Simple Calendar List

January 17, 2026
Winter Sailing at Various Sites
January 24, 2026
US Sailing Race Management Seminars
February 17, 2026
National Coaching Symposium - Florida
March 7, 2026
JSA Midwinter Meeting and Program Management Sessions - Mamaroneck NY
March 18, 2026
Regional Symposium - US Sailing - Rhode Island
April 10, 2026
Level 1 Instructor Course - various sites

 

Detailed Calendar List

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January 17, 2026

Winter Sailing at Various Sites


Boat Class
C420
ILCA(Laser)
Other

Here are some winter sailing opportunities, aka frostbiting, that we know about:
  • Stamford YC Frostbite Sailing 2025/2026 series on Saturdays, starting November 8, 2025, in JY-15, Club 420, Sunfish and Laser/Laser Radial (club JY15s are available on a first-come basis). Includes soup (usually clam chowder) and chili after sailing. https://www.stamfordyc.com/Sailing/Frostbiting
 


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January 24, 2026

US Sailing Race Management Seminars


US Sailing Basic Race Management Seminars
  • 1/24/2026   -  1/24/2026 ONE DAY at Manhasset Bay YC taught by Cynthia Parthemos
  • 2/01/2026   -   2/05/2026 ONLINE over three sessions

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



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February 17, 2026

National Coaching Symposium - Florida



The National Coaching Symposium features presentations, workshops and hands-on sessions with the leading sailing coaches in the country.

he National Coaching Symposium is open to all US Sailing members and features presentations, workshops and hands-on sessions with some of the leading sailing coaches in the country. If you're a coach who's looking to hear the latest ideas, compare notes with the nation’s best, and pursue professional development, then you need to be attend this event.

Hosted at the Melges Watersports Center, Merritt Island, FL (near Cape Canaveral). Attendees will have opportunities for on-water sessions and demos. Bring your sailing gear! Registration includes coffee, lunch and refreshments each day.

Attendance is limited to 80 people, so sign up today at the Additional Information link above.





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March 7, 2026 9:00 am

JSA Midwinter Meeting and Program Management Sessions - Mamaroneck NY


Contact
Ellen Zarchin, Meeting Chair
midwinter@jsalis.org


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The JSA of LIS Midwinter Meeting will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Beach Point Club, Mamaroneck NY. 

Please register using the Additional Information link above.

Yacht Club Officers and Leaders of Junior Programs including Junior Chairs, Sailing Committees, Program and Sailing Directors, Head Instructors and Parent Volunteers are invited to exchange ideas and receive helpful information to help prepare for their junior sailing programs this summer. 

The morning sessions are free of charge: a business meeting portion will be followed by discussions on program management topics, with an opportunity to ask questions and discuss among the attendees. An optional networking lunch ($30 fee) is available afterwards for those who wish to continue informal discussions and networking. 










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March 18, 2026

Regional Symposium - US Sailing - Rhode Island


Bristol Yacht Club, Bristol, RI   <Registration will open soon>

Regional Symposiums mark US Sailing’s continued commitment to education, collaboration, and community building across the sailing landscape. 

Participants will have the opportunity to learn from local peers, share challenges and successes, and connect with sailors, coaches, and leaders from across their region—strengthening networks and supporting shared growth throughout the sport. 

The Rhode Island symposium will feature:
- Sailing Center Staffing and Hiring Recommended Practices 
- Creative Learn to Sail Programming 
- US Sailing Staff Attendance 



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April 10, 2026

Level 1 Instructor Course - various sites


Contact
Education Department, US Sailing
education@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 November 15, 2025, 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)

04/10/2026  -    04/12/2026  Centerport NY
05/01/2026   -   05/03/2026  Groton CT


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.