Thank you to all the Clubs, Classes and volunteers who helped with the many sailing events over the Summer break. With International Cadet Nationals, Offshore Racing with sensational finishes, and Moths zipping around the Derwent, it has definitely been an active time and so good to watch. I am aware that there are still events happening and have been sharing any event Facebook posts onto the Australian Sailing -Tas page. However, if I have missed something please tag me into your event and I will endeavour to add it.

On Friday 26th January, Deviot Sailing Club will be hosting a Discover Sailing Day and I will be attending and hope to entice some new members to the club. Also, that weekend, Saturday 27th January, the RYCT is again celebrating sailing with their Discover Sailing Day at the Sandy Bay Regatta. So, if you are in the North or the South of the State, please share this information with anyone who is interested in sailing. Details about Discover Sailing Days can be found HERE.

For anyone interested in the Protest process and how to hold a Protest, we are holding a Regional Judges Course on February 11th at the RYTC. This is relevant to all clubs, and it would be valuable to have qualified Judges that could support several clubs all over the State. Working collaboratively is the way to go! Regional Judge Course - RYCT.

On Saturday 2nd March, the DSS will be holding the Women’s Keelboat Regatta with passage and windward/leeward racing. All women sailors are welcome to enter with more information coming out soon. You may already have a boat and crew ready or need a boat and would like to crew. For any enquires please contact Colleen at the DSS sailing@dssinc.org.au

This Month’s Update: JANUARY 2024

• Save the Dates for 2024
• TAS Child and Youth Safe Organisation Framework update
• TAS Grant Opportunities
• AS Courses TAS dates
• Club Participation Resources – Encouraging young people into your club
• AS Pulse Survey
• e-Learning Courses
• Alignment of accreditation dates
• revSPORT additional Questions for Clubs
• Updating Club Contacts
• Keep in Touch

Save the Dates in Tasmania: Add these to your 2024 Club Calendar

• Sailing Summit: Saturday May 18th @ Derwent Sailing

• State Sailing Awards: Saturday September 7th @ Maritime Museum of Tasmania

• Training in Focus - Live: Sunday September 8th @ Derwent Sailing Squadron

• Zhik Youth Sail TAS: 10th – 13th October @ Sandy Bay Sailing Club

To view other State’s events click here

TAS Child and Youth Safe Organisation Framework update

The appointment of the Independent Regulator of the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework has been announced. The Attorney-General announced the appointment of Ms Louise Coe: Independent Regulator to help keep Tasmanian children and young people safe - Premier of Tasmania

The Independent Regulator oversees Tasmanian organisations required to comply with the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework.

With all sporting clubs/associations requiring to comply with the new regulations by July 1st, please visit the link to view all information Child and Youth Safe Framework

  CLUB ACTION - Share information and review Child Safe Policy
 

TAS Grant Opportunities

1. 2023-24 Community Support Fund Grants Program Closes 1 March 2024
Tasmanian community organisations are invited to apply to the 2023-24 Community Support Fund (CSF) Grants Program.
You can apply for a grant www.dpac.tas.gov.au/gambling/grants.
Grants will be assessed and funded ongoing on a “first in” basis. - Small grants of up to $10,000 (plus GST).

2. Active Tasmania Equipment Grants Program - Closes 8 March 2024
The 2023-24 Active Tasmania Equipment Grants Program provides sport and active recreation clubs with grants of between $2,000 and $30,000 to assist with the purchase of additional or replacement equipment. Applicants are required to contribute at least 30 per cent of the total cost of purchasing the equipment.
Eligible equipment will:

The program guidelines are available here (PDF), the application form is available here.
For further information please contact Active Tasmania on info@active.tas.gov.au

3. Junior Travel Assistance Program - Closes 30 May 2024
The Junior Travel Assistance Program 12-18years, (JTAP) provides financial assistance to help alleviate the costs of competing in national sporting championships.
The maximum funding limit is $250 per championship up to a maximum of $250 per athlete per financial year. Apply online here.

  CLUB ACTION - Read and share information with your Committee
 

AS Courses in TAS – Dates for 2024 are all locked in!

