Annually the JSA of LIS awards several special trophies recognizing 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 »

JSA of LIS skippers who had consistently high performance in at least three of their qualifying events for a JSA boat class champs (Club 420, ILCA, Feva or Optimist) are reminded to register through August 10 to be considered for a 2025 JSA Season Series Trophy (the Optimist class series trophy is pictured). ... read more »

written by Erin Wojdaszka If you’ve ever wondered how junior sailors make the leap from zooming around in dinghies to commanding the decks of massive offshore yachts we’ve got your answer: it all starts with the Junior Safety at Sea Seminar! This year, the seminar set sail at Larchmont Yacht Club on July ... read more »

The 2025 Malcolm McIntyre Trophy Team Race championship for up to ten teams of six persons from JSA LIS programs sailing doublehanded boats provided by US Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point NY, will be held on the weekend of August 2-3. This classic regatta, now in its 83rd year, provides an excellent ... read more »