June 19, 2026

Brooke E. Gonzalez Advanced Racing Clinic - RI

https://sailnewport.org/youth-sailing-programs/youth-racing/brooke-e-gonzalez-advanced-racing-clinic/

Boat Class

C420
ILCA(Laser)

June 21, 2026

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.

Sailing Counselor Course - IHYC

https://www.ussailing.org/education/instructor/small-boat-instructor-programs/sailing-counselor/

The Sailing Counselor  course is designed to prepare candidates to assist with small boat activities in camp, recreational and organizational programs. This course is highly recommended for those who intend to seek Level 1 Small Boat Instructor certification. The emphasis is on safety and hands-on practice to familiarize candidates with proper terminology and boating techniques. Sailing Counselor training will also provide a model for how a counselor might structure actual sailing activities.  These courses are taught by Small boat Level 1 Instructor Trainers.

June 23, 2026

Club 420 Class Mid-Atlantic Championship - NJ

https://club420.org/calendar

Boat Class

C420

June 24, 2026

U.S. Youth Match Racing Championship for Rose Cup - Oyster Bay NY

https://www.ussailing.org/competition/championships/2026-u-s-youth-match-racing-championship/

Boat Class

KeelBoat

June 25, 2026

USODA Chesapeake Bay Championship - VA

https://usoda.org/racing

Boat Class

Optimist

June 26, 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 June 3, 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)

6/12/2026   -   6/14/2026   at Mystic Seaport, Mystic CT (waitlist)
6/16/2026   -   6/18/2026   at Shelter Island Yacht Club (waitlist)
6/18/2026   -   6/20/2026   at American Yacht Club
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 27, 2026

Club 420 Class New England Championship - ME

https://club420.org/calendar

Boat Class

C420

ILCA District 8 Championship - SIYC

Contact

Event Chair Alicia Rojas Sloan
aliciarojasmd@gmail.com

https://theclubspot.com/regatta/V6zQFG4XDU/

Boat Class

ILCA(Laser)

Shelter Island Yacht Club

June 28, 2026

Law Trophy Clinic - C420/ILCA/Feva/ - IHYC

Contact

jrsailing@indianharboryc.com

Boat Class

C420
Feva
ILCA(Laser)

June 29, 2026

Law Trophy Regatta -C420/ILCA/Feva - IHYC

Contact

jrsailing@indianharboryc.com

Boat Class

C420
Feva
ILCA(Laser)

U.S. Junior Women's Doublehanded Championship for the Ida Lewis Trophy - CA

https://www.ussailing.org/competition/youth-sailing/youth-championships/

Boat Class

C420