Long Term Sailor Development Framework

Since February 09 , the technical details in Sailing’s Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Framework have been updated and revised by a national team of sailing experts. These details align the pathways for persons to enter our sport, develop through to international racing excellence and remain active in sailing for life. As such, our updated LTAD framework is considered to be the backbone for the CYA’s strategic plan.... ‘A Renewal Strategy for Canadian Sailing ‘.

Our LTAD addresses the following:
  • Renewed Sailor / Athlete Programming
  • Developing Coaching Expertise for each stage of sailor development
  • Establishing a Competition Structure appropriate for developmental stage and age of sailors
  • Established development framework for Officials
  • A strong network for Yacht and Sailing Clubs

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Training Pathway

Competitions Pathway

Equipment Pathway

CYA's Position on Equipment

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LTAD Resources:

 

Youth Code of Conduct

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Sailor Development

 

High School Sailing

Sailing is a fabulous life long sport that not only caters to all ages, but all skills, abilities and mindsets. Introducing sailing to school students will increase students' awareness of an excellent option for physical activity available to them for the rest of their lives.

Sport leaders are encouraged to contact your local yacht or sailing clubs or your Provincial Sailing Association to explore possibilities of offering students the experience of trying out the great sport of sailing.

Keen parents, students and teachers are encouraged to check out what the Central Okanagan Sailing Association School Program (PDF) has done to integrate sailing into the Canadian public school system.

Currently, there is a very active high school program in the United States which Canadians schools are welcome to join. For more information, please go to www.highschoolsailingusa.org