Strategic Plan Progress & Challenges Going Forward May 2007

2006/2007 Achievements Sport Services & Non-Olympic High Performance KRA 1, 3, 4 & 5 National Officiating Program review completed and recommendations under consideration for future implementation OAMPS secured as major sponsor of Youth Development program Audi IRC Championships created to re-establish Australian Offshore Championships Club Coach course developed and trialed and now available for MYA delivery Junior Sailing Plan framework under development MyClass IT tool developed and launched

2006/2007 Achievements Sport Services and Non-Olympic High Performance KRA 1, 3, 4 & 5 (continued) National Umpires & Race Officers training courses held. International & Recognised classes boat register audit completed and I&R funding grants allocated Extensive Youth Development program implemented. Including Youth Champs, selection of National Youth Team for ISAF Worlds and youth focused micro website Sailing included in 2007 Australian Youth Olympic Festival for first time All national events scheduled and implemented successfully across various MYAs and host clubs Over 1400 IRC certificates issued over 2 years.

2006/2007 Achievements Sport Services - IRC Rated Boats

Challenges Going Forward Sport Services & Non-Olympic High Performance KRA 1, 3, 4 & 5 Resources to facilitate Junior Sailing strategy planning and implementation Resources available for NOP review implementation IRC boat owners actively influencing and formally contributing to the future direction of policy and governance of the IRC rules Improving the structure and use of National Committees by MYAs to advance national policy directions and initiatives

2006/2007 Achievements Training KRA2 Review of SSSC and development of re-validation course completed Development and completion of Instructor and Assistant Instructor Training Program NCAS Beginning Coaching Accreditation approved Agreement signed with US Sailing to produce training texts for the Australian market under licence First four adapted Training texts published and released for sale via Boat Books MOU signed with RYA in relation to Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster initiatives

2006/2007 Achievements Training (contiuned) KRA2 Generic logbook produced and released for sale via Boat-Books State Maritime Authorities presented with proposal to advance joint recognition of high levels of the RYA/Yachting Australia Yachtmaster qualifications New licence agreements finalised with several MYAs and new MYA/YATC licence agreements being utilised YATC Operating Guidelines updated and made available RTO application submitted to NSW VETAB

Challenges Going Forward Training KRA2 Improving revenue streams from publications and certifications and reducing associated distribution costs Consistency of standard of delivery by YATCs and consistency of audit and assessment activity by Yachting Australia and MYAs Each scheme requires a different type and level of specialist technical input Budget limitations for further resource development Overcoming incorrect perceptions and meeting Yachting Australia and MYA financial expectations

2006/2007 Achievements Olympic & Paralympic Program KRA 4 Development of Australian Sailing Team concept with a strong focus on a high performance culture and team environment Strong performances at international level by Olympic medal potential sailors at the 2006 ISAF Worlds and various Class World Championships (moving from 12th to 2nd on the ISAF ranking list) Implementation of commercial program including the securing of Hamilton Island, Audi, Gill and Ronstan as corporate partners and the establishment of the Patrons Club Increased financial support and cooperation from the ASC and AIS Development of partnerships with the CSIRO and BOM

2006/2007 Achievements Olympic & Paralympic Program (cont’d) KRA 4 Class specific coaches appointed to work with all key Olympic classes in the AST Strengthened and expanded the Australian Sailing Development Squad program with a clear pathway and focus for the 2012 Games State HP program (SHPP) roles and responsibilities refined and implemented and a SHPP Coach appointed in Queensland Establishment of Australian Paralympic Team program including the appointment of a Paralympic Coach/Coordinator Strong performances at international level by Paralympic medal potential sailors at the 2006 FESPIC Games

Challenges Going Forward Olympic & Paralympic Program KRA 4 Delivering results at the 2008 Olympic Games Increasing the scope and depth of Olympic Sailing in Australia Attainment and retention of sufficient commercial and other funding support to allow full implementation of the desired Olympic sailing program Maintaining and further developing the partnerships to allow the state high performance programs to provide strong support to elite and emerging sailing athletes in all states Identification, development and retention of sufficient high performance coaches to support the program

2006/2007 Achievements Business Management KRA 6 & 7 Periodic based reporting system developed with alignment to Strategic Plan and Operations Plan Dedicated in-house marketing resource established Relationship developed with IMS to enhance long-term utilisation and positioning of the yachting brands via a licensing program Strong representation and influence maintained with ISAF and with key Federal regulatory and advisory agencies Web-based IT Tools won ASC Award OAMPS secured as official insurance provider

2006/2007 Achievements Business Management KRA 6 & 7

Challenges Going Forward Business Management Resources focused on compliance functions Changed National Membership Scheme implementation Continued imbalance in revenue sources – membership funds vs ASC and other grants - and their associated expectations and obligations Variable uptake and use of web-based IT tools Constitutional ability to implement key policies sport wide Availability of communications and marketing focused discretionary resources

Strategic Plan Progress & Challenges Going Forward May 2007