Accreditation

Instructors and Coaches play an important role in growing sailing and you don’t need to be an expert to get started. The free Australian Sailing Learning Centre, combined with face-to-face training courses equips you to support others in sailing and provides you with the resources you need to succeed in your role.

Becoming an Australian Sailing Accredited Instructor or Coach highlights your skills, knowledge and commitment to delivering safe and high-quality training.

Whether you're applying for your first accreditation, or seeking reaccreditation, this page provides you with all the necessary information and resources you may need.

Benefits of Accreditation

• Eligibility to deliver Discover Sailing Programs and/or Participation Programs
• Recognition by Discover Sailing Centres, Clubs, Class Associations and customers as to having achieved a standard, and therefore being likely to deliver quality experiences and service that fulfills their expectations
• Flexibility to gain further accreditations
• Access to standard course curriculum and other training resources for all streams of Coaching and Instructing
• Public Liability Insurance coaches when delivering club-sanctioned training and for instructors when delivering accredited Discover Sailing Courses at an accredited Discover Sailing Centre.
• Access to ongoing learning and development through conferences, webinars, newsletters and more 
• Develop connections and networks with Clubs, Classes, sailing and sport communities 
• Option to be visible through the Find a Coach/Instructor tool on the Australian Sailing website
• A brilliant start to your professional CV 

Navigation

Here you have access to a range of pages containing all additional information and resources you may need in relation to your accrediation and training.