If you are looking to train your staff or volunteers with a US Sailing Instructor Certification Course, consider hosting one at your facility! For over 40 years, US Sailing’s Instructor Certification Courses have set the benchmark in instructor training. US Sailing’s courses are designed using best practices developed through years of research, ensuring that your staff receive top-tier, industry-leading education.
Potential host facilities need to be a member of US Sailing and have access to the appropriate boats and other equipment needed to host a specific course. This can vary from small, one-person dinghies to large powerboats or keelboats. There is a list of facility requitements for each course on the Host a Course page: https://www.ussailing.org/education/resources/course-calendars/host-a-course/
Fill out the form on our website with your preferred dates at least 6 weeks in advance, and US Sailing will pair you with an Instructor Trainer qualified to teach your course! Your organization can even have priority registration.
Why Host a US Sailing Instructor Course?
- Build Instructor Pool: Develop a qualified group of instructors to hire from.
- Boost Visibility of your Facility: Hosting a course helps attract potential members and boaters to your facility, as well as showcasing your commitment to excellence and boat safety in your community.
- Stay Compliant: Ensure instructors and volunteers are properly trained while helping to meet insurance requirements and creating a safer environment on the water.
- Expert Instructor Trainer Support: US Sailing will coordinate a certified Instructor Trainer to run your course, ensuring the highest-quality evaluation.
Here is a non-comprehensive list of requirements for some of US Sailing’s most popular courses. See which courses your organization could host!
Small boat
- L1 – Single or double-handed dinghies for 8 to 12 people
- L2 – Single or double-handed dinghies with spinnaker and trapeze setup
- L3 – at least one capsizable boat
- 1-2 Safety Boats
Adaptive
- Keelboat or stable centerboard boat, 14-24 feet, sloop rigged or joystick steered) for every 3 candidates
Keelboat
- One keelboat, 18-27 feet, sloop-rigged, tiller steered with reef points, for every three candidates (your school must also be a US Sailing accredited facility)
Cruising Powerboat
- 2 Powerboats between 26 and 50 feet, one single screw and the other twin screw and at least one boat with a bow thruster
Safe Powerboat Handling
- One powerboat 14-24 feet long for every 2-3 candidates
The US Sailing Host Partner Program recognizes organizations that host multiple courses in a calendar year. If your organization holds at least two adult courses or two youth courses within one calendar year, you will get a free spot in the same course the following year! It’s US Sailing’s way of saying thank you for your commitment to training and safety on the water.