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What is Youth Sail

Youth Sail incorporates a three day coaching clinic and three day WA Youth Championships regatta along with a Green Fleet and Orange Fleet program.

WA’s best Coaches are involved in Youth Sail. All are fully qualified, possessing the appropriate national coaching qualification, first aid, Working With Children Check, Safety Boat Operator and other necessary accreditations.

Green Fleet Program - 8.30 am to 12pm Saturday 26 to Monday 28 September

Green fleet is targeted towards sailors who have recently completed a Tackers 3 learn to sail program or equivalent. The program is a mix of coaching sessions, practice racing, and fun activities on and off the water! The focus is around having fun and learning new skills.
The Green fleet program is open to Optimist, Open Skiff, Pelican and Minnow.
There is no official racing or results published for the Green Fleet, every sailor will reciew a certificate of completion.
A limited number of club boats are available for green fleet sailors who don't have their own boat, you can select this option in the registration form.

Orange Fleet Program - 1pm to 4pm Saturday 26 to Monday 28 September

Orange Fleet targets sailors who are 12+ who are not yet ready for a regatta and who have completed Out There Sailing. The Orange Fleet program will be three half days of fun, learning new skills and practice racing conducted by qualified instructors/foundation coaches.

What does a typical day at the Youth Sail coaching clinic look like?

Class Coaches carefully consider the breakdown of their day’s activities in advance and make plans. Sometimes these are weather dependant and not confirmed on or closer to the day. Following time to rig and prepare for the day with a briefing, coaching sessions will include on-water and on-land components from approximately 10:00am to 4pm. On some days, the fleet group may stay on the water for the duration, taking lunch out. Other days, the group may do two on-water sessions with a lunch break ashore or spend a morning or afternoon on land. In any event, sailors are requested to come prepared with adequate sailing clothing, which is also warm. Suitable warm clothing for after and enclosed shoes, a towel and writing materials. Sun protection is also a must, regardless of the weather.

Coaching groups will debrief at the end of the day. Please note that on one evening a dinner will be held for all sailors and coaches, at the Sailing Club. It is important that sailors bring a change of clothes for dinner and enclosed shoes. Please note the pick-up times for each day.

Is food available?

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While bottled water will be for sale participants are encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottles.

Items required at Youth Sail

Any essential medication and an action plan, which must be declared when completing the registration form and then delivered to Australian Sailing staff at the clinic or the WA Youth Championships.
Your own boat or board, which complies with Australian Sailing Special regulations Part 2 for Off the Beach Boats.

Appropriate clothing for a full day of sailing, which is adequately warm for the time of year.

A change of clothes for after sailing and a towel.

Enclosed footwear, this is especially important for the dinner and for class debriefs in the main Clubhouse.

A hat and sunscreen.

Lunch, snacks and water for the day.

A notebook and pen.

Please avoid bringing valuables as belongings will not be secured during the day and the host Club and Australian Sailing cannot take any responsibility for missing or damaged items.

Code of Conduct and Child Protection

Youth Sail WA is a wonderful opportunity for our young people to have a great experience both on and off the water. We want this event to be child-safe and friendly, adhering to the laws designed to protect children. Please read the Australian Sailing child safety policy here. We would also like to bring to your attention the Codes of Conduct that includes, parents, participants, officials and coaches. They are included in the entry form.

Assistance for regional sailors

Financial assistance may be available for regional sailors, to contribute towards the costs of attending Youth Sail. This funding is available from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries. Please see the webpage here for more information.

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