US Sailing Small Boat Level 1 Instructor Courses at the USSCMC

Two upcoming dates:

       December 27-28, 2023.  Instructor: Allison Jolly

       March 13-15, 2024. Instructor:  Tara Foster

The US Sailing Small Boat Level 1 Sailing Instructor Certification Course is designed to provide sailing instructors with information on how to teach safely, effectively, and creatively.

Benefits of Obtaining Level One Certification:

• Level One Certification is mandatory training for anyone interested in teaching sailing at the US Sailing Center (as in Summer Camp or any other sailing program). The benefits of this training are many.  Most important, it provides a standardized approach to sailing instruction and safety practices. 
• For those who have no professional aspirations for sailing, the training builds sailing confidence and makes you a far more qualified sailing volunteer.  Additional benefits to USSCMC members who have an active US Sailing Level One Instructor Certificate on file with the employment office of the USSCMC include the following…
  • Opportunities to run start up sailing programs with the USSCMC
  • Opportunities for a part time income
  • Opportunities to sail beyond our sailing area, by simply filing a sailing plan and obtaining permission from the Sailing Director
  • Opportunities to sail at times when the USSCMC is typically closed

An online prerequisite is required prior to attending the in-person course. Please click here to complete this portion of the requirement.

US Sailing Small Boat Level 2 Instructor Course at USSCMC

Dates December 20-21, 2023.  Instructor: Allison Jolly

The Small Boat Level 2 Instructor Course focuses on developing knowledge and skill in teaching sail theory, sail controls, introductory management skills, spinnaker and trapeze use (and instruction) and powerboat operation for emergency situations.

Safety awareness is a major component of this course, with instruction on how to address capsize recovery, or prevent entrapment while operating a powerboat. It is a certification level course that combines classroom and on the water education using Smallboat Sailing Level 2 Instructor Guide, and the accompanying Level 2 Workbook, as a texts.

An online prerequisite is required prior to attending the in-person course. Please click here to complete this portion of the requirement.

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