US Sailing Calendar

	Basic Race Management Seminar at US SAILING 11/17/2026 - 11/19/2026 Enroll Now (early registration discount until ) There are 3 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. US SAILING Contact: Donald Wieneke Instructors: Hank Stuart, Donald Wieneke ONLINE Basic Race Management Seminar. Instructors are Donald Wieneke and Hank Stuart. The seminar consists of three live Zoom sessions: Session 1: Tuesday, November 17, 2026 Session 2: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 Session 3: Thursday, November 19, 2026 All sessions are 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Pacific Time, (7:00 pm - 9:30 pm CT, 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm ET). There is approximately 30-60 minutes of pre-course work required before each session. Attendance in all three sessions is required to complete and pass the course. Please be sure to download the Racing Rules App at: You will also have the option to purchase the print edition of the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028 during the registration process. About five days before your course begins, you will receive an email from Canvas, [email protected], inviting you to participate in the course through Canvas, US Sailing’s online learning platform. Please click the "Get Started" link to complete your profile in Canvas and access the course materials. The lead instructor will email you with additional course information. This class will be taught on-line via Zoom. The instructors will be on-line approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of each session. US Sailing course registration fee: $40. A discounted US Sailing special introductory membership is available for first-timers during the registration process. Registration closes Wednesday, November11, 2026.
	Basic Race Management Seminar at Encinal Yacht Club 1/23/2027 - 1/23/2027 Enroll Now (early registration discount until ) There are 23 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. Encinal Yacht Club 1251 Pacific Marina Alameda, CA 94501-1117 Contact: Michael DiBella Instructors: John Siegel IN-PERSON Basic Race Management Seminar Hosted by Encinal Yacht Club. 1251 Pacific Marina, Alameda, CA. Instructor is John Siegel. The seminar consists of One In-Person session Saturday, January 23, 2027. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is approximately 90-120 minutes of REQUIRED pre-course work prior to the In-Person session. Attendance is required to complete and pass the course. Please be sure to download the Racing Rules App at: https://www.ussailing.org/competition/rules-officiating/the-racing-rules-of-sailing-2025-2028/ About 10 days before your course begins, you will receive an email from Canvas, inviting you to participate in the course through Canvas, US Sailing’s online learning platform. Please click the "Get Started" link to complete your profile in Canvas and access the required course materials. The lead instructor will email you with additional course information. US Sailing course registration fee: $45. A discounted US Sailing special introductory membership is available for first-timers during the registration process. Registration closes Wednesday, January 13, 2027. Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed.
	Basic Race Management Seminar at Columbia Sailing Club 2/06/2027 - 2/06/2027 Enroll Now (early registration discount until ) There are 24 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. Columbia Sailing Club PO Box 922 Columbia, SC 29202-0922 Contact: Rich Horton Instructors: Paul Leonard, Ted McGee, Joleen Rasmussen IN-PERSON Basic Race Management Seminar Hosted by Columbia Sailing Club. 292 Shuler Rd, Columbia, SC. Instructors are Paul Leonard, Ted McGee and Joleen Rasmussen. The seminar consists of One In-Person session Saturday, February 6, 2027. 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. There is approximately 90-120 minutes of REQUIRED pre-course work prior to the In-Person session. Attendance is required to complete and pass the course. Please be sure to download the Racing Rules App at: https://www.ussailing.org/competition/rules-officiating/the-racing-rules-of-sailing-2025-2028/ About 10 days before your course begins, you will receive an email from Canvas, inviting you to participate in the course through Canvas, US Sailing’s online learning platform. Please click the "Get Started" link to complete your profile in Canvas and access the required course materials. The lead instructor will email you with additional course information. US Sailing course registration fee: $45. A discounted US Sailing special introductory membership is available for first-timers during the registration process. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be available for purchase. Attendees may also bring their own lunches. Registration closes Wednesday, January 27, 2027. Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed.
	Basic Race Management Seminar at Lake Norman Yacht Club 2/06/2027 - 2/06/2027 Enroll Now (early registration discount until ) There are 20 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. Lake Norman Yacht Club Contact: Paul King Instructors: Kenneth Gorni, Jerry Thompson IN-PERSON Basic Race Management Seminar Hosted by Lake Norman Yacht Club. 297 Yacht Rd, Moorseville, NC. Instructors are Jerry Thompson and Ken Gorni. The seminar consists of One In-Person session Saturday, February 6, 2027. 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. There is approximately 90-120 minutes of REQUIRED pre-course work prior to the In-Person session. Attendance is required to complete and pass the course. Please be sure to download the Racing Rules App at: https://www.ussailing.org/competition/rules-officiating/the-racing-rules-of-sailing-2025-2028/ About 10 days before your course begins, you will receive an email from Canvas, inviting you to participate in the course through Canvas, US Sailing’s online learning platform. Please click the "Get Started" link to complete your profile in Canvas and access the required course materials. The lead instructor will email you with additional course information. US Sailing course registration fee: $45. A discounted US Sailing special introductory membership is available for first-timers during the registration process. Lunch will be provided by LNYC. Registration closes Wednesday, January 27, 2027. Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed.
