It is always enjoyable visiting sailing clubs and listening to the stories about how passionate our sailors are and how resilient they become dealing with the many unpredictable elements when sailing. I recently heard a story of a young sabot sailor who had finished their race exhausted and drifting across the line capsized. They didn’t give up but then quickly righted their boat and went straight back to the start line for more racing! Over the summer I am sure that there will be many stories created and I would love to hear about them and share them with our sailing community. If you have a sailing story and think other people would enjoy hearing about, please email it to me felicity.allison@sailing.org.au 

With numerous sailing events happening over the summer, I wish sailors, clubs and volunteers all the best and hope that the weather is fair and settled!  

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 

AS Office Closure - The office will be closed from Friday, 22nd December to Sunday, 7th January 2024. 

This Months Update: DECEMBER 2023 

• Save the Dates for 2024 

• Survey – Sailing Participant Pathway 

• Participation Programs 

• Club Participation Resources 

• AS Pulse Survey 

• AS Courses TAS update 

• e-Learning Courses 

• Alignment of accreditation dates 

• REVsport additional Questions for Clubs 

• Updating Club Contacts 

• Keep in Touch 

Save the Dates in Tasmania: 

• Sailing Summit: Saturday May 18th @ Derwent Sailing   
• 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 

News Article: https://www.sailing.org.au/news/save-the-dates-2024/ 

Survey – The ‘Sailing Participant Pathway’ 

Australian Sailing is seeking feedback on how we can visually represent our sport effectively in a concise, one-page format through the development of a 'Sailing Participant Pathway.' We invite you to share your thoughts on how we can best illustrate a comprehensive sailing participant pathway that reflects all forms, stages, and roles of sailing participation by taking a moment to complete this brief survey here.  

Participation Programs 

Participation Programs are key to facilitating and growing membership, as they focus on retaining and developing sailors, coaches, and volunteers, and are designed with flexibility in mind, allowing clubs and class associations to adapt to how people choose to participate. 

Action Item for Clubs: Read the Participation Program information 

Club Participation Resources 

Our Club Participation Hub is stacked with resources for clubs and classes to increase participation and enhance your activities. Please get in touch if you want guidance on how to utilise these resources for your club. 

Click here for more information 

More updates to the Australian Sailing Website coming in 2024! 

Australian Sailing Pulse Survey - Your opinion matters! 

The Pulse Survey is your opportunity to provide live feedback as and when you desire. The responses will be checked regularly and a summary provided direct to the AS Senior Leadership Team and Board of Directors - Complete the Survey 

AS Course in TAS – Dates for 2024 courses are currently being organised. 

We are currently setting dates for our dinghy, keelboat, powerboat instructor and sailing coach course, plus all our official courses in Race Officer, Judge, Umpire and Measurer. 

Find a course here - Course Finder 

e-Learning Courses 

The Australian Sailing myLearning portal has a catalogue of free and useful online courses created by Australian Sailing and Sport Integrity Australia that could benefit clubs, members, volunteers, administrators and instructors. 

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

How to access the e-learning platform once landed on the login page: 

• Existing Users: enter your email address and password. If you don't remember your password, click on 'Forgot your password?' to receive a password reset email (check your junk folder too). 

• New Users: click on 'Register' and type your information in the sign up fields. Your login credentials will be sent to you via email. Use them to access online courses in the future. 

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. 
revSPORT System Support. 

Alignment of accreditation dates for multi-qualification holders 

The Change, What it means for you and What you will See – Read about the changes in HERE 

REVsport Additional Questions  

RevSport admins have been asked to complete some extra questions about your club for the new focus on the public facing Club Finder.  People will be able to search for what they are looking for easier with new searches for activities and facilities. The new questions are live on your portal in the account details section and can be completed anytime.  

Action Item/s for Club:  

• Ask your RevSport administrator to complete the additional questions in the Account Details section.  

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. 
 
Action Item for Clubs: Check your Club’s contact details in the Account details section of revSPORT 
 
How to Update Club Contacts  

More updates to the Australian Sailing Website coming in 2024! 

Visit us at www.sailing.org.au 
 
Australian Sailing RESOURCES 
Club and Class Hub 
Safety Hub 
Training Hub 

Please stay connected with us

Laila and I are available to answer your queries by phone, face to face or to meet via Teams online.

Felicity Allison – TAS General Manager
Email: Felicity.allison@sailing.org.au
Mobile: 0438 279761 

Laila Grafton - TAS Club Support Officer  
Email: Laila.grafton@sailing.org.au
Mobile: 0487 403800

You can find a full list of Australian Sailing Contacts at the link below:
– https://www.sailing.org.au/about/ourstaff/