TRAINING and EDUCATION

US SAILING INSTRUCTOR COURSES

It’s not too early to start planning for that summer job.  If you plan on coaching you should consider taking care of your Level 1 or Level 2 Class early so there will be no problems come June when those juniors arrive.  SCYYRA already has several classes booked and if there is sufficient demand we can add more Level 1’s or add a Level 2 class.  All US SAILING Championships (Sears/Bemis/Smythe, Youth Champs, Ida Lewis, Leiter, etc) require a valid/current Level 2 certification for all private coaches.

Candidates need to have a current CPR/First Aid certificate and a NASBLA Approved CA safe boating class.  This must be done on your own before your certification will be issued.  I highly recommend completing it prior to your class’s start date.

2009 California Level 1 Classes

May 9-10 & 16-17             Santa Barbara Yacht Club

May 23-24 & 30-31           Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club

June 11-14                          Coronado Yacht Club

We are also fortunate in that the 2009 US SAILING Symposium is in San Diego this year and will be offering many classes and sessions that those of you who are involved in programs should consider.  For complete information visit their website http://www.ussailing.org/training/nsps/2009/index.asp

Other US SAILING Classes in 2009

January 3-4                         Umpires Seminar                                 San Diego Yacht Club

January 5-7                         Powerboat Instructor course              San Diego Yacht Club

January 5-7                         Basic Keelboat Instructor Evaluative Course      J World San Diego

January 5-6                         Judges Workshop                               Mission Bay Yacht Club

January 11-14                    Small Boat Level I Instructor Trainer course       San Diego Yacht Club

January 12-14                    Small Boat Level II Coach Trainer course    Mission Bay Aquatic Center