Understand your local community

• Learn about the cultural and linguistic backgrounds represented in your local area.
• Engage with multicultural organisations, community leaders and local groups to understand their interests, needs and potential barriers to participation.
• Seek feedback from new and existing participants to help shape your club's activities and enhance the welcoming nature of your club.

Educate and Support Club Members

• Provide coaches, officials, volunteers and members with guidance on cultural awareness and inclusive practices.
• Encourage respectful communication and challenge stereotypes or assumptions about people from different cultural backgrounds.
• Help club members understand how cultural differences may influence participation, communication and comfort within the sailing environment.

Build connections and a sense of belonging

• Partner with local multicultural organisations, schools and community groups to introduce sailing to new audiences.
• Encourage existing members to welcome new participants and help them become familiar with club activities and sailing culture.
• Recognise and celebrate the diversity of your club community through events, communications and activities.
• Ask participants about their experiences and use their feedback to improve future programs.

Make sailing accessible and welcoming

• Promote introductory sailing activities, club discovery days and learn-to-sail programs to people who may not have previously considered sailing.
• Explain how to get involved, including costs, equipment, clothing requirements and what participants can expect.
• Consider language barriers when sharing information, and use clear, accessible communication wherever possible.
• Create opportunities for people to try sailing in a welcoming, supportive and low-pressure environment.