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Drills for Skills- Rabbit Starts

This is a gate start without the fuss. The Rabbit or ‘Pathfinder’ sets off at a preset time (either using repeated whistles when they start their run or after a timed sequence.
Training
Thu 14 Mar 2024

Alignment of accreditation dates for multi-qualification holders

We recently changed how we recognise and support instructors and coaches who hold multiple accreditations. We hope the change described below reduces barriers cited by many instructors and coaches to remaining accredited in multiple sailing disciplines. The change enables a simpler process to reaccreditation and saves you time and costs associated in the 5 yearly reaccreditation process. 
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Fri 01 Dec 2023

Understanding Participation Programs

12 months ago, Australian Sailing released the Participation Programs which provide clubs and class associations with the coaching frameworks and tools to deliver programs across the 3 levels of; Green, Intermediate and Advanced, assisting with developing members skills and knowledge beyond their initial learn to sail activities.
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Fri 10 Nov 2023

Foiling Safety – For coaches & club support personnel

Foiling is rapidly growing at clubs across the country, and many coaches are beginning to deliver sessions at their clubs with various foiling classes, with this growth comes extra safety precautions you need to be aware of when supporting sailors, especially when operating near the equipment or in rescue situations.
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Mon 30 Oct 2023

Making your own drill

As a coach having the ability to make your own drill can greatly improve your ability to provide versatile and engaging sailing experiences for your participants. Yes, there are plenty of amazing drills if you want to go searching for them.
Training Participation and Growth
Fri 22 Sep 2023

Tips to support people with vision loss plus Sailing Session Guide

A representative from vision Australia visited the State Sailing Centre in Victoria on the 14th of April, the following week the instructors ran a session for a group with a variety of levels of vison loss. Before producing a customised sailing session in hansa dinghies and Pacers at albert park lake the instructors attended a theory session in which they were able to use technology and materials to better understand the perspective of the participants. 
Training
Fri 19 May 2023

Blindfolded Sailing - For coaches and instructors

Australian sailing staff and instructors from the Victorian State Sailing Centre recently participated in a session facilitated by Vision Australia to develop skills to assist, support, and interact with individuals who have a vision impairment.  
Training
Fri 19 May 2023

Communication – Hand Signals

Communicating with your participants can be difficult when its windy or you have an engine close by. Think about where you position yourself, upwind and out of direct sunlight is most helpful. Try to communicate with sailors using a clear voice, and without shouting. 
Training
Fri 19 May 2023