--- title: US Sailing Race Management Courses being offered at Sail Newport description: Join us at Sail Newport for US Sailing Race Management and Club Judge Seminars in March and April 2026. 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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!   The US Sailing Club Judge Seminar is 8-10 hours of on-line interactive learning and a one-day in-person seminar. The Club Judge Seminar is NOT intended to serve as a rules seminar, you should have a basic understanding of the sailing rules.   Saturday, March 21 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Instructors are Amy Ferreira, Mary Pierce and Jason Maher US Sailing - Judge Seminar calendar Search for Sail Newport and the class will come up! Registration ends Wednesday, March 11 Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed.   Basic Race Management Seminar There is approximately 90-120 minutes of REQUIRED pre-course work prior to the In-Person session. Attendance is required to complete and pass the course.   Please be sure to download the Racing Rules App at: https://www.ussailing.org/competition/rules-officiating/the-racing-rules-of-sailing-2025-2028/ You will also have the option to purchase the print edition of the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028 during the registration process.   Sunday, April 26 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Instructors are Amy Ferreira and Mary Ellen DeFries US Sailing - Race Management Seminar calendar Search for Sail Newport and the class will come up! Registration ends Wednesday, April 15 Walk-In registrations are NOT allowed. | | --- | | | | --- | | Both courses require pre-seminar work online, which the registrant will receive about 10 days before the course.   There will be an option to order lunch through Sail Newport for $15. A lunch order form will be sent out to registrants 10 days prior to the course.   Are you interested in these courses but unable to attend either session at Sail Newport? 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