General Manager - Victoria Monthly Update June 2024

The latest updates from Australian Sailing's General Manager – Victoria – Meaghan Densley 

Please click this link to find a copy of all past Victoria General Managers Updates. 

In this update, you will find the following:

-    Victorian Sailing Summit wrap up
-    Upcoming AS courses 
-    Victorian Sailing Awards - Nominate now!
-    Training in Focus - Register today!

Australian Sailing VIC Sailing Summit wrap up 

At the recent Victorian Sailing Summit held at Royal Brighton Yacht Club, enthusiasts and experts gathered to discuss the future of sailing. The room was full, with over 100 club representatives from across Victoria.

Here's a quick recap:

Australian Sailing Update

- We got the lowdown on the latest achievements, upcoming events, and future plans for sailing in Australia.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy

- There was a strong focus on making sailing more inclusive. Strategies to ensure everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of background, were front and center.

Growing Participation

- Exciting programs and campaigns were presented to attract new sailors and keep current ones engaged.

On the club front, we heard some inspiring stories:

Hobsons Bay Yacht Club Mentor Program

- This program is all about supporting new sailors and building a strong community. They shared some great success stories and tips for other clubs to follow.

Sabrettes

- The Sabrettes are making waves by promoting sailing among women. Their events and activities are tailored to encourage more female participation.

Overall, the summit was all about enhancing the sailing experience and growing the community. It was a fantastic blend of national updates and grassroots initiatives, aiming to make sailing more inclusive and active for everyone.

To view the resources click here 

Awards nominations now open

Nominations for the 2024 Victorian Sailing Awards are now open. Categories include Instructor of the Year, Coach of the Year, Discover Sailing Centre of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and more.

Nominating one of your volunteers or staff is a fantastic way to recognise their hard work and contribution to your Discover Sailing Centre. Click here to nominate: https://www.sailing.org.au/community/sailing-awards

Training in Focus Live registrations open

With the Sailing Summit now done and dusted, we're moving on to Training in Focus Live. Although September 7th still feels like a long way away, it'll sneak up on us as it always does! So, get your registration in today and encourage all your Instructors to join you. Feel free to mention the free food and 12 months added to their qualifications, to sweeten the deal!

Click here to register: https://www.sailing.org.au/events/227504

Upcoming Courses
 

Anyone interested in doing a course not listed here should complete this Expression of Interest so we can let you know when a course is added 

Click here to view the full calendar is available online

Victorian Sailing Calendar 

The Victorian Sailing Calendar can be accessed from HERE

The Calendar is designed to allow clubs to enter their events and see what else is happening in the area before selecting a date for an event.