	Basic Race Management Seminar at US SAILING 2/07/2027 - 2/11/2027 Enroll Now (early registration discount until ) There are 12 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. US SAILING Contact: Fields Gunsett Instructors: John Palizza, Fields Gunsett ONLINE Basic Race Management Seminar. Instructors are Fields Gunsett and John Palizza. The seminar consists of three live Zoom sessions: Session 1: Sunday, February 7, 2027 Session 2: Tuesday, February 9, 2027 Session 3: Thursday, February 11, 2027 All sessions are 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Eastern Time, (6:00 pm - 8:30 pm CT, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm PT). There is approximately 30-60 minutes of pre-course work required before each session. Attendance in all three sessions is required to complete and pass the course. Please be sure to download the Racing Rules App at: https://www.ussailing.org/competition/rules-officiating/the-racing-rules-of-sailing-2025-2028/ You will also have the option to purchase the print edition of the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028 during the registration process. About five days before your course begins, you will receive an email from Canvas, [email protected], inviting you to participate in the course through Canvas, US Sailing’s online learning platform. Please click the "Get Started" link to complete your profile in Canvas and access the course materials. The lead instructor will email you with additional course information. This class will be taught on-line via Zoom. The instructors will be on-line approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of each session. US Sailing course registration fee: $45. A discounted US Sailing special introductory membership is available for first-timers during the registration process. Registration closes Wednesday, January 27, 2027.
	Basic Race Management Seminar at Lakewood Yacht Club 2/13/2027 - 2/13/2027 Enroll Now (early registration discount until ) There are 25 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. Lakewood Yacht Club 2425 Nasa Pkwy Seabrook, TX 77586-3451 Contact: Marie Wise Instructors: Steve Comen IN-PERSON Basic Race Management Seminar Hosted by Lakewood Yacht Club. 2322 Lakewood Yacht Club Drive, Seabrook, TX. Instructor is Steve Comen. The seminar consists of One In-Person session Saturday, February 13, 2027. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is approximately 90-120 minutes of REQUIRED pre-course work prior to the In-Person session. Attendance is required to complete and pass the course. Please be sure to download the Racing Rules App at: https://www.ussailing.org/competition/rules-officiating/the-racing-rules-of-sailing-2025-2028/ About 10 days before your course begins, you will receive an email from Canvas, inviting you to participate in the course through Canvas, US Sailing’s online learning platform. Please click the "Get Started" link to complete your profile in Canvas and access the required course materials. The lead instructor will email you with additional course information. US Sailing course registration fee: $45. A discounted US Sailing special introductory membership is available for first-timers during the registration process. A lunch menu will be available and credit cards accepted, or participants are welcome to bring their own lunch. Ample on-site parking. Many hotel options in Seabrook, Texas close to LYC. Registration closes Wednesday, February 3, 2027. Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed.
	Basic Race Management Seminar at Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club 2/13/2027 - 2/13/2027 Enroll Now (early registration discount until ) There are 24 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club 30 Yacht Club Dr Beaufort, SC 29907-1701 Contact: Paul Kowalski Instructors: Paul Leonard, Joleen Rasmussen IN-PERSON Basic Race Management Seminar Hosted by Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club. 30 Yacht Club Drive, Beaufort, SC. Instructors are Joleen Rasmussen and Paul Leonard. The seminar consists of One In-Person session Saturday, February 13, 2027. 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. There is approximately 90-120 minutes of REQUIRED pre-course work prior to the In-Person session. Attendance is required to complete and pass the course. Please be sure to download the Racing Rules App at: https://www.ussailing.org/competition/rules-officiating/the-racing-rules-of-sailing-2025-2028/ About 10 days before your course begins, you will receive an email from Canvas, inviting you to participate in the course through Canvas, US Sailing’s online learning platform. Please click the "Get Started" link to complete your profile in Canvas and access the required course materials. The lead instructor will email you with additional course information. US Sailing course registration fee: $45. A discounted US Sailing special introductory membership is available for first-timers during the registration process. Lunch will be provided by Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club. Registration closes Wednesday, February 3, 2027. Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed.
	Advanced Race Management Seminar at St Francis Yacht Club 2/27/2027 - 2/28/2027 Enroll Now (early registration discount until ) There are 24 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. St. Francis Yacht Club 700 Marina Blvd San Francisco, CA 94123 Contact: Macy Deam Instructors: John Siegel, Becky Ashburn IN-PERSON ADVANCED RACE MANAGEMENT SEMINAR (ARMS) Hosted by St. Francis Yacht Club 700 Marina Boulevard, San Francisco, CA Instructors are Becky Ashburn and John Siegel. This is a two-day In-Person Advanced Race Management Seminar. The seminar consists of one live 1-hour Zoom introductory session; date TBD, and two in-person sessions on Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, February 28, 2027. Schedule Preparation Period: Ten days prior to the in-person session the course will open in Canvas, US Sailing’s online learning platform, for completion of the pre-course assignments. There is approximately 8-10 hours of pre-course preparation that is highly recommended and will enhance the class experience. The pre-course material will be available after the seminar and can be reviewed at a more leisurely pace to better understand the in-person session portion of the seminar. Session 1: Introduction - Zoom Online, date TBD. Session 2:Saturday, February 27, 2027, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in-person. Session 3:Sunday, February 28, 2027, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in-person. Attendance in all three sessions is required to complete and pass the course. About ten days before the in-person session, you will receive an email from Canvas, [email protected] US Sailing’s online learning platform, inviting you to participate in the course. Please click the "Get Started" link as soon as possible to complete your profile and access the REQUIRED pre-course materials in Canvas. The lead instructor will email you with Zoom link and additional course information before the seminar begins. US Sailing course registration fee: $45. There is an additional fee to cover lunch, coffee, and other beverages throughout the event. To ensure that catering arrangements can be made accordingly, all attendees are required to register separately through ClubSpot in addition to their US Sailing registration. Please make sure to complete both registrations to secure your participation and meal arrangements. Thank you! Registration closes Wednesday, February 10, 2027. Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed.
	Basic Race Management Seminar at Charleston Ocean Racing Association 3/13/2027 - 3/13/2027 Enroll Now (early registration discount until ) There are 25 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. Charleston Ocean Racing Association PO Box 20271 Charleston, SC 29413 Contact: Andrea Hoffman Instructors: Joleen Rasmussen IN-PERSON Basic Race Management Seminar Hosted by Charleston Ocean Racing Association. To be held at Hobcaw Yacht Club, 180 Hobcaw Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC. Instructor is Joleen Rasmussen. The seminar consists of One In-Person session Saturday, March 13, 2027. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is approximately 90-120 minutes of REQUIRED pre-course work prior to the In-Person session. Attendance is required to complete and pass the course. Please be sure to download the Racing Rules App at: https://www.ussailing.org/competition/rules-officiating/the-racing-rules-of-sailing-2025-2028/ About 10 days before your course begins, you will receive an email from Canvas, inviting you to participate in the course through Canvas, US Sailing’s online learning platform. Please click the "Get Started" link to complete your profile in Canvas and access the required course materials. The lead instructor will email you with additional course information. US Sailing course registration fee: $45. A discounted US Sailing special introductory membership is available for first-timers during the registration process. Registration closes Wednesday, March 3, 2027. Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed.
	Basic Race Management Seminar at Fishing Bay Yacht Club 3/27/2027 - 3/27/2027 Enroll Now (early registration discount until ) There are 25 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. Fishing Bay Yacht Club 2711 Buford Road Suite 309 North Chesterfield, VA 23235-2423 Contact: Gene Kendall Instructors: Sharon Hadsell, Lud Kimbrough, Nelson Pemberton IN-PERSON Basic Race Management Seminar Hosted by Fishing Bay Yacht Club. 1525 Fishing Bay Road, Deltaville, VA. Instructors are Sharon Hadsell, Nelson Pemberton and Lud Kimbrough. The seminar consists of One In-Person session Saturday, March 27, 2027. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is approximately 90-120 minutes of REQUIRED pre-course work prior to the In-Person session. Attendance is required to complete and pass the course. Please be sure to download the Racing Rules App at: https://www.ussailing.org/competition/rules-officiating/the-racing-rules-of-sailing-2025-2028/ About 10 days before your course begins, you will receive an email from Canvas, inviting you to participate in the course through Canvas, US Sailing’s online learning platform. Please click the "Get Started" link to complete your profile in Canvas and access the required course materials. The lead instructor will email you with additional course information. US Sailing course registration fee: $45. A discounted US Sailing special introductory membership is available for first-timers during the registration process. Parking is available in front of the clubhouse. Registration closes Wednesday, March 17, 2027. Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed.
	Basic Race Management Seminar at Newport Yacht Club 4/25/2027 - 4/25/2027 Enroll Now (early registration discount until ) There are 25 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. Newport Yacht Club 110 Long Wharf Newport, RI 02840-2407 Contact: Steve White Instructors: Charles Cooper, Mary Ellen DeFrias IN-PERSON Basic Race Management Seminar Hosted by Newport Yacht Club. 110 Long Wharf, Newport, RI. Instructors are Charlie Cooper and Mary Ellen DeFrias. The seminar consists of One In-Person session Sunday, April 25, 2027. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. There is approximately 90-120 minutes of REQUIRED pre-course work prior to the In-Person session. Attendance is required to complete and pass the course. Please be sure to download the Racing Rules App at: https://www.ussailing.org/competition/rules-officiating/the-racing-rules-of-sailing-2025-2028/ About 10 days before your course begins, you will receive an email from Canvas, inviting you to participate in the course through Canvas, US Sailing’s online learning platform. Please click the "Get Started" link to complete your profile in Canvas and access the required course materials. The lead instructor will email you with additional course information. US Sailing course registration fee: $45. A discounted US Sailing special introductory membership is available for first-timers during the registration process. Registration closes Wednesday, April 14, 2027. Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed.