Volunteering on a Global Stage: Peter and Malcolm’s Story
This National Volunteers Week, we’re putting the spotlight on committed volunteers who have contributed immensely to their sailing community.
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Empower Your Club at the 2025 Australian Sailing Summit Roadshows
Australian Sailing invites all club and class association leaders to the 2025 Sailing Summit Roadshows. These free events are essential for committee members, general managers, sailing managers, and key officials aiming to enhance their club's success.
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International Women’s Day Webinar Showcases Trailblazing Women in Sailing
Over 65 participants tuned in last week for an inspiring International Women’s Day webinar, hosted by sailing commentator and SheSails ambassador Nic Douglass, to celebrate the achievements of women in sailing and explore ways to accelerate action in the sport, the theme of International Women’s Day this year. The event featured a powerhouse lineup of speakers who shared their personal journeys, challenges, and visions for the future of women in sailing.
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Sport-Related Concussion Short Course
Connectivity Traumatic Brain Injury Australia has designed a free 15-minute interactive online course educating instructors, coaches, umpires, staff, volunteers, parents and other interested people to recognise and manage a sport-related concussion injury. The course is self-paced, so you can enrol today and complete it at any time.
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ASC Coaching Webinars 2025 - The modern approach to coaching
The modern approach to coaching is all about putting people at the core, focusing on the participants and their individual needs, aspirations and motivations to create environments that are positive, engaging and enjoyable. During 6 webinars hosted by the Australian Sports Commission, a range of guests will share their experiences and knowledge of what the modern approach to coaching means to them and how they apply the approach in a variety of contexts.
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New Keelboat Instructor Resources - Start Skippering activity cards
Australian Sailing has produced NEW Keelboat - Start Skippering activity cards. The resources are for Instructors to assist in the running of Start Skippering courses, where participants will advance their sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable them to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters.
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WWCC & First Aid Updates for Instructors and Coaches
Australian Sailing has recently reviewed and updated the process for handling Working with Children Checks (WWCC) and First Aid (FA) certification. These updates clarify existing requirements, ensuring compliance with state/territory regulations and best practice risk management.
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New One-Day Instructor Endorsements
Australian Sailing have recently developed a more streamlined process for accredited instructors in Dinghy, Keelboat, Powerboat, and Windsurf programs to gain accreditation in an additional Australian Sailing program. This new One-Day Endorsement option allows you to broaden your qualifications without unnecessary barriers to doing so.
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New e-Learning Opportunities for Instructors & Coaches
Australian Sailing has recently enhanced training opportunities for instructors and coaches with the launch of the Australian Sailing Learning Centre (ASLC). This modern platform provides over 30 free online e-learning courses, designed to support your ongoing development.
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South Australian Sailors chasing LA2028
In March 2025, Ben Hinks and Fallon Katz from the Brighton & Seacliff Yacht Club will be heading to Europe to compete in the 470 dinghy to start their campaign towards the LA 2028 Olympics.
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