The latest updates from Australian Sailing's General Manager – Tasmania – Felicity Allison 

Please click this link to find a copy of all past Tasmania General Managers Updates. 

Would you like AS to attend your Committee Meeting? To help us build connections and work as a team, I am available to attend club committee meetings to share information about how AS can help you, as well as answer any questions. If you are interested, please contact us to discuss when this would work for you.

We would also love to hear your sailing stories. Please contact me or share some information by email at felicity.allison@sailing.org.au to add to our club news feed.

Below is AS information that can be shared with your members and used for your newsletters.

• TAS Sailing Summit – Saturday 18th May – The Derwent Sailing Squadron
• Official’s Networking - Sunday 19th May – Derwent Sailing Squadron
• Save the Dates 2024
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy – Feedback Survey
• Child and Youth Safe Organisation Framework – reminder!
• TAS Grants
• Courses for 2024 
• Do you want a Foil-Lab at your club?
• Game Plan
• E-Learning Courses
• Alignment of accreditation dates
• TAS Events Sailing Calendar
• Updating Club Contacts 
• Keep in Touch 
   

Australian Sailing TAS Sailing Summit – Saturday 18th May at The Derwent Sailing Squadron – Registration - Sailing Summit TAS

The 2024 Sailing Summits will provide a great opportunity for clubs and classes to share information and ideas, allow Australian Sailing to hear directly from the community via workshops following on from the Club Survey and to receive an update on hot topics and the Australian Sailing strategic priorities.

Our agenda will include:

Australian Sailing Update

Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework update and changes

Partnerships / Collaboration with Kettering Yacht Club

Participation / Retention with Derwent Sailing Squadron

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with AS and Faye Read (TAS Youth Sailor of the Year 2023)

WORKSHOP 1 – How are we going to increase participation with a focus on female participation?

WORKSHOP 2 – Based on AS Club Survey feedback.

Club and Class Networking - Let’s take the opportunity to come together.

CLUB ACTION - Make sure that your club or class is represented.

  CLUB ACTION: Register here – Sailing Summit TAS

Official’s Networking – Sunday May 19th at Derwent Sailing Squadron 9am -12noon – Registration – Officials Networking

Australian Sailing TAS is excited to be offering an Official’s Networking event. This is the day following the Sailing Summit to allow people who are travelling from the north of the state to have the opportunity to stay on and be part of the event.

If you are interested in building connections with other Officials and attending a morning of discussion, networking and sharing of information, then this is the perfect event for you. You may also know of someone else who is interested in one of the Official roles that you may like to invite along.

AS utilises the following Officiating disciplines:

Judge - Handles racing protests and appeals.

Measurer - Checks if competitors boats and equipment are rules compliant.

Race Officer - Conduct racing by laying racing courses, providing start and finish lines, and scoring competition.

Umpire - Provides on-water judging of Teams and Match Racing where rules infringements between boats incur instantaneous penalties.

Equipment Auditor - Checks that a boat possesses the correct and current safety equipment necessary to complete racing for either Categories 3-7 or Categories 1-7.

Racing only happens because of people who are involved in these roles, and we appreciate all the time, experience and effort that is required to gain these qualifications. Morning Tea will be provided

  CLUB ACTION: Promote and share with your members. Every club needs Officials!

Registration - Officials Networking

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

• Sailing Summit: Saturday May 18th @ Derwent Sailing Squadron
• Official’s Networking: Sunday May 19th @ Derwent Sailing Squadron
• 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

  CLUB ACTION: Please add these dates to your club calendar  

Add these events to your next committee meeting agenda and discuss who will attend 

Talk to your youth sailors about attending  Zhik Youth Sail Tasmania Event

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy

Additional questions to be added to revSPORT registration

Australian Sailing is currently working to develop a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy that aims to make sailing more inclusive and reflective of the diverse community in Australia.

Provide your feedback

We are keen to hear your views on this draft strategy. Please click the link below to provide us with your feedback. This survey will close on Thursday 2 May.

  CLUB ACTION: Complete the survey to help us know what you think.

TAS Child and Youth Safe Organisation Framework update. Is your club ready? Attend the Sailing Summit to find out more!

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. Attend the Sailing Summit to learn more and ask questions

TAS Grant Opportunities

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 members

AS Courses in TAS, 2024

Dinghy
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 Handling
Dates: 11th & 12th of May – North TAS
Powerboat Handling Course – WYC

Safety Boat Operator
Safety Boat Operator - WYC

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

Keelboat Instructor
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

Foil- Lab TAS – Does your club want to have a Foil-Lab?

With the ever-increasing explosion of foiling into the sailing community Australian Sailing is working to develop programs and resources to support coaches, sailors, and clubs to get involved in this new and exciting space. The first step on the foiling journey for any sailor, windsurfer, wingsurfer or kiteboarder who wants to experience foiling is to participate in a Foil-Lab, delivered at a club, by an accredited Foil-Lab Coach. If you would like more information about holding a Foil-Lab, please contact us.

  CLUB ACTION: Share with Committee and organise a Foil-Lab with AS!

Game Plan for Clubs 

Game Plan is a self-assessment tool for clubs and class associations to review all aspects of your organisation and provide an improvement plan with links to resources and templates. 

Game Plan is provided in partnership with the Australian Sports Commission. It is neatly set out in areas so that one person doesn’t have to complete the whole program.   Start today: https://www.sailingresources.org.au/clubresources/governance/  

  CLUB ACTION: Complete Game Plan with committee to support our club/class

e-Learning Courses

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

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.

Alignment of accreditation dates for multi-qualification holders

What it means for you and what you will see – Read about the changes HERE

  CLUB ACTION: Share the information in your newsletter.

Tasmanian Sailing Calendar - View TAS Calendar

TAS Sailing Calendar is now available to be viewed by all. Your club has been sent access to this calendar to add your special events and see what is happening in your state. The Australian Sailing National Calendar is also available at https://www.sailing.org.au/events/

  CLUB ACTION: Remember to add your events. Contact AS if you require help to do this.

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