CANSail
CANSail Dinghy Programming Introduction and Delivery Guidance for 2012
Over the last few years, CYA and the Provincial Sailing Associations have worked to revise and refine the systems and programs that develop sailors from entry level to competency and to membership of provincial and national sailing teams. Under the framework of Long Term Sailor Development*, every aspect of sailing development has been examined to ensure age and developmental stage-appropriate progression of learning and experience of sailing as a fun and active lifestyle path. We have reviewed and revised, where necessary, the developing sailor competition structure, the make-up of national and provincial sailing teams, the sailing instructor and coach development programs and the sailor learning and development standards.
The revised learn to sail system is called CANSail. CANSail Programs refer specifically to the delivery of training in dinghies at CYA's member clubs and sailing schools.
With launch of the CANSail Dinghy programming set for the 2012 Sailing School season, the CYA is ensuring that instructor education and the supporting training resources and materials are prepared for full implementation in 2012.
Here is a look at the progress to date:
CANSail Dinghy Sailing Programs
Expert groups from across the country are working to review, refine and develop the standards and curriculums of Canada’s Learn-to-Sail and Development Training programs.
Stay tuned for CANSail School Information Packs for your club or school.... to be available this fall!
CANSail Instructor Education
The heart and soul of CYA’s programmes are the Instructors who deliver the courses in the Clubs and Schools. Their training courses are being revised to incorporate the principles of LTSD. Currently certified CYA Instructors will be able to transition to the revised system, while potential new Instructors will attend courses delivering the updated training in Spring of 2012.
Master Learning Faciliators and Learning Facilitators
In the Fall of 2011, CYA Master Learning Facilitators and CYA Learning Facilitators will join other Sail Training experts in symposia where they will work in a hands-on environment to familiarize with the new Instructor and Coach Training courses, share best practices and engage in finalizing the resources for the CANSail Instructor and Coach Courses.
Clubs and Schools – Delivering the CANSail Dinghy Programs
In Fall of 2011, CYA member clubs and schools will be serviced with CANSail Dinghy Program Information Packs. These packs will provide all the information needed to promote and deliver the CANSail programs:
- Sail training program lists
- Program promotion packs
- Logistical Program delivery details (timeframe / staff requirements)
- Sailor Placement Transitions
- Resource lists and pre-order information
Stay tuned here for details and opportunities to contribute to the development and delivery of the CANSail programs!
Take the Long Term Sailor Development Online Module!
* Click on the graphic to view Canada’s Long Term Sailor Development Framework:
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CANSail Training Pathway
A backgrounder on the development of Sailing's LTSD:
Feedback & input is welcome: .
LTAD Resources:
2011 -12-16
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
