Resources Racing Coach Level 3 re-launch A


fter three years in hibernation, now is the time to re-launch the Race


Coach Level 3 (RCL3) qualification. Aimed at club coaches who


have at least two years’ regular coaching experience, the course helps coaches master: 1. how to plan a successful learning environment, ie. they know what needs to be learnt and when the sailors can do it;


2. creating an environment where sailors can successfully self-learn;


3. the key knowledge needed to coach dinghy racing.


RCL3 course structure: The application form has gone live on the RYA website: www. rya.org.uk/coursestraining/ coachestrainersinstructors/ racecoaches/ and the application deadline is 6 March 2017.


We are keen to highlight that


RCL3 is for experienced coaches and should not be taken straight after completing the RCL2 course. Before they consider applying for the RCL3 course, coaches should do at least two years more coaching on a regular basis after the RCL2 course. We would expect to see evidence of at least 25 hours coaching per year. Before a coach can be accepted on the course they must apply and attend a selection weekend. The purpose of the selection weekend is to check whether the coach is ready for the RCL3 course. If we decide that a coach is not yet ready then they will receive feedback to help them develop further and better prepare for another application in the future. The cost of applying and attending the selection weekend is £100


(including


accommodation and food). The course itself takes place over two weekends and is a further £300 (including accommodation and food).


Venue and dates: Selection weekend – Rutland Sailing Club 22/23 April 2017


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MCA Coding Specialists


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We are authorised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to carry out Code of


Compliance examinations for MCA Certification for small


commercial chartered vessels up to 24m load line length.


but a recent flurry of developments, driven by the offshore wind farm sector, has seen the Workboat code released for publication in mid 2014. This has prompted the RYA and British Marine to work on the remaining regulations specifically looking after recreational craft that operate commercially. Whilst the prospect of


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reviewing a 150 page document, as well as 40 other supporting pieces of regulation, might not sound like everyone’s cup of tea, the RYA has approached this with relish. It presents an excellent opportunity to not only align the Codes of Practice with existing manufacturing and design technology, it also allows the RYA to input a little bit of common sense along the way. This common sense has not come at the cost of safety but has been developed over numerous different levels of experience, both internal to the RYA and also through its experiences of applying the Codes of Practice through surveyors and owners for over 20 years. One of the key areas that


the RYA has looked to address is greater alignment between


he regulations for commercial craft have not been overhauled since 2003,


Do you coach dinghy racing at your sailing club? Have you completed your Race Coach Level 2 qualification and gained at least two years’ regular coaching experience? Do you try to develop your coaching? YES, then read on…


RCL3 Weekend 1 – June 2017 RCL3 Weekend 2 – September 2017


A common sense code


the Codes of Practice and the relevant ISO standards. Many of the construction and stability standards have evolved since 2003 leaving the Codes outdated. Amendments have been made to make the more modern construction techniques relevant and respected. Additionally, work has been done to identify the increasing size of Small Commercial Vessels – with up to 28m motor yachts sneaking into the scope of the Codes of Practice. This includes dealing with garages that may store a number of different petrol driven craft as well as automated systems such as fire suppression and engine cut off systems. When will all this happen?


Well, when updating national legislation, more than a pinch of patience is required and the initial timetable shows potential publication by June 2018, following an extensive industry and public consultation. In the meantime, the RYA will be continuing to work towards a more modern and reflective common sense code. For more information on getting your boat coded with the RYA, please contact the Technical Team on 023 80 604 203/4.


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