Simple Calendar List

April 5, 2026
Preliminary schedule may be adjusted for date overlaps or spread events evenly
April 7, 2026
Level 1 Instructor Course - various sites
April 11, 2026
Safe Powerboat Handling Courses - Bronx NY
US Sailing Race Management Seminars
April 22, 2026
JSA Event Management Workshop - 7:00 PM
April 23, 2026
USODA Team Trials - AL
April 25, 2026
Big Boat Level Up “Combine” - Oakcliff
May 22, 2026
ILCA Class US Championships - TX
May 25, 2026
Memorial Day
May 27, 2026
JSA Spring Meeting - 7:00 PM
May 31, 2026
Reach STEM Educator Course - online
June 11, 2026
JSA Head Instructor Workshop - Rye NY
June 12, 2026
ILCA Class Atlantic Coast Championships -SC
June 17, 2026
JSA All Instructor Symposium - SUNY
June 19, 2026
Brooke E. Gonzalez Advanced Racing Clinic - RI
June 23, 2026
Club 420 Class Mid-Atlantic Championship - NJ
June 24, 2026
U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for Rose Cup - Oyster Bay NY
June 25, 2026
USODA Chesapeake Bay Championship - VA
June 27, 2026
Club 420 Class New England Championship - ME
June 28, 2026
Law Trophy Clinic - C420/ILCA/Feva/ - IHYC

 

Detailed Calendar List

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April 5, 2026

Preliminary schedule may be adjusted for date overlaps or spread events evenly


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April 7, 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.


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April 11, 2026

Safe Powerboat Handling Courses - Bronx NY


Contact
waterfront@sunymaritime.edu
SUNY Maritime Waterfront Office

Powerboat Certification Courses in 2025 at SUNY Maritime College, Bronx NY, are open for registration.


Use the Additional Info link above to view information and register for any of these upcoming courses (dates are the first day of a course).

Accelerated Safe Powerboat Handling
  One Day - Anyone who already has their State-Specific Boating Safety Certification and is looking to learn to operate a powerboat safely and improve on-the-water boat handling skills in an on-the-water, hands-on driving course. Dates: 03/05, 04/19, 05/17, 06/20 and 10/18.

Safe Powerboat Handling
  Two Days - Anyone who is looking to learn to operate a powerboat safely and improve on-the-water boat-handling skills in an on-the-water, hands-on driving and classroom course. Includes training for the the US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling certificate (which meets the NY State Safe Boating Certificate requirements). Dates: 4/11-12, 5/2-3, 6/6-7 and 9/19-20.


If these dates are not suitable, get a group of 6-12 people interested in improving their powerboat handling and request SUNY to schedule a class at your own club. Certified instructors can come to your club, or your group can go to the SUNY Maritime Campus on a convenient date. Contact SUNY Maritime Waterfront department at Waterfront@SunyMaritime.edu or 718-409-2992.  Or hire a local trainer from this list of certified powerboat instructors.

Safe Powerboat Handling + USCG Launch Tender/Limited Master
   Two days, includes training for the the US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling certificate (which meets the NY State Safe Boating Certificate requirements) and the SUNY Maritime College Launch Tender license (which exempts you from the USCG exam when applying for a Limited Masters or Limited OUPV Launch Tender License). Dates: TBD

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US Sailing Race Management Seminars


US Sailing Basic 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


US Sailing Advanced Race Management Seminar (the JSA Calendar displays only the first in-person day))
  • 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


View details of each course and register through the Additional Information link above.



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April 22, 2026

JSA Event Management Workshop - 7:00 PM


Contact
Bob Whittredge JSA Office
info@jsalis.org 914-834-4202

Virtual meeting 7 - 9 pm. 

Register in advance at the Additional Info link above. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

We invite regatta volunteers from your club, both veterans and new, to join the discussions, share their experiences and provide a perspective on some of the issues and challenges that that we all face when running a junior event. The agenda is being developed now, so if you have questions or suggestions about regatta hosting, please contact Bob Whittredge using his contact info above.

Each club that plans to host a regatta this summer (or thinking of hosting one in the future) should arrange for its regatta representatives (regatta committee members, race management team, and regatta registrar) to attend this workshop.

Please inform those at your club who will benefit from participating in the workshop. Regatta chairs, race officers, regatta committee members/volunteers, sailing and program directors are all welcome. 


 

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April 23, 2026

USODA Team Trials - AL


Boat Class
Optimist
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April 25, 2026

Big Boat Level Up “Combine” - Oakcliff


Contact
Bob Whittredge
info@jsalis.org 570-441-9737

Boat Class
C420
ILCA(Laser)
KeelBoat
PHRF

Held at Oakcliff Sailing Center, Oyster Bay NY

Take your big boat skills to the next level, while having fun doing it!

The JSA of LIS is partnering with Oakcliff Sailing to deliver a high-impact spring training “combine” weekend for coaches and experienced junior sailors who want leadership roles and who are ready to elevate their big boat knowledge.

Who The Combine Is For:
  • 2026 Junior Big Boat coaches
  • Intermediate big boat junior sailors
  • Strong dinghy sailors seeking big boat experience
  • Program directors, volunteers, parent coaches, and experienced staff are also welcome

Spend April 25-26, 2026, at Oakcliff Sailing in Oyster Bay, NY, learning, networking and connecting with like minded sailors.

Please register individually using the Additional Information link above.

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May 22, 2026

ILCA Class US Championships - TX


Boat Class
ILCA(Laser)
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May 25, 2026

Memorial Day


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May 27, 2026

JSA Spring Meeting - 7:00 PM


Contact
JSA Office
info@jsalis.org
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May 31, 2026

Reach STEM Educator Course - online


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.








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June 11, 2026

JSA Head Instructor Workshop - Rye NY


Contact
Bob Whittredge
info@jsalis.org 570-441-9737


Rye Country Day School, Rye NY  08:30 to 13:00

Please register at the link in Additional Information above (when posted).

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. We will focus on getting both returning head instructors and new head instructors up to speed. Breakfast and snacks are included in the advance paid fee (TBD).