Tasmanian Club Conference 2021

• 11am 5pm Saturday 3^rd July at the Derwent Sailing Squadron
• Club officials, admins, coaches, race officers and key volunteers are encouraged to attend.
• Australian Sailing President, CEO and Regional Manager will all provide national and local updates.
• Other topics delivered by guest presenters include SheSails, Member Retention & Simplifying Technology for your Volunteers.
• Registration and full agenda available HERE

Action

• Ensure your club is represented at this year’s Club Conference

Call for Nominations – Regional Advisory Committee

• A call for nominations for Representatives is now open. Each Member Club is entitled to nominate one (1) person, who is a financial member of the Member Club.
• Nominations close on 15th June.
• For more details or to nominate CLICK HERE

Action

• Discuss your clubs representation at state level
• Enquiries should be directed to the RAC Chair, Richard Batt or Regional Manager, Chris Jones

Training Courses

• Australian Sailing is in the process of scheduling various training courses for instructors, coaches, and officials.
• Entries are open for the following courses:
  • Keelboat Instructor 10-11 July
  • Keelboat Instructor Revalidation 11 July
  • Club Race Officer 21 August
  • State Race Officer 21-22 August
  • National Race Officer 21-22 August
  • Regional Judge 22 August
  • Sailing Coach 26, 28 & 29 August
  • Sailing Coach Revalidation 29 August
  • Dinghy Instructor 13 & 19 September
  • Dinghy Instructor Revalidation 19 September

• Stay up to date by:
  • Using the Course Finder
  • Follow the Australian Sailing – Tasmania Facebook Page
  • Stay subscribed to Club News
• AS have a bunch of FREE online eLearning Courses available HERE.

Action

• Consider your clubs needs/shortages for next season
• Reach out, ask members and volunteers to upskill and get qualified eg. ask volunteers on the mark boats to complete the Mark Laying Course.

Welcome Amy Potter

• Australian Sailing welcomes Amy Potter as the newest member of the Tasmanian office.
• Many of you may know Amy as a keen sailor here in Hobart.
• Amy is taking on the role as Events Coordinator in substitution for Will Sargent who is concentrating on his own sailing. 
• Huge thanks to Will for his input to the local sailing community.
• Amy’s usual work days will be WedFri and can be reached at events.tas@sailing.org.au
• To see the full list of AS Staff go to sailing.org.au/about/ourstaff/