1. Sail Nova Scotia ~ 2018 Year in Review
Presentation to Membership at AGM, February 9, 2019

2. Topics 2018 Highlights 2018 Sport Development Tool Membership Numbers
CANSail Participant Numbers
Numbers from Sail Canada (Race Officials, Coaches)
Loss of clubs
Challenges
2019 Plans
2019 Big Events

3. 2018 Highlights Excellent results on National Stage by Dinghy sailors
Mobile Sailing Program hit the road again after a one year hiatus
New Yacht Database was launched
Sail NS hosted a very successful Sailing Conference in November
Clubs received grants totalling more than $20,000 to launch new programs and get more people on the water
RNSYS Coaches filled in very well while Provincial Coach Lisa Ross was on maternity leave
Launch of Team Racing was a big hit with sailors and coaches
Excellent participation numbers at dinghy regattas

4. Provincial Sport Development Tool
Every 4 years the Province evaluