10/29/2025
Become a Sailing Judge with training from US Sailing
Saturday, Dec. 6 at UW Memorial Union
Being a Sailing Judge is a fun and interesting way to give back to the sport of sailing. As a Judge, you will learn what happens in a protest room, how decisions are made, and over time you will gain a better understanding of the rules, making you both a better Judge and a better racer!
Having local resources for Judges and Juries helps us put on sanctioned regattas!
Sponsored by Mendota Yacht Club and Hoofers Sailing Club, US Sailing's Club Judge Seminar is a one-day in person seminar that will be held at the UW Memorial Union ( 800 Langdon St.) on Saturday, Dec 6 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
To participate, signup at https://www1.ussailing.org/enrollment/selectregistrant.aspx?courseid=13510660
Registration closes on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed
US Sailing Course Registration fee: $40. A discounted US Sailing special introductory US Sailing membership is available for first-timers during the registration process (you'll need to be, or become, a US Sailing Member in order to register).
The Club Judge Seminar is NOT intended to serve as a rules seminar, you should have a basic understanding of the sailing rules.
The goals of the seminar are:
(1) to become a new judge at a local club and be able to serve on a protest committee;
(2) for existing members of a protest (or race) committee to sharpen their judging and
procedural skills; and
(3) lay the groundwork to (potentially) pursue their US Sailing judging certification.
Preparation Period: Approximately two weeks prior to the in-person session the course will open in Canvas, US Sailing’s online learning platform.
You will receive an email inviting you to participate in the course from [email protected].
All pre-course work MUST be completed in Canvas prior to in-person session in order to understand that portion of the seminar.
Completion of all coursework and attendance is required to complete and pass the course.
The lead instructor, JP Porter, will email you with additional course information. Bring laptops or tablets.
US Sailing Course Registration fee: $40. A discounted US Sailing special introductory US Sailing membership is available for first-timers during the registration process.
Greetings at 8 am, seminar starts promptly at 8:30 am.
