Strategic Plan 2005/2009 Progress Report May 2007

Background and Current Status of 2005/2009 Plan 2005/2009 Strategic Plan adopted by Yachting Australia Board and endorsed by all MYAs following extensive consultative process with MYAs and key stakeholders Agreed plan would be a “rolling” Strategic Plan Annual Operations Plan developed to guide implementation of current financial year activities. Annual Plans have been shared with all MYAs Annual Operations Plan have guided focus and priorities of the Yachting Australia management team Quarterly progress to date reports presented to the Yachting Australia Board and shared with all MYAs

Achievements To Date Sport Services & Non-Olympic High Performance KRA 1, 3, 4 & 5 National Officiating Program review completed and recommendations under consideration for future implementation OAMPS secured as major sponsor of Youth Development program Audi IRC Championships created to re-establish Australian Offshore Championships Club Coach course developed and trialled and now available for MYA delivery Junior Sailing Plan framework developed MyClass IT tool developed and available for use.

Achievements To Date Sport Services and Non-Olympic High Performance KRA 1, 3, 4 & 5 (continued) National Umpires & Race Officers training courses held. International & Recognised classes boat register audit completed and I&R funding grants allocated Extensive Youth Development program implemented. Including Youth Champs, selection of National Youth Team for ISAF Worlds and youth focused micro website Sailing included in 2007 Australian Youth Olympic Festival for first time All national events scheduled and implemented successfully across various MYAs and host clubs Over 1400 IRC certificates issued over 2 years.

Achievements To Date Training KRA2 Review of SSSC and development of re-validation course completed Development and completion of Instructor and Assistant Instructor Training Program NCAS Beginning Coaching Accreditation approved Agreement signed with US Sailing to produce training texts for the Australian market under licence First four adapted Training texts published and released for sale via Boat Books MOU signed with RYA in relation to Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster initiatives

Achievements To Date Training (contiuned) KRA2 Generic logbook produced and released for sale via Boat-Books State Maritime Authorities presented with proposal to advance joint recognition of high levels of the RYA/Yachting Australia Yachtmaster qualifications New licence agreements finalised with several MYAs and new MYA/YATC licence agreements being utilised YATC Operating Guidelines updated and made available RTO application submitted to NSW VETAB

Achievements To Date Olympic & Paralympic Program KRA 4 Development of Australian Sailing Team concept with a strong focus on a high performance culture and team environment Strong performances at international level by Olympic medal potential sailors at the 2006 ISAF Worlds and various Class World Championships (moving from 12th to 2nd on the ISAF ranking list) Implementation of commercial program including the securing of Hamilton Island, Audi, Gill and Ronstan as corporate partners and the establishment of the Patrons Club Increased financial support and cooperation from the ASC and AIS Development of partnerships with the CSIRO and BOM

Achievements To Date Olympic & Paralympic Program (cont’d) KRA 4 Class specific coaches appointed to work with all key Olympic classes in the AST Strengthened and expanded the Australian Sailing Development Squad program with a clear pathway and focus for the 2012 Games State HP program (SHPP) roles and responsibilities refined and implemented and a SHPP Coach appointed in Queensland Establishment of Australian Paralympic Team program including the appointment of a Paralympic Coach/Coordinator Strong performances at international level by Paralympic medal potential sailors at the 2006 FESPIC Games

Achievements To Date Business Management KRA 6 & 7 Periodic based reporting system developed with alignment to Strategic Plan and Operations Plan Dedicated in-house marketing resource established Relationship developed with IMS to enhance long-term utilisation and positioning of the yachting brands via a licensing program Strong representation maintained with ISAF and with key Federal regulatory and advisory agencies Web-based IT Tools won ASC Award OAMPS secured as official insurance provider