News - Australian Sailing

Child Safe Practices: Transporting Children

The Children and Young People Safe Practices exist to identify and prevent behaviour that may be harmful to children and young people participating in sport. The Practices are defined in our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, so compliance with them is compulsory (as well as being a vital step in protecting children in sailing).

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Thu 17 Oct 2024

Child Safe Practices: Professional Boundaries

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Thu 17 Oct 2024

Child Safe Practices: Photos and Videos of Children

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Thu 17 Oct 2024

Windy day alternative activities for Instructors

With the priority of using your time wisely, you plan to cover the majority of the on water syllabus targets on the first day, freeing you up to concentrate on creating engaging, on shore activities or on water activities that can be done safely, the rest of the week.

Training

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Coaching Women in Sailing: Supporting Sailors During Their Menstrual Cycle

As a coach, creating an environment where sailors feel comfortable, supported, and able to perform at their best is key. For female sailors, one aspect of health that can impact their experience on the water is managing their menstrual cycle.

Training

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Drills for Skills - Sailing Backwards

Demonstrate the course on a whiteboard showing a yacht in head wind position, with the main backed. Discuss how the rudder works in reverse (Follow the line over the tiller). Discuss situations in which this skill can be applied including: leaving the dock, backing out of a bad position on a start line. Explain how to maintain control when sailing backwards.

Training

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Training in Focus LIVE 2024: Wrap Up

The 2024 Training in Focus - LIVE event series has successfully concluded for another year, providing Instructors and Discover Sailing Centre Principals with insights and practical tools to enhance course delivery.

Training

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Reminder: North Action Sports Group Discounts.

Discover Sailing Centres, Clubs and Coaches can still access exclusive discounts through the Australian Sailing partnership with  North Action Sports Group Australia, part of the North Sails family.

Training

Mon 23 Sep 2024

New Keelboat Instructor Resources - Learn to Sail Videos

Australian Sailing has produced 4 NEW Keelboat- Learn to Sail videos. The resources are for Instructors aimed at developing the fundamental skills needed for participants Sailing in the Keelboat program and to later progress with confidence.

Training

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Your Discover Sailing Centre’s Working with Children Check obligations explained

Across Australia, anyone working with children must undergo some sort of pre-screening in the form of a Working with Children Check or equivalent. Although the systems differ across Australia, there are some key themes.

Training

Mon 23 Sep 2024

History books rewritten on first day of record breaking 2024 Zhik Youth Sail Queensland

In its epic annual return to Keppel Bay’s main beach, the opening day of the 2024 Zhik Youth Sail Queensland event has smashed attendance records

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Mon 16 Sep 2024

Sail Canada and Australian Sailing Dinghy Instructor Qualification Recognition.

Australian Sailing is pleased to share that our dinghy instructor qualifications are now recognised by Sail Canada as equivalent to the Sail Canada CANSail instructor levels 1-5, creating greater flexibility and opportunities for our instructors wishing to work overseas.

Training

Tue 27 Aug 2024

Child Safe Practices: Online Communication

Electronic and online communication is a valuable tool for organising and promoting club activities, but it's important that appropriate safeguards are in place to minimise the dangers.

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Mon 29 Jul 2024

Child Safe Practices: Changing Room Arrangements

Children and young people are particularly vulnerable in changing rooms due in part to various stages of dress/undress and because they are isolated areas. There is also a risk of peer on peer child or young person problems, such as bullying if the changing room is left unsupervised.

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Fri 19 Jul 2024

The Australian Sailing Coach Hub!

Looking to enhance your coaching sessions? Look no further than the Australian Sailing Coach Hub! Discover the tools and resources to help you to take your coaching to the next level

Training Coach

Thu 04 Apr 2024

New Resources - Learn to Sail Videos

Australian Sailing has produced 5 new Dinghy Learn to Sail videos. The resources are aimed at introducing beginners to Dinghy sailing and developing the fundamental skills needed to later progress with confidence.

Training Participation and Growth

Fri 15 Mar 2024

Instructor, Coach, Offical Development Strategy - UPDATE

Following the launch of the Instructor, Coach, Official Development Strategy, we are pleased to share an update on recent developments.

Training Instructor Coach

Fri 15 Mar 2024

Essential Skills - Group control for instructors

Good group control starts with a good briefing ashore, without that, group control afloat is near impossible. Prepare, plan, and adapt.

Training Instructor

Thu 14 Mar 2024