June 5, 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 May 26, 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)

5/29/2026   -   5/31/2026   at SUNY Maritime College (waitlist)
5/29/2026   -   5/31/2026   at Longshore Sailing, Westport CT (waitlist)
5/30/2026   -   6/01/2026   at SoundWaters, Stamford CT (waitlist)
5/30/2026   -   6/01/2026   at Bellport Bay YC (waitlist)
6/05/2026   -   6/07/2026   at Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston NY (2 available)
6/05/2026   -   6/07/2026   at Rocking the Boat, Bronx NY (waitlist)
6/06/2026   -   6/08/2026   at Riverside Yacht Club (waitlist)
6/08/2026   -   6/10/2026   at American Yacht Club (waitlist)
6/12/2026   -   6/14/2026   at Mystic Seaport, Mystic CT (5 available)
6/16/2026   -   6/18/2026   at Shelter Island Yacht Club (waitlist)
6/26/2026   -   6/28/2026   at Westhampton Yacht Squadron, Remsenburg, NY (waitlist)
8/28/2026   -   8/30/2026   at Candlewood Yacht Club, New Fairfield CT (7 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.

June 6, 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 2026 at SUNY Maritime College, Bronx NY, are open for registration.

June 7, 2026

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

June 8, 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)    

June 8-16

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.

June 11, 2026

JSA Head Instructor Workshop - Rye NY

Contact

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

https://pci.jotform.com/form/261515232729153

Level 2 Smallboat Instructor Course - Various Sites

https://www.ussailing.org/education/instructor/small-boat-instructor-programs/level-2-instructor/

The Level 2 Instructor Workshop focuses on developing knowledge and skill in teaching sail theory, sail controls, introductory management skills, spinnaker and trapeze use (and instruction) and powerboat operation for emergency situations. Safety awareness is a major component of this course, with instruction on how to address capsize recovery, or prevent entrapment while operating a powerboat. It is a certification level course that combines classroom and on the water education.

Safe Powerboat Handling Course - Centerport NY

https://defenderaquatics.coursestorm.com/category/accelerated-safe-powerboat-handling

Powerboat Certification Courses in 2026 at Camp Alvernia, Centerport NY, are open for registration.

June 12, 2026

ILCA Class Atlantic Coast Championships -SC

https://ilcana.theclubspot.com/major-regattas

Boat Class

ILCA(Laser)

June 13, 2026

Blessing of the Fleet - Southport CT

http://www.southportconservancy.org

June 16, 2026

Level 2 Smallboat Instructor Course - Various Sites

https://www.ussailing.org/education/instructor/small-boat-instructor-programs/level-2-instructor/

The Level 2 Instructor Workshop focuses on developing knowledge and skill in teaching sail theory, sail controls, introductory management skills, spinnaker and trapeze use (and instruction) and powerboat operation for emergency situations. Safety awareness is a major component of this course, with instruction on how to address capsize recovery, or prevent entrapment while operating a powerboat. It is a certification level course that combines classroom and on the water education.

June 17, 2026

JSA All Instructor Symposium - SUNY - 11 AM

Contact

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

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F2M9KTP

June 18, 2026

Level 3 Coach Course - NJ

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

The Small Boat Level 3 Coach Workshop provides coaches with information on how to effectively develop performance boat handling and racing skills and instill in athletes the importance of ethical behavior and sportsmanship in the sport of sailing.  This classroom-based workshop includes topics such as race management procedures, team management, logistics, drills and teaching the Racing Rules of Sailing.  This is the competitive branch of the Level 3 tracks that US Sailing offers.

Oyster Bay Cup Regatta - Sonar - WFC

Contact

Jonathan Zaskorski
jonathan@thewaterfrontcenter.org

https://www.thewaterfrontcenter.org/oyster-bay-cup

Boat Class

C420
Sonar