US Sailing Calendar

	Judge Roundtable at US SAILING 2/24/2026 - 2/24/2026 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. US SAILING Contact: Nancy Glover Instructors: Nancy Glover, Michael Kaspar ONLINE Judge Roundtable This is a one-session live online Roundtable centering on “Writing Better Facts and Conclusions”. Tuesday, February 24, 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 Nancy Glover and Mike Kaspar. 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 23, 2026.
	Judge Clinic at US SAILING 3/04/2026 - 3/06/2026 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: 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, Kristina McDavid IN-PERSON Club Judge Seminar Hosted by Hingham Yacht Club. 211 Downer Ave, Hingham, MA. The instructors are Mary Pierce 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 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.
	Judge Protest Day at US SAILING 3/11/2026 - 3/18/2026 Enroll Now (early registration discount until ) There are 6 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. US SAILING Contact: Bruce Cook Instructors: Bruce Cook, Giff Constable ONLINE Judge Protest Day The Chief Judge is Bruce Cook, assisted by Giff Constable. 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. Attendance at both sessions is required so everyone gets the appropriate roles. If you cannot attend both sessions, please select another offering. After successful completion each participant will earn 80 CEUs towards re-certification. Protest Day Schedule: Session 1: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm eastern. Session 2: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm eastern. 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 March 4, 2026.
	Club Judge Seminar at Sail Newport 3/21/2026 - 3/21/2026 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. 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. A lunch option will be available at an additional cost through Sail Newport. An email to collect lunch orders will go out 10 days prior to the seminar. Registration closes on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed.
	Rule 42 and Appendix P Clinic at US SAILING 3/24/2026 - 3/24/2026 Enroll Now (early registration discount until ) There are 10 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 Rule 42/Appendix P Clinic Tuesday, March 24, 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 Jerry Thompson and Giff Constable. 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 March 17, 2026.
	Club Judge Seminar at Wayzata Sailing 4/18/2026 - 4/18/2026 Enroll Now (early registration discount until ) There are 15 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. Wayzata Sailing PO Box 768 Wayzata, MN 55391-0768 Contact: Bruce Martins Instructors: Thomas Hodgson, Bruce Martinson IN-PERSON Club Judge Seminar Hosted by Wayzata Sailing. 456 Arlington Circle, Wayzata, MN. The instructors are Bruce Martinson and Tom Hodgson. 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, April 18, 2026, 8:30 am to 4:30 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. Registration closes on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed.
	Club Judge Seminar at Macatawa Bay Yacht Club 4/19/2026 - 4/19/2026 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. Macatawa Bay Yacht Club PO Box 207 Macatawa, MI 49434-0207 Contact: Dale Gort Instructors: Clifford Black IN-PERSON Club Judge Seminar Hosted by Macatawa Bay Yacht Club. 2157 S Shore Drive, Macatawa, MI. The instructor is Cliff Black. 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: Sunday, April 19, 2026, 9:00 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. An additional fee of $20 for food and drinks all day will be available for pre-order. Please visit this link to order: https://pci.jotform.com/form/260374072805051 Email [email protected] if you have dietary restrictions or for information. Registration closes on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed.
	Judge Protest Day at American Yacht Club 5/09/2026 - 5/09/2026 Enroll Now (early registration discount until ) There are 14 available slot(s) left Sign up for the waitlist to receive notification if a slot opens up. American Yacht Club NY 499 Stuyuesant Ave. Rye, NY 10580 Contact: Bruce Cook Instructors: Bruce Cook, Giff Constable In-Person Judge Protest Day hosted by American Yacht Club 499 Stuyvesant Avenue, Rye, NY. The Chief Judge is Bruce Cook, assisted by Giff Constable. Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. This is an in-person Protest Day at American Yacht Club. 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 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. 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. Lunch available via house account. Registration closes on May 1, 2026.