Sailing & Windsurfing


The re-birth of Racing Coach Level 3


Do you enjoy racing dinghies or windsurfers? YES, then read on…


Coaches and instructors needed for an exciting mission to develop the best young racing sailors in the world.


• High winds and bitter cold, with an occasional soaking likely.


• Safe return essential. • Honour and recognition in event of success!


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fter three years in hibernation we have decided now is the right


time to re-launch the Race Coach Level 3 (RCL3) qualification. The RCL3 qualification is aimed at club coaches who have at least two years of regular coaching experience. The aim of the RCL3 qualification is to help 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 and the deadline is 6 March 2017. We are keen to highlight that


the RCL3 is for experienced coaches and should not be taken straight after completing the RCL2 course. Before 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 to 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, they will receive feedback to help them


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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. It may be possible to obtain individual funding to cover some of the course cost. See the SCUK Funding Opportunities page.


Venue and dates » Selection Weekend – Rutland Sailing Club 22/23 April 2017


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


Revalidating your Coach Assessor appointment


F


rom January 2017 there will be a new requirement for Coach Assessors when


their appointment is due for revalidation. As well as the existing


requirement for practical revalidation every five years and the delivery of at least one instructor course, Coach Assessors will also be required to attend the RYA National Training Conference at least once in the five year period. See page 3 for the Training


Notice issued earlier this month.


COACHING OPPORTUNITY: The RYA is looking to increase the amount of regional race coaching and needs more coaches and instructors. If you have racing experience and are interested in coaching or instructing, regardless of experience, please get in touch.


Applications should be submitted online in the form of a CV and a cover note detailing racing experience and any relevant coaching or instructing experience and aspirations for future coaching.


COMING SOON!


Racing Rules of Sailing 2017–2020 As the new Racing Rules cycle approaches we have two new books being released this month so that you can be well prepared for the approaching year. They will be added to by our detailed explanation


of the rules, RYA Racing Rules Explained (eBook), shortly after. More information can be found on our racing books page www. rya.org.uk/go/racingbooks. Please register there for updates on availability, news on digital versions, and special offers.


RYA Handy Guide to the Racing Rules 2017–2020 Order code: YR7 RRP: £3.99 This pocket guide is a simplified view of the basic Racing Rules


and is great reading if you are new to racing. It covers the main areas key to racing including principles, when boats meet, penalty turns, and protesting. For simplicity, this guide does


not cover all of the rules and appendices. Sailors are strongly recommended to study the Racing Rules of Sailing 2017–2020 (code YR1) in addition to this publication.


RYA Racing Rules of Sailing 2017–2020 Order code: YR1 RRP: £9.99 This is the official text for racing in UK waters, published as a very handy pocket-sized publication. It is the text of the current rules and the only book including the RYA Prescriptions. It is an essential reference book


for every racing sailor, club, and race official. Additional sections include the RYA Racing Charter, time and speed charts, race signals, and international code flags.


Discounts for all these books apply for RYA members and training centres.


www.rya.org.uk


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