JSA of LIS Event Calendar

Two virtual ten-day courses: April 14-22 and May 5-13 (JSA's calendar shows only the start date)

View details and register via the Additional Information link above. 

The Online Reach (STEM) Educator course prepares you to teach STEM concepts using sailing as a learning platform. Over the course of 10 days you will participate in live webinars, engage in meaningful discussion groups, and view Reach in action through videos from events, student sessions and more! Don't miss the opportunity to expand your skill set and start using Reach at your sailing program.

US Sailing is now running all Reach STEM Educator Courses online. The online course is spread over 10 days (Friday Day 1 through Sunday Day 10). The course consists of two 40 minute live webinars on Day 2 & Day 3 and then module presentations on Day 9. The other days are self paced and consist of video content, group discussion and posts and quizzes. Students should expect to spend 8-10 hours of course work over the 10 days.

The Reach STEM Educator Course includes professional development/training, materials, and copies of the 132 page Reach Educator Guide for Middle School Modules 1-10 (retail $59.95) and Reach Student Logbook and Portfolio (retail $8.00). Upon completion attendees will receive a US Sailing STEM Educator Course certificate and formal educators will receive a certificate for professional development hours.

Register at the Additional Info link above

For the ten-day course starting May 6 the instructor is Jane Millman, US Sailing National Faculty. Jane works as the Executive Director at Brendan Sailing and was a former Director of Basic Sail Training at United States Naval Academy.

The US Sailing Small Boat Level 3 Head Instructor Certification Course, is designed to support sailing instructors and program managers who are either making the transition to a leadership role in their programs or growing their management skills in their current role. This course is also available for parents and volunteers who want to better manage their sailing programs but do not want or need to receive a certification.

This course contains information on how to manage more effectively, problem solve, continue to create a quality learning environment for their students and sailing staff, and where to find additional resources. Topics covered in the course include: classroom and on-the-water teaching techniques, risk management, safety issues, curriculum planning, advanced team building techniques, ethical concerns, and much more. 

The online course is spread over ten days. The course consists of five 40-minute live webinars and includes short presentations. The other days are self-paced and consist of video content, group discussion and posts, assignments, quizzes and a final test. Students should expect to spend 20 hours on course work over the ten days.

View the three-day in-person course description at the Additional Info link above, including available dates throughout the USA that extend into future months (scroll down on the US Sailing webpage to see the individual courses). 

As of May 10 these Level 1 courses are scheduled in the Long Island Sound region

Start Date     End Date      (the JSA calendar shows only the first of the three days)

5/27/2025   -   5/29/2025  Mystic CT (waitlist)
5/30/2025   -   6/01/2025  Southampton NY (waitlist)
5/31/2025   -   6/02/2025  Westport CT (waitlist)
6/05/2025   -   6/07/2025  Mystic CT (waitlist)
6/07/2025   -   6/09/2025  Clinton CT (2 seats available)
6/09/2025   -   6/11/2025  Rye NY (waitlist)
6/13/2025   -   6/15/2025  Westport CT (waitlist)
6/13/2025   -   6/15/2025  Middlebury CT
6/16/2025   -   6/18/2025  Rye NY (2 seats available)
6/17/2025   -   6/19/2025  Sag Harbor NY (waitlist)
6/20/2025   -   6/22/2025  Bronx NY (waitlist)
6/23/2025   -   6/25/2025  Rye NY (5 seats available)

Late Summer and Fall Courses:
8/24/2025   -   8/26/2025  Southampton NY
10/11/2025   -   10/13/2025  Centerport NY 

Dates at course sites in other regions, like eastern Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and northern New Jersey, may also be available via the Additional Info link above.

Sites in Long Island Sound typically appear in the spring, early and late summer, and fall and may be seen through the Additional Info link above). In the late fall and winter, the in-person courses are given only at warm venues. If an upcoming course date does not appear on the above link, that course is sold out. Contact US Sailing at the above email with any questions.

The US Sailing Level 1 Instructor course is divided into two sections: 

- A 3-day in-person section of the Level 1 course is approximately 30 hours and students will be evaluated on their teaching ability, sailing skills, powerboat handling skills and on-water class management, among other topics.

- A self-guided online introduction section of Level 1. The self-guided section allows participants to learn at their own pace and includes no scheduled interaction with an Instructor Trainer. This online course must be completed prior to attendance at the 3-day in-person section. US Sailing recommends that the in-person section is attended within three months of the online course completion for maximum retention and successful completion.

Also known as the "US Sailing Small Boat Level 3 Head Instructor Certification Course"

Register at the Additional Info link above

For the ten-day course starting May 27, the instructor is Jen Guimaraes, a former US Sailing Youth Education Manager.

The US Sailing Small Boat Level 3 Head Instructor Certification Course, is designed to support sailing instructors and program managers who are either making the transition to a leadership role in their programs or growing their management skills in their current role. This course is also available for parents and volunteers who want to better manage their sailing programs but do not want or need to receive a certification.

This course contains information on how to manage more effectively, problem solve, continue to create a quality learning environment for their students and sailing staff, and where to find additional resources. Topics covered in the course include: classroom and on-the-water teaching techniques, risk management, safety issues, curriculum planning, advanced team building techniques, ethical concerns, and much more. 

The online course is spread over ten days. The course consists of five 40-minute live webinars and includes short presentations. The other days are self-paced and consist of video content, group discussion and posts, assignments, quizzes and a final test. Students should expect to spend 20 hours on course work over the ten days.

Rocking the Boat, Hunts Point Riverside Park, Bronx NY

View details and register for free at the Additional Information link above.

Rocking the Boat invites you to its annual Spring Launch Fest, a free community event at Hunts Point Riverside Park that highlights the incredible work of Rocking the Boat's students and apprentices.

See the launch of the latest student-built boat, and discover the impact of boatbuilding, environmental science, and sailing programs in the South Bronx while enjoying free food and barbecue, boat rides, and LIVE MUSIC by Casa Mantequilla!

This family-friendly outdoor event is FREE and open to all ages. Come celebrate and see what makes Rocking the Boat so special!

Learn more about RTB programs at rockingtheboat.org