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,