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Solvig Sayre

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Feb 17, 2026, 11:00:41 AM (7 days ago) Feb 17
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Good Evening,


This weekend there are two single-day conferences for coaches, program directors, board members, and general volunteers!


Register at Register now at https://theclubspot.com/register/camp/1ENSlKFtlB/class


Attached are the presentation schedules.


  • Youth Sailing Leadership Symposium: Saturday February 21, 2026 @ Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle 9:30 am to 6:15 pm, doors open at 9 am. 

    • For coaches and program directors (or equivalent)

    • $50 entry fee, includes lunch and dinner (use coupon STUDENT if you are a high school or college student not coming with a program for $15 off)

    • $70 late entry fee goes into effect Wednesday, February 4th. Registrations made after Tuesday, February 17th will not be guaranteed meals.

    • Presentations include:

      • NWISA

      • How to teach Opti Sailing

      • Sailing Land Drills

      • How the US Sailing Small Boat Level 1 Courses work

      • Staff/ Board Relations

      • US Sailing Presents:

        • How to develop a strong and sustainable Race Committee

        • Resources and support from the Community Sailing Committee

        • Updates from US Sailing

  • Get on Board! How to support your sailing program as a board member or volunteer: Sunday February 22, 2026 @ Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, doors open at 9 am.

    • $75 entry fee, includes lunch

    • $95 late entry fee goes into effect Wednesday, February 4th. Registrations made after Tuesday, February 17th will not be guaranteed meals.

    • Keynote speaker and former Mayor of Olympia, Doug Mah will be speaking about boards going through a transition period, like many programs currently are.

    • Break out presentations include:

      • Fundraising and financials of local programs

      • Q & A with Risk Strategies Insurance Agency

      • US Sailing Presents:

        • How to develop a strong and sustainable Race Committee (RC)

        • RC 101 and setting marks in deep water

        • Resources and support from the Community Sailing Committee

        • Updates from US Sailing


Questions? Head to the website https://thesailingfoundation.org/what-we-do/junior-sailing-conferences/ or contact Solvig Sayre at y...@thesailingfoundation.orgBest,


Solvig Sayre
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