Celebrating our Volunteers: Peter Kinsman

Winner of the 2022 Australian Sailing Volunteer of the Year Award, Peter Kinsman makes an extraordinary contribution as a volunteer at Rye Yacht Club (RYC) and has done so for more than the ten years. Known as the club ‘handyman’, Peter volunteers across multiple roles and is always happy to volunteer his time no matter the situation or challenge.
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Wed 24 May 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

Foil-Lab safety - Towing

As foiling opportunities increase at clubs and through class association coaching programs, with Foil-Labs now being delivered across the country by coaches, it is important to consider the safety requirements for the foil towing aspect of the program, and to be on top of safety, ensuring that the experience remains a safe and enjoyable one for participants. 
Training
Fri 19 May 2023

Fun knot Challenge Session for Kids and Teens

Often it’s fun to end a knot tying session with a fun challenge, whether it’s with the classic tie up the instructor (Only done if there is another assistant/ instructor present) or a game. A fun way to change things up is with a problem solving challenge like a knot challenge to stimulate the mind.
Training
Fri 19 May 2023

Class Worlds Preparation

So your first overseas regatta is just around the corner? To help you better prepare for the trip, here are some tips: 
Training
Fri 19 May 2023