FAQ’s

WHAT is the Sailing Leadership Forum?

The inaugural Sailing Leadership Forum will connect leaders from all aspects of our sport such as sail training and education, yacht club and sailing organization management, racing associations and organizations including one-design and handicap classes, race officials, and industry professionals.

The objective of the Leadership Forum is to bring the sport together by assembling leaders and innovators from these areas of sailing for an all-inclusive learning and networking experience. The Sailing Leadership Forum will offer focused group learning sessions, while addressing subjects relevant to all.

*In 2014, the Sailing Leadership Forum will take the place of US Sailing’s National Sailing Program Symposium, One-Design Symposium and Yacht Club Summit.

WHEN and WHERE is this first-ever event?

February 6-8, 2014 at the Hilton San Diego Resort in San Diego, Calif. (pre- and post- forum events will also be scheduled around the event).

WHAT additional opportunities are there?

The Sailing Leadership Forum will also feature lively social events, exhibitor displays and demonstrations, pre- and post- forum clinics and seminars for instructor certification, race management seminars, Safety-at-Sea Seminars, and much more.

HOW do I register to attend?

Visit the registration site to register today.

Is there travel assistance available to help me attend the event?

Yes!  Thanks to a grant from the US Sailing Foundation travel assistance funds are available.  Learn more and apply online