Regional Judge Course:

Dates: 11th February
Regional Judge Course - RYCT

Dinghy Instructor and Assistant Instructor Courses:

Dates: 13th & 14th of April – North TAS

Dinghy Instructor and Assistant Instructor Courses:

Dates: 13th & 14th of April – North TAS
Dinghy Instructor Course - Port Dalrymple
Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - Port Dalrymple
Dinghy Instructor Reaccreditation - Port Dalrymple

Dates: 25th & 26th of May – South TAS
Dinghy Instructor Course - Sandy Bay
Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - Sandy Bay
Dinghy Instructor Reaccreditation - Sandy Bay

Dates: 25th & 26th of May – South TAS
Dinghy Instructor Course - Sandy Bay
Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - Sandy Bay
Dinghy Instructor Reaccreditation - Sandy Bay

Dates: 15th & 16th of June – South TAS
Dinghy Instructor Course - Kingston Beach
Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course - Kingston Beach
Dinghy Instructor Reaccreditation - Kingston Beach

Dates: 27th & 28th of July – South TAS
Dinghy Instructor Course – RYCT
Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course – RYCT
Dinghy Instructor Reaccreditation - RYCT

Dates: 21st & 22nd of September
This date is for any club that wishes to hold a course. It will require a minimum of six participants. Please contact us if you would like a course at your club.

Powerboat Instructor Courses:

Dates: 11th & 12th of May – North TAS
Powerboat Instructor Course – Wynyard

Dates: 17th & 18th of August – South TAS
Powerboat Instructor Course - RYCT

Keelboat Instructor Courses:

Dates: 8th & 9th of June – North TAS
Keelboat Instructor Course - Port Dalrymple

Dates: 31st August & 1st of September – South TAS
Keelboat Instructor Course - Bellerive
 

  CLUB ACTION - promote in your club newsletter to share with your members
 

Club Participation Resources – Encouraging Young People into your Club

The future of your club is with young people who will value and contribute to sailing. AS has a great resource that is ready for you to use about how to best engage and retain youth members. It is designed to help your club implement simple actions to assist in Junior participation helping develop long-term membership engagement. The resource and other helpful information can be found HERE.

  CLUB ACTION - Share with Committee
 

Australian Sailing Pulse Survey - Your opinion matters!

The Pulse Survey is your opportunity to provide live feedback as and when you desire. The responses will be checked regularly and a summary provided direct to the AS Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors - Complete the Survey
 

e-Learning Courses

The Australian Sailing myLearning portal has a catalogue of free and useful online courses created by Australian Sailing and Sport Integrity Australia that could benefit clubs, members, volunteers, administrators and instructors.

CLICK HERE to browse all courses from Australian Sailing, or CLICK HERE to browse all courses from Sport Integrity Australia.

How to access the e-learning platform once landed on the login page:

• Existing Users: enter your email address and password. If you don't remember your password, click on 'Forgot your password?' to receive a password reset email (check your junk folder too).
• New Users: click on 'Register' and type your information in the sign up fields. Your login credentials will be sent to you via email. Use them to access online courses in the future.

  Note that the e-learning platform logins are different from the revSPORT ones. If you require technical assistance, please contact training@sailing.org.au.

To access AS free e-learning courses, simply register and login via the learning portal here.

Further details (Including policy) for Race Officer accreditation/reaccreditation is on the AS website here.

  CLUB ACTION - Encourage your race management and volunteers to do the e-learning courses and share link in the club newsletter.
 

revSPORT System Support

Alignment of accreditation dates for multi-qualification holders

The Change, What it means for you and What you will See – Read about the changes in HERE

REVsport Additional Questions

RevSport admins have been asked to complete some extra questions about your club for the new focus on the public facing Club Finder. People will be able to search for what they are looking for easier with new searches for activities and facilities. The new questions are live on your portal in the account details section and can be completed anytime.

  CLUB ACTION -  Ask your RevSport administrator to complete the additional questions in the Account Details section.
 

Updating Club Contacts

Not Receiving Official AS Communications?

When Flag Officers change roles your club account details need to be updated, without key contact details, Australian Sailing cannot contact the right people.

  CLUB ACTION -  Check your Club’s contact details in the Account details section of revSPORT - How to Update Club Contacts
 

Please stay connected with us

We are available to answer your queries by phone, face-to-face or meet via Teams online.

You can find a complete list of Australian Sailing Contacts – here.