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**On behalf of US Sailing, our thoughts are with the greater Los Angeles sailing community and all those affected by the devastating wildfires. We stand in solidarity with you and the brave first responders working tirelessly. Stay safe, and know that we are thinking of you, and offer our support in any way we can during this challenging time.**
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US Sailing is proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards, celebrating the most outstanding performances in sailing by American athletes over the past year.
US Sailing is proud to announce the release of the 2024 Reach Initiative Impact Report which reveals a growing demand for hands-on learning in the STEM fields. Since its inception in 2012, Reach, US Sailing’s innovative STEM Education Initiative, has been transforming the way young people across the country engage with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) concepts. By using sailing as a dynamic educational platform, Reach inspires curiosity, promotes hands-on learning, and fosters a connection to environmental stewardship.
The 2025 DN Eastern Regional Championship, held this past weekend at Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford, New Hampshire, was an exhilarating event showcasing the rapid growth and excitement surrounding ice sailing.  The inaugural championship for the DN class, the most popular iceboat in the world, drew the ice-sailing community from across New England to compete for…
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# Education
## Learn to Sail with US Sailing
### Whether you’re a first time sailor or an experienced instructor... we have an educational opportunity for everyone..
Part of US Sailing’s vision is to introduce as many people as possible to this great sport. We want to make sure you’re learning in a safe, fun, high-quality environment…because if you’re a well-trained, competent sailor you’ll love sailing as much as we do.
**US Sailing provides education and instruction in four separate areas: Small Boat (i.e. day sailing), Keelboat, Powerboat and Windsurfing.** Learn more about the different programs offered by US Sailing schools and instructors. We’ll help you decide what kind of boat you want to learn on and find a course to take – and we’ve written the books ourselves to make sure they’re the best around.
## Youth Education
### Quality Instruction at All Levels
US Sailing is committed to ensuring that young people learn how to sail from certified instructors in a safe and fun environment. We have set the standard for youth sailing programs in the U.S. by offering certification courses for instructors and coaches, as well as the innovative Reach STEM education program.
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## Adult Education
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The Keelboat Certification System offers seven levels of adult education ranging from Basic Keelboat through Offshore Passagemaking. These certifications follow a building-block technique of combining learned skills with experience. New sailors gain knowledge and experience at each level and can take their sailing skills as far as they want to go at their own pace
## Instructor Training & Certification
### Teach others to sail
For those interested in teaching sailing or powerboating, there are several opportunities to achieve Instructor Certification. We offer certification for smallboat, keelboat, powerboat, windsurfing and STEM instructors. Courses range from 2 days to 5 days, and are hosted by boating programs around the country, year-round.
## Race Officials Training & Certification
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Race officials ensure quality, integrity, and consistency for all participants in the sport of sailboat racing, from casual weeknight club racing to world championships. Our training and certification programs allows sailors to give back to the sport by supporting the racing sailor out on the water.
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### US Sailing offers a variety of courses at both the student and instructor level. To view dates and locations and register for an Instructor or Counselor course please find the desired course on the appropriate calendar as listed below.
US Sailing does not provide student level instruction directly, but rather relies on the nationwide network of  Certified instructors and coaches that work at community sailing programs, yacht clubs and commercial centers. Please look at the  database to find a location near you if you are seeking to begin sailing. If you are looking for a student level Powerboat course, please visit  .
US Sailing adult-level membership is required for registration in all instructor/counselor courses except Sailing Counselor.  You must use your individual membership to register, not your organizations. Course fees are not refundable except in situations when a course is cancelled due to under-enrollment.
If you have any questions regarding course requirements, eligibility or registration, please contact education@ussailing.org or 401.342.7900
**If you are interested in hosting a course at your location, please complete a Host a course request form below.**
For information about the Small Boat Level 1 Instructor Course in-person sessions, click the box below.  *Online course completion is mandatory prior to attending an in-person session. *
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##### Certification requires completion of both the online session and in-person evaluation. Complete this online session of the course before attending the in-person evaluation
## Small Boat Level 1 in Person Evaluation
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**You must complete the online section of Level 1 before you are eligible to attend an in-person section.**
Course contacts and Instructor Trainers **do not** have the ability to add additional spaces to a full course.
If you are interested in attending a course it's at capacity, please add you name to the waitlist and you will be notified if a space becomes available.
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## Basic & Advanced Race Officer Seminars
* The Race Management seminars below are listed in chronological order.
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* For information about scheduling a seminar, please visit .
* For further assistance, please contact your  or the Race Administration office.
**FIRST TIME PARTICIPANTS**: Attendance at a seminar and successful completion of the online test alone do not lead to certification. If you are interested in becoming a Race Officer, please review our Certification Program for the complete list of requirements. With the assistance of your Area Race Officer, you will be guided through the certification process. Thank you for  your interest in and support of racing.
## Judge Seminars
* The Judge seminars below are listed in chronological order.
* For more information about the offering, please click "Enroll Now" on the calendar below.
* For further assistance, please contact your  (RAJ) or the Race Administration office.
#### FIRST TIME PARTICIPANTS:
Attendance at a seminar and successful completion of the online test alone do not lead to certification. If you are interested in becoming a Judge, please review our  for the complete list of requirements. With the assistance of your RAJ, you will be guided through the certification process.
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## Umpire Seminars
Umpires apply the Rules to situations on the water at team and match racing events. The Umpire seminars below are listed in chronological order. For more information about the offering, please click **Enroll Now**.
For information about scheduling a seminar, visit .
For further assistance, please contact the Chair of the Umpires Committee or the Race Administration office.
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