites in other regions, like eastern Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and northern New Jersey, may also be available via the Additional Info link above.
Sites in Long Island Sound typically appear in the spring, early and late summer, and fall and may be seen through the Additional Info link above). In the late fall and winter, the in-person courses are given only at warm venues. If an upcoming course date does not appear on the above link, that course is sold out. Contact US Sailing at the above email with any questions.
The US Sailing Level 1 Instructor course is divided into two sections:
- A 3-day in-person section of the Level 1 course is approximately 30 hours and students will be evaluated on their teaching ability, sailing skills, powerboat handling skills and on-water class management, among other topics.
- A self-guided online introduction section of Level 1. The self-guided section allows participants to learn at their own pace and includes no scheduled interaction with an Instructor Trainer. This online course must be completed prior to attendance at the 3-day in-person section. US Sailing recommends that the in-person section is attended within three months of the online course completion for maximum retention and successful completion.
April 5, 2026
Preliminary schedule may be adjusted for date overlaps or spread events evenly
April 11, 2026
Safe Powerboat Handling Courses - Bronx NY
- Contact
- waterfront@sunymaritime.edu
SUNY Maritime Waterfront Office
https://secure.touchnet.net/C20049_ustores/web/category.jsp?CATID=79
Powerboat Certification Courses in 2025 at SUNY Maritime College, Bronx NY, are open for registration.
May 22, 2026
ILCA Class US Championships - TX
https://ilcana.theclubspot.com/major-regattas
- Boat Class
- ILCA(Laser)
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day
May 31, 2026
Reach STEM Educator Course - online
https://www.ussailing.org/education/youth/reach/courses/
A virtual ten-day course (JSA's calendar shows only the start date)
March 15-24
May 31-June 9
View details and register via the Additional Information link above.
The Online Reach (STEM) Educator course prepares you to teach STEM concepts using sailing as a learning platform. Over the course of 10 days you will participate in live webinars, engage in meaningful discussion groups, and view Reach in action through videos from events, student sessions and more! Don't miss the opportunity to expand your skill set and start using Reach at your sailing program.
US Sailing is running all Reach STEM Educator Courses online. The online course is spread over 10 days (example: Friday Day 1 through Sunday Day 10). The course consists of three 40 minute live webinars on Day 2, Day 3, and then module presentations on Day 9. The other days are self paced and consist of video content, group discussion and posts and quizzes. Students should expect to spend 8-10 hours of course work over the 10 days.
The STEM Educator Course includes professional development/training, materials, and copies of the 132 page Reach Educator Guide for Middle School Modules 1-10 and the Reach Student Logbook and Portfolio. Upon completion, attendees will receive a US Sailing STEM Educator Course certificate and formal educators will receive a certificate for professional development hours.