August 28, 2026

Level 1 Instructor Course - various sites

Contact

Education Department, US Sailing
smallboat@ussailing.org

https://www.ussailing.org/education/instructor/small-boat-instructor-programs/level-1-instructor/small-boat-level-1/

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 August 20, 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)

8/28/2026   -   8/30/2026   at SUNY Maritime College, Throggs Neck. NY  (Waitlist)
9/19/2026   -   9/21/2026   at The WaterFront Center, Oyster Bay, NY  (10 seats available)

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.

August 29, 2026

Club 420 Class South Shore Championship - Blue Point NY

https://theclubspot.com/regatta/bZWbMEjIBo

Boat Class

C420

Sayville YC

September 2, 2026

After Summer Sailing Sessions - various dates & sites

Contact

JSA Office
info@jsalis.org

https://jsalis.org/jibe-talk/junior-sailing-after-summer-2026

September 7, 2026

Labor Day

September 9, 2026

Level 3 Sailing Program Management Course - online ten days

https://www.ussailing.org/education/instructor/small-boat-instructor-programs/level-3-head-instructor/

Register at the Additional Info link above

For the ten-day courses starting Sep 9 and Oct 4, the instructor is Jane Millman, Executive Director at Brendan Sailing in Maryland, who received the Outstanding Organizational Leader Award for 2025 from US Sailing.

The US Sailing Small Boat Level 3 Head Instructor Certification Course, is designed to support sailing instructors and program managers who are either making the transition to a leadership role in their programs or growing their management skills in their current role. This course is also available for parents and volunteers who want to better manage their sailing programs but do not want or need to receive a certification.

This course contains information on how to manage more effectively, problem solve, continue to create a quality learning environment for their students and sailing staff, and where to find additional resources. Topics covered in the course include: classroom and on-the-water teaching techniques, risk management, safety issues, curriculum planning, advanced team building techniques, ethical concerns, and much more. 

The online course is spread over ten days. The course consists of five 40-minute live webinars and includes short presentations. The other days are self-paced and consist of video content, group discussion and posts, assignments, quizzes and a final test. Students should expect to spend 20 hours on course work over the ten days.

September 12, 2026

Dinghy Shop Fall Series - Amityville NY - ILCA/Opti/Sunfish

Contact

631-264-0005 info@dinghyshop.com

https://www.dinghyshop.com/FALLSERIE.html

Boat Class

ILCA(Laser)
Optimist

High Sailing Singlehanded Qualifier - AYC

Boat Class

C420
ILCA(Laser)
Other

American Yacht Club, Rye NY

Two high school sailing regattas during the same weekend at American YC
For ILCA 6 girls, ILCA 6 boys, and ILCA 7 open division

- New England High School Sailing (NESSA) Single Handed Champs
       https://sailing.americanyc.org/regatta/ybTlZFdYxx

- Mid Atlantic High School Sailing (MASSA) Single Handed Champs
       https://sailing.americanyc.org/regatta/gAmeqRPKt6

Safety at Sea Seminar - Port Jefferson NY

Contact

Alex Helfand
ahelfand534@gmail.com

https://www.saltydawgsailing.org/events/50bf50b2-578a-48b7-ade5-5fa8f554cc9c

Boat Class

KeelBoat
PHRF

Port Jefferson Yacht Club, NY

USODA Atlantic Coast Championship - NJ

https://usoda.org/racing

Boat Class

Optimist

September 18, 2026

USODA Team Race National Championship - Larchmont NY

September 19, 2026

Milton Harbor Hullabaloo - AYC - C420/ILCA/Feva/Melges/K6

https://sailing.americanyc.org/regatta/HKME9lfvoi

Boat Class

C420
ILCA(Laser)
Other

American Yacht Club, Rye NY

The Milton Harbor Hullabaloo is open to boats of these classes:

• ILCA
• RS Fevas
• C420 (no spinnaker or trap)
• Melges 15
• K6

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 2026 at SUNY Maritime College, Bronx NY, are open for registration.