Discover Sailing: Experiences and Courses Implementation Plan
This presentation outlines the sixth part of the Discover Sailing Club Implementation Plan, focusing on hands-on experiences and structured sailing courses. Led by Ross Kilborn, Sport Development Director at Yachting Australia, key topics include initial sailing experiences, Discover Learn to Sail programs, and various course offerings such as dinghy, keelboat, and powerboat training. The program aims to enhance participation, build skills, and connect new sailors with clubs. With over 130 accredited centres across Australia, it supports a robust educational pathway for all sailing enthusiasts.
Discover Sailing: Experiences and Courses Implementation Plan
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Discover Sailing Club Implementation Plan 2013 Part 6. Discover Sailing Experiences & CoursesJune 2013 TITLE DATE
Implementation Plan 2013 • You should now be hearing sound – if not check your audio and ensure you are in slideshow (full-screen) mode • This is Ross Kilborn, Sport Development Director at Yachting Australia • This presentation is the sixth of 11 in the • Discover Sailing Club Implementation Plan
Participation - Membership • Discover Sailing Experiences • Tackers Introduction
Experiences & Courses • Progressions beyond Step 0 - the initial trial such as the free Discover Sailing Day. • The Experience is new and the next interim step • Discover Learn to Sail Programs & Courses • Dinghy (& windsurfer) • Keelboat • Powerboat • Align with Pathway Steps 1 & 3 • Offered within Discover Sailing Centres • Vocational Pathways • RYA-YA Yachting Training and Safety & Sea Survival
Discover Sailing Experience • gemba identified as our great opportunity • Only at Discover Sailing Centres – both dinghy & keelboat • A 2-3 hour on water “experience” with a qualified instructor, and club hospitality • Detailed information on the Yachting Australia website under Participation http://www.yachting.org.au/?Page=60969&MenuID=Participation%2F24382%2F0%2CDiscover%5FSailing%2F24383%2F60963
Discover Sailing Programs/Course – translation • Customer focussed • Now Programs not schemes • Course names changes and aligned • Learn to Sail (Powerboat) not training • Discover Sailing Centre not YATC • Dinghy not Get into Small Boat Sailing (GISBIS) • Three pathway aligned levels = Start, Better, Racing • Objective – to build skills and confidence whilst connecting people socially to other new participants and the club
Discover Sailing Centres • Part of an Australia wide Program – 130 Centres • Fully serviced and supported by State Associations • Are Accredited on the basis of compliance with Operating Standards and Guidelines including • Boats that comply with Special Regulations • Qualified Instructors • Comply with Australian Maritime Safety Authority requirements for Commercial Vessels from July 1 2013 • For clubs/centres who charge a fee to non members • Over 10,000 customers in 2012-13
MyCentre • Australia wide system for promoting and managing learn to sail, education & training • Courses promoted on Discover Sailing website • Offers on line customer enrolment & payment • Automatic provision of • personal accident insurance on enrolment (valid for 3m after course completion) • Certificate and Customer satisfaction survey on completion • Enables email & SMS communication with customers • Reports student numbers and instructor activity
Commercial & International Recognition Vocational Pathways – Instructors RYA-YA Part Time, Seasonal & Full time Roles Discover Sailing Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
Shore based Navigation & Diesel Mechanics International Certificate Competency CC • 26 YA-RYA Centres in Australia – some shore based • Nearly all Commercial • Managed by Yachting Australia YA-RYA Yacht TrainingProgram (& Safety & Sea Survival) Advanced Introductory
Further Information • Your State Association • Yachting Australia website • Education & Training • Participation – for the Experience Details