The latest updates from Australia Sailing's General Manager - Norther Territory - Claire Hall

Please click this link to find all past NT General Managers Update. 

UPDATED LMS COURSES

The updated LMS courses have been released. Login to you MySailor profile to access the learning. There is relevant learning for instructors, coaches, officials, volunteers and committee members.

NT SAILING SUMMIT

On 15th March, we hosted a successful NT Sailing Summit at the Darwin Sailing Club, with all 3 clubs in attendance. Copies of presentations and handouts from the summit can be accessed here. 

POWERBOAT HANDLING CHANGES

Due to legislative changes, MAST will no longer be issuing Recreational Boat Licences to NT residents. We are working on a solution and will communitcate it once we have something in place. 

COACHING CLINICS

On the back of a few events in 2025, we have been lucky enough to secure some dates for class-specific coaching throughout the Dry Season. Registration is required and they are open to sailors of all ages. For more information and rego links, please contact Claire Hall via email: claire.hall@sailing.org.au

ICLA Coaching
Date: Sunday, 11th May
Time: 0900 - 1600

Minnow Coaching
Date: Sunday, 11th May
Time: 0900 - 1600

ICLA Coaching
Date: Saturday, 5th July
Time: 0900 - 1600

UPCOMING EVENTS

Volunteer Workshop

An opportunity to develop your race day volunteer skills in a variety of areas all at once. Topics that will be covered include flags, start timer app, Buoyzone app, scribe and various actions in SailSys such as entering starters, live finishes and processing results.

Date: Saturday, 5th April
Time: 0900 -1130
Registration

Race Officer Course

Following on from the volunteer skills training, we will be holding a face-to-face Race Officer Course. Anyone assisting in running races as a member of the Race Management Team or acting as Race Official in club racing is encouraged to attend.

Date: Saturday, 5th April
Time: 1230 - 1600
Registration

Assistant Instructor Course

Date: Saturday, 12th April
Time: 0900 - 1600

Dinghy Instructor Course

Date: Saturday, 12th April and Sunday, 13th April
Time: 0900 - 1600

Powerboat Instructor Course

Date: Wednesday, 30th April
Time: 0900 - 1600

Sailing Coach Course

Date: Friday, 9th May and Saturday, 10th May
Time: 0900 - 1600

AUSTRALIAN SAILING RESOURCES

The Participation Hub houses all sorts of resources to help your club grow and retain its membership. You don't have to be a Discover Sailing Centre to find resources that will be helpful. Check out the link here.