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Judge Roundtable at US SAILING
12/17/2025
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12/17/2025
There are 0 available slot(s) left
ONLINE Judge Roundtable
This is a Judges Roundtable which will be live online conducted via Zoom and focused on Requests for Redress.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 8:00 to 11:00 pm Eastern. (7:00 to 10:00 pm Central; 5:00 to 9:00 pm Pacific).
The facilitators are Mark Townsend and Daryl Waskow.
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.
We are planning on presenting several redress requests, each request will be handled as follows.
The redress request will be presented, along with the reasons for it. This will be followed by a Q&A session to clarify both the nature of the request and the reasoning provided.
Participants will then break into small groups to analyze the case. Each group will identify:
- The applicable rules
- Relevant Cases and Appeals
- Key facts
- Their own conclusion and decision regarding redress
These scenarios highlight a central tension in redress hearings: the pull between what feels fair and the strict application of the rules.
After group deliberations, we’ll reconvene to discuss the challenges encountered in reaching a decision. Finally, the presenter will reveal the redress that was awarded and reflect on how it aligns-or conflicts-with the group’s findings.
Participants should have electronic copies of the following:
- Racing Rules of Sailing for 2025-2028
- WS Case Book and US Appeals Book
- USCG Amalgamated Navigation Rules International & U.S. Inland available at https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/navigation-rules-amalgamated
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 December 16, 2025.
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Judge Roundtable at US SAILING
1/13/2026
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1/13/2026
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(early registration discount until )
There are 7 available slot(s) left
ONLINE Judge Roundtable
This is a one-session live online Roundtable - The AI Experiment in Judging Part 2.
Tuesday, January 13, 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 John Mooney and Nancy Glover.
The AI rules experiment Part 2! Learn about the use of AI for rules questions.
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 January 12, 2026.
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Judge Protest Day at US SAILING
1/22/2026
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1/29/2026
There are 0 available slot(s) left
ONLINE Judge Protest Day
The Chief Judge is Richard Sullivan.
This is an online Protest Day that consists of three evenings. Attendance at all three sessions is required, so everyone gets the appropriate roles. If you cannot attend ALL sessions, please select another offering.
Seminar Schedule:
Session 1: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:00 - 10:00 pm eastern.
Session 2: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 7:00 - 10:00 pm eastern.
Session 3: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 7:00 - 10:00 pm eastern.
This ONLINE Protest Day is intended for currently certified judges who wish to sharpen their hearing skills through mock protest and redress hearings with coaching by highly experienced Judge Instructors. Protest Day is not suitable for those with little or no experience with hearings.
You will be expected to prepare for each session by reading the protest forms and researching cases and appeals that might apply. Each participant will be the chair, procedural judge, scribe and parties.
Attendance at all sessions is REQUIRED and after successful completion each participant will earn 120 CEUs towards re-certification.
About a week before the course begins you will receive an email from the lead facilitator with information about course materials and the assignments you may need to prepare.
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 January 15, 2026.
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Judge Roundtable at Chicago Yacht Club
1/23/2026
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1/24/2026
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(early registration discount until )
There are 35 available slot(s) left
In-Person Judge Roundtable at Chicago Yacht Club
400 E Monroe, Chicago, IL
This Roundtable consists of TWO in-person sessions.
Friday, January 23, 2026, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Friday night, Dave Perry will present, “Interesting Cases and Appeals”
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm., with a Social Hour afterwards.
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.
The lead facilitators will be in touch to inform you of the topics to be discussed. Plan to have your copy of The Racing Rules of Sailing and the US Sailing Judges Manual with you.
After successful completion each participant will earn 110 CEUs towards re-certification. Attendance in all sessions is required to successfully complete the training and receive Continuing Education credits.
The lead facilitators are Nancy Glover, Edwin Jones and Dave Perry.
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.
Parking at Monroe St Station of Chicago Yacht Club.
Lunch and Social Hour can be purchased at the club with a credit card or CYC member charge.
Registration closes Thursday, January 22, 2026.
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Judge Protest Day at Annapolis Yacht Club
1/24/2026
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1/24/2026
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(early registration discount until )
There are 9 available slot(s) left
In-Person Judge Protest Day hosted by Annapolis Yacht Club
2 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD.
The Chief Judge is Bill Simon, assisted by Ric Crabbe.
Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
This is an in-person Protest Day at AYC. This Protest Day is for people who have completed at least the Club Judge Seminar or have some experience holding hearings. You will role play and hear hearings under the supervision of experienced judges.
This seminar can help you with certification as it can count towards your hearing requirements and you can receive a recommendation if requested.
Protest Day cases are fast moving, and it is suggested that participants bring a laptop or other device where they can type their facts, conclusions and decisions as this expedites the process.
Upon completion each participant will earn 80 CEUs.
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.
CBYRA will cover lunch for participants who live in the CBYRA region.
Registration closes on January 16, 2026.
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