The history, current status of the National Training Programs &

overview of future developments

US Sailing

• Founded: October 30, 1897 as the North American Yacht Racing Union (NAYRU).

• Vision: Be the recognized leader in training and certification, in support for the racing sailor and in facilitating access to sailing.

• Mission: To provide leadership for the sport of sailing in the United States.

US Sailing- An Overview

• Approximately 46,000 members

• 1500 member organizations

• 550 “Community” organizations

• Responsible for management

• Diverse member base

US Sailing- An Overview

Events

Programs

Programs & Events

Smallboat Instructor Training

Level 1 Instructor

Level 2 Instructor

Level 3 Coach

Level 4 DirectorLevel 4 Coach

Sailing Counselor

Level 3 Head Instructor

• Commonly referred to as the “Keelboat Certification System.”

• 73 accredited schools

• Adult focused education

• 3 of 5 largest schools in US included

• Student & Instructor certification levels ranging from Basic Keelboat to Offshore Passage Making.

• Offer International Proficiency Certificate

Keelboat Certification System

US Powerboating is the National leader in on-the-water training and education and an affiliate of US Sailing.

Courses offered:• Safe Powerboat Handling*• Accelerated Safe Powerboat handling• Safety & Rescue Boat Handling• Mark Set Boat Handling• Powerboat Instructor Training

US Powerboating programs

*The US Coast Guard and the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have approved this course and an increasing number of states have recognized it as meeting their requirements for obtaining a state boating safety education certificate.

http://www.uspowerboating.com

Reach-Science through Sailing

• Reach teaches Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) using sailing as the platform.

• Currently for middle school students• Material: Educator Guide

• Training: STEM Educator Course • Can be used as STEM-specific program,

for “Adventure Sailing” type program or as rainy day activities.

http://reach.ussailing.org

Components include:

• Adaptive Sailing Resource Manual – 346 download from 23

countries

• Adaptive Instructor Workshop

• Accreditation Program

• Pioneer Grant program

Adaptive Sailing

Events

Industry networking event:Building connections across disciplines

Training & Education: Providing resources and guidance

Launching December 2015:Continuing Education for Coaches

Local engagement of constituent groups:Connecting local to national

Training Department Structure

Board of Directors

Training Committee /Commercial Committee

National Faculty

Staff

Master Instructor Trainers

Instructor Trainers

Instructors

Schools/Centers

Keelboat schools can only offer US Sailing student level certifications after completing accreditation review.

All others may use US Sailing materials provided that they are signed off by an US Sailing/US Poweboating instructor.

US Sailing Organizational Structure

• Tall Ships Port Festivals – Reach

• Collaborations at the local member vessel and program level, including:

• Sequential programming, to capture kids who age out of community and club sailing programs but who may not be interested in competitive sailing, and direct them into a local tall ships program

• Joint activities, public events, and even fund-raisers, to build community awareness and support for sailing in both small ships and tall ships

• Using local tall ships for committee boat, VIP boat, or press boat service at yacht race starts, etc., adding a new “hook” for the media and sponsors

• Collaborating on seamanship training and classes, on offshore navigation classes and practical experience programs, on voyage planning courses; etc.

Tall Ship America & US Sailing

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