US Sailing Calendar

	Judge Clinic at US SAILING 2/10/2026 - 2/12/2026 There are 0 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. US SAILING Contact: Jerry Thompson Instructors: Donald Wieneke, Jerry Thompson ONLINE Judge Racing Rules of Sailing Clinic This is a two-session clinic which will be live online conducted via Zoom and focused on the Racing Rules of Sailing for Judges. Session 1: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Session 2: Thursday, February 12, 2026 Both sessions will be held from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Eastern. (6:00 to 9:00 pm Central; 4:00 to 7:00 pm Pacific). The instructors are Jerry Thompson and Don Wieneke. Attendance in both sessions is required, and after successful completion of this clinic each participant will earn 60 CEUs towards re-certification. You should plan to have your copy of The Racing Rules of Sailing with you. The Judge Continuing Education Events are free of charge for Certified Judges ONLY. A $25 administrative fee to US Sailing will be charged to uncertified members. Registration closes February 9, 2026.
	Judge Roundtable at US SAILING 2/18/2026 - 2/18/2026 Enroll Now (early registration discount until ) There are 58 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. US SAILING Contact: Nancy Glover Instructors: David Perry, Nancy Glover ONLINE Judge Roundtable This is a one-session live online Roundtable with Dave Perry. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm b>Eastern. (6:00 to 9:00 pm Central; 4:00 to 7:00 pm Pacific). The facilitators are Dave Perry and Nancy Glover. Judge Roundtables are intended only for certified judges and may be used in place of, or in addition to, traditional seminars by certified judges to gather Continuing Education points toward recertification. They may not be used for initial certification, which requires that the applicant attend a seminar. There is no homework, and each session will focus on discussing current and interesting topics for judges. You should plan to have your copy of The Racing Rules of Sailing and the US Sailing Judges Manual with you. Attendance is required and after successful completion each participant will earn 30 CEUs towards re-certification. The Judge Continuing Education Events are free of charge for Certified Judges ONLY. A $25 administrative fee to US Sailing will be charged to uncertified members. Registration closes February 17, 2026.
	Rule 42 and Appendix P Clinic at US SAILING 2/25/2026 - 2/25/2026 There are 0 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. US SAILING Contact: Jerry Thompson Instructors: Darryl Waskow, Jerry Thompson ONLINE Judge Rule 42/Appendix P Clinic Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Eastern. (6:00 to 8:30 pm Central; 4:00 to 6:30 pm Pacific). The instructors are Darryl Waskow and Jerry Thompson. This Rule 42/Appendix P Clinic is open to certified judges and may be used in place of, or in addition to, traditional seminars by CERTIFIED judges to gather Continuing Education points toward recertification. It may NOT be used for initial certification, which requires that the applicant attend a seminar. Certified judges will receive 30 Continuing Education Units upon completion of this clinic. You should plan to have your copy of The Racing Rules of Sailing and the US Sailing Judges Manual with you. The Judge Continuing Education Events are free of charge for Certified Judges ONLY. A $25 administrative fee to US Sailing will be charged to uncertified members. Registration closes February 18, 2026.
	Club Judge Seminar at East Greenwich Yacht Club 2/28/2026 - 2/28/2026 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. East Greenwich Yacht Club 10 Water St East Greenwich, RI 02818 Contact: Carolyn Cure Instructors: John Mooney, Kristina McDavid IN-PERSON Club Judge Seminar Hosted by East Greenwich Yacht Club. 10 Water Street, East Greenwich, RI. The instructors are John Mooney and Kristina McDavid. Being a Club Judge is a fun and interesting way to give back to the sport of sailing. As a Judge, you will learn what happens in a protest room, how decisions are made, and over time you will gain a better understanding of the rules, making you both a better Judge and a better racer! The US Sailing Club Judge Seminar is 6-8 hours of on-line interactive learning and a one-day in-person seminar. The Club Judge Seminar is NOT intended to serve as a rules seminar, you should have a basic understanding of the sailing rules. The goals of the seminar are: (1) to become a new judge at a local club and be able to serve on a protest committee; (2) for existing members of a protest (or race) committee to sharpen their judging and procedural skills; and (3) lay the groundwork to (potentially) pursue their US Sailing judging certification. Preparation Period: Approximately two weeks prior to the in-person session the course will open in Canvas, US Sailing’s online learning platform. You will receive an email inviting you to participate in the course from Canvas Free for Teachers, [email protected]. Please click the "Get Started" link as soon as possible to complete your login profile in Canvas to begin the pre-course assignments. Expect to complete 6-8 hours of required pre-course work before the in-person seminar begins. All pre-course work MUST be completed in Canvas prior to in-person session in order to understand that portion of the seminar. Session 1: Saturday, February 28, 2026, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm in-person. Completion of all coursework and attendance is required to complete and pass the course. The lead instructor will email you with additional course information. Bring laptops or tablets. US Sailing Course Registration fee: $40. A discounted US Sailing special introductory US Sailing membership is available for first-timers during the registration process. An additional required fee of $15, payable directly to East Greenwich YC, for continental breakfast, coffee & tea, soft drinks and lunch. NBYA will reimburse participants for part or all of the US Sailing registration fee. Please contact the instructor for more details. Registration closes on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed.
	Judge Clinic at US SAILING 3/04/2026 - 3/06/2026 Enroll Now (early registration discount until ) There are 1 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. US SAILING Contact: Jerry Thompson Instructors: Jerry Thompson, Giff Constable ONLINE Judge Racing Rules of Sailing Clinic This is a two-session clinic which will be live online conducted via Zoom and focused on the Racing Rules of Sailing for Judges. Session 1: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Session 2: Friday, March 6, 2026 Both sessions will be held from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Eastern. (6:00 to 9:00 pm Central; 4:00 to 7:00 pm Pacific). The instructors are Jerry Thompson and Giff Constable. Attendance in both sessions is required, and after successful completion of this clinic each participant will earn 60 CEUs towards re-certification. You should plan to have your copy of The Racing Rules of Sailing with you. The clinic will focus on Part 2 of the Racing Rules, WHEN BOATS MEET. Session 1 will cover Part 2, Sections A, B, and D, as well as Rules 31, 43, and 44. Session 2 will cover Part 2, Section C (Mark-Room and Room to Pass an Obstruction). The Judge Continuing Education Events are free of charge for Certified Judges ONLY. A $25 administrative fee to US Sailing will be charged to uncertified members. Registration closes March 3, 2026.
	Club Judge Seminar at Hingham Yacht Club 3/07/2026 - 3/07/2026 Enroll Now (early registration discount until ) There are 19 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. Hingham Yacht Club PO Box 165 Hingham, MA 02043-0165 Contact: Dar Collins Instructors: Mary Pierce, William Collins IN-PERSON Club Judge Seminar Hosted by Hingham Yacht Club. 211 Downer Ave, Hingham, MA. The instructors are Mary Pierce and Bill Collins. Being a Club Judge is a fun and interesting way to give back to the sport of sailing. As a Judge, you will learn what happens in a protest room, how decisions are made, and over time you will gain a better understanding of the rules, making you both a better Judge and a better racer! The US Sailing Club Judge Seminar is 8-10 hours of on-line interactive learning and a one-day in-person seminar. The Club Judge Seminar is NOT intended to serve as a rules seminar, you should have a basic understanding of the sailing rules. The goals of the seminar are: (1) to become a new judge at a local club and be able to serve on a protest committee; (2) for existing members of a protest (or race) committee to sharpen their judging and procedural skills; and (3) lay the groundwork to (potentially) pursue their US Sailing judging certification. Preparation Period: Approximately two weeks prior to the in-person session the course will open in Canvas, US Sailing’s online learning platform. You will receive an email inviting you to participate in the course from Canvas Free for Teachers, [email protected]. Please click the "Get Started" link as soon as possible to complete your login profile in Canvas to begin the pre-course assignments. Expect to complete 6-8 hours of required pre-course work before the in-person seminar begins. All pre-course work MUST be completed in Canvas prior to in-person session in order to understand that portion of the seminar. Session 1: Saturday, March 7, 2026, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm in-person. Completion of all coursework and attendance is required to complete and pass the course. The lead instructor will email you with additional course information. Bring laptops or tablets. US Sailing Course Registration fee: $40. A discounted US Sailing special introductory US Sailing membership is available for first-timers during the registration process. Light lunch will be provided by the Hingham Yacht Club along with coffee/tea and other drinks.. Registration closes on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed.
	Club Judge Seminar at Sail Newport 3/21/2026 - 3/21/2026 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. Sail Newport 72 Fort Adams Dr Newport, RI 02840 Contact: Nikki Raccio Instructors: Mary Pierce, Amy Ferreira IN-PERSON Club Judge Seminar Hosted by Sail Newport, Inc. 72 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI. The instructors are Mary Pierce and Amy Ferreira. Being a Club Judge is a fun and interesting way to give back to the sport of sailing. As a Judge, you will learn what happens in a protest room, how decisions are made, and over time you will gain a better understanding of the rules, making you both a better Judge and a better racer! The US Sailing Club Judge Seminar is 8-10 hours of on-line interactive learning and a one-day in-person seminar. The Club Judge Seminar is NOT intended to serve as a rules seminar, you should have a basic understanding of the sailing rules. The goals of the seminar are: (1) to become a new judge at a local club and be able to serve on a protest committee; (2) for existing members of a protest (or race) committee to sharpen their judging and procedural skills; and (3) lay the groundwork to (potentially) pursue their US Sailing judging certification. Preparation Period: Approximately two weeks prior to the in-person session the course will open in Canvas, US Sailing’s online learning platform. You will receive an email inviting you to participate in the course from Canvas Free for Teachers, [email protected]. Please click the "Get Started" link as soon as possible to complete your login profile in Canvas to begin the pre-course assignments. Expect to complete 6-8 hours of required pre-course work before the in-person seminar begins. All pre-course work MUST be completed in Canvas prior to in-person session in order to understand that portion of the seminar. Session 1: Saturday, March 21, 2026, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm in-person. Completion of all coursework and attendance is required to complete and pass the course. The lead instructor will email you with additional course information. Bring laptops or tablets. US Sailing Course Registration fee: $40. A discounted US Sailing special introductory US Sailing membership is available for first-timers during the registration process. Registration closes on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed.