US Sailing Calendar

	Judge Roundtable at US SAILING 9/21/2026 - 9/21/2026 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: Matthew Bounds, Nancy Glover, Kathleen Kulkoski ONLINE Judge Roundtable This is a one-session live online Roundtable where Kat Kulkoski and Matt Bounds will lead a discussion on Judging Multihulls. Monday, September 21, 2026, from 7:00 to 10:00 pm Eastern. (6:00 to 9:00 pm Central; 4:00 to 7:00 pm Pacific). The facilitators are Kat Kulkoski, Matt Bounds 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 September 20, 2026.
	Advanced Judge Seminar at Macatawa Bay Yacht Club 10/17/2026 - 10/18/2026 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 Advanced Judge Seminar hosted by Macatawa Bay Yacht Club 2157 S Shore Drive, Macatawa, MI Instructor is Cliff Black. This Advanced Judge Seminar will be held over two separate days, with the classroom portion being held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 and a protest day held on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Judges of all levels are welcome to attend. There is significant homework to be done before the first session. The lead instructor will email you with additional course information about five days before your course begins. Seminar Schedule: Session 1 - Saturday, October 17, 2026; Seminar Session 2 - Sunday, October 18, 2026; Protest Day All sessions will be from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Attendance in all sessions is required to successfully complete and pass the course. We need you to be there to make the mock hearings work for everyone. The test is on your own after the seminar. You are expected to know the rules, this seminar teaches Judge procedures and is not a rules seminar. Coffee, tea and soda will be provided. An additional fee will be collected by the club for lunch. Local lodging information: There are numerous hotels in holland but below are 2 with current availability we often recommend: Courtyard by Marriott Holland Downtown 6 miles / 15 minutes to MBYC https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/grrch-courtyard-holland-downtown/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0&clickref=1100lCmTAtYS&aff=MARWW&affname=305950&co=WW&nt=PH&cid=AFF_Affiliate Homewood Suites by Hilton Holland 7 miles / 15 minutes to MBYC https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/grrabhw-homewood-suites-holland/ VRBO or Airbnb's are also an option and can be found with an internet search. US Sailing Registration fee: $40. Registration closes Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Walk-In registrations are not allowed.
	Judge Clinic at US SAILING 10/19/2026 - 10/20/2026 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. US SAILING Contact: Jerry Thompso 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. The clinic will focus on Part 2 of the Racing Rules, WHEN BOATS MEET. Session 1: Monday, October 19, 2026 Develop an understanding of the Rules of Part 2, Sections A, B and D. Discuss several other rules which impact racing: 31, 43, 44. Session 2: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Develop an understanding of the Rules of Part 2, Section C. Both sessions will be held 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. Attendance in both sessions is required, and after successful completion of this clinic each participant will earn 40 CEUs towards re-certification. You should plan to have your copy of The Racing Rules of Sailing with you. Participants will receive handouts that follow the presentation. 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 October 16, 2026.
	Club Judge Seminar at Eastern Yacht Club 11/07/2026 - 11/07/2026 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. Eastern Yacht Club 47 Foster St. Marblehead, MA 01945-3649 Contact: Nancy Glover Instructors: John Mooney, Mark Townsend, Nancy Glover IN-PERSON Club Judge Seminar Hosted by Eastern Yacht Club. 47 Foster St, Marblehead, MA. The instructors are Nancy Glover, John Mooney and Mark Townsend. 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 ten days 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, November 7, 2026, 8:30 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. Call Nancy Glover if you need overnight member housing 781-469-6515 Registration closes on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed.