To JSA of LIS member program leaders, This is a reminder for the JSA of LIS virtual town hall style meeting via Zoom on May 21 at 5 PM. Please email the JSA office to receive an invitation for the meeting. Updated guidelines for reopening after sheltering-in-place have recently been published by the CDC, ... read more »

To JSA of LIS member program leaders, Like you, the JSA is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation. We understand that your junior programs are navigating difficult waters today, along with the families who are planning to enroll their children in your programs. JSA wants to understand your questions and ... read more »

Exchange junior sailing program management ideas at the JSA of LIS Midwinter Meeting on Saturday March 14 at the Beach Point Club, Mamaroneck NY.  Please view the agenda at this link. – Doors open at 0815 with coffee/tea and bagels. – The meeting from 0845 to 1230 is free to all who register in advance. – ... read more »

US Sailing Smallboat Instructor Courses in western Long Island Sound are now starting to open for registration. If your junior sailing program is hiring staff for this summer who will need their certification for US Sailing Instructor or Safe Powerboat Handling, advise them to sign up promptly because ... read more »

US Powerboating has scheduled a three-day Powerboat Instructor certification course on November 1-3 (Fri-Sun). The course will be taught by Rob Crafa at SUNY Maritime College, Bronx NY. View the details and register at the US Powerboating site. Think about how your club could benefit by having a ... read more »

On Friday August 2nd, Centerport Yacht Club hosted one of the most exciting kid-friendly races of the summer. This event is known around the sound as the Ice Cream Cup. Meaning, come for the sailing, stay for the free ice cream. This year, over 110 sailors attended the regatta among the Red, Blue and ... read more »

Thanks again to Tricia Alcamo and everyone at American Yacht Club for this Day 2 Report from the JSA Opti Champs! The second and final day of the 2019 JSA of LIS Opti Championship Regatta concluded a six race series in conditions that were again light and variable in the morning, with the ... read more »

Thanks to Tricia Alcamo and everyone at American Yacht Club for this Day 1 Report from the JSA Opti Champs! Day 1 of the JSA LIS Opti Champs is in the books!  119 sailors and their instructors from 22 clubs arrived bright and early at American Yacht Club this morning, ready for some great racing.  ... read more »