General Manager - Victoria Monthly Update May 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
-    Victorian Staffing Update
-    AS courses and Webinars 
-    Victorian Sailing Calendar 

Australian Sailing VIC Sailing Summit – Saturday 1st June 

Great numbers are registering for the event, which is a great opportunity for clubs to unite.

We are excited to announce the 2024 Victorian Sailing Summit, which will be held on Saturday, June 1st, at Royal Brighton Yacht Club.

The 2024 Sailing Summits will provide a great opportunity for clubs and classes to share information and ideas, allow Australian Sailing to hear directly from the community via workshops following the Club Survey, and receive updates on hot topics and the Australian Sailing strategic priorities.

Our agenda will include;

- Australian Sailing Update
- Partnerships / Collaboration with Western Victorian Clubs 
- Participation / Retention with Hobson Bay Yacht Club 
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with the Sabre Association 
- WORKSHOP 1 – How are we going to increase participation with a focus on female participation
- WORKSHOP 2 – Based on Club Survey feedback.
- Club and Class Networking - Let’s take the opportunity to come together.

Hosted by Royal Brighton Yacht Club. Register now

Victorian Staffing Update

The Victorian Office is saying farewell to Ruth Morton. Over the past 12 months, Ruth has been an integral part of the Victorian office and the boatshed. 
Ruth will not be far away; she is moving back to her passion for boatbuilding and is the president of the Mirror Association. We wish Ruth the best and look forward to seeing her on the water. 

For any boatshed enquiries, please get in touch with theboatshed@sailing.org.au 

One positive news story from the Victorian officer is the appointment of a new Club Support Officer.  The new CSO will begin work shortly. We will send an introduction email once our new staff member is settled in. 

Preparing for Next Season

Now that the summer season has ended for most clubs, it's time to start planning for the new season. Here is a quick checklist to help your committee 

1. Update your REVSport details 
    If you have had a change to your committee positions, please update your details so we can keep you updated on the latest information. 

2. Complete Game Plan for Clubs 
    Game Plan is a self-assessment tool for clubs and class associations to review all aspects of your organisation and provide an improvement plan with links to          resources and templates. 

3. Refresh your clubs with Australian Sailing Resources 

4. Check out a range of governance topics at Sports Community to help you run your club - Take a look here

Check in with your local CSO – we are here to help 

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

FREE Discover Sailing Centre development webinar series 

The webinars are designed to help Discover Sailing Centre stay up-to-date on relevant topics, provide an environment to share ideas, and learn about new tools and techniques that can help you succeed.  

Whether you're a big or small DSC, the online sessions will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies that you can implement in your Discover Sailing Centre and in your programs.  

REGISTER HERE 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy

Australian Sailing is excited to announce the development of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy for the sailing community. We believe that every voice matters, and your input is crucial in shaping a strategy that reflects our community's diverse needs and aspirations.

To ensure that our strategy is truly inclusive and representative, we have crafted a draft mission statement and focus areas, and we are eager to hear your thoughts. Your participation in this short survey will provide invaluable insights that will guide us in refining and developing the strategy.

Click here to complete the survey.

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.