2. Participation and Training Chris Kameen

3. Training New People: The Life Blood of the Sport What does Yachting Australia offer to new and existing participants entering the sport? A choice of pathways through… 1.National Coaching Program 2.National Training Schemes

4. Choice of Pathways Student Lifestyle – have fun! RYA YA Yachtmaster Commercial Career Instructor pathway Racing Coaching pathway

5. National Coaching Program 3 levels of Coaching qualification that focus on racing skills: 1.Club Coach 2.State Coach 3.National Coach National Coaching Program National Training Schemes

6. What is Yachting Australia’s role? Coach course development Coach course materials NCAS Accreditation  Australian Sports Commission Coach insurance when engaged by an affiliated club or class association National Coaching Program National Training Schemes

7. 5 schemes plus shore-based courses Get into Small Boat Sailing National Powerboat Scheme Yacht Cruising Scheme  New National Keelboat Scheme RYA Yachting Australia Yacht Training Scheme Windsurfing Scheme Shore-based courses: Safety and Sea Survival, Diesel Engine, Radar National Coaching Program National Training Schemes

8. What is Yachting Australia’s role? To manage a consistent structure To gain recognition for licencing purposes, & commercial operation and work with Maritime Authorities: –AMSA, NSW Maritime To provide insurance for instructors Maintain records of qualifications – Network of inspected training centres –Trained personnel –Professionally developed resources –Examinations and Assessments YA Training Chief Instructor Senior Instructors Instructors Assistant Instructors Instructors ExaminersInspectors www.yachting.org.au/shop National Coaching Program National Training Schemes

9. Coaching or Instructing – What is the difference? Instructing Engaged by a YATC Highly structured courses and learning Recognised National Certificates for students Focused on learn to sail or drive a powerboat More costly to manage and administer Coaching Engaged by a club or class Structure is flexible No formal recognition Focused on developing racing skills Less costly to manage and administer

10. Summary Clear managed pathways: National Coaching Program National Training Schemes Choice: Start of a Career Competition Lifestyle Facilitate and encourage safe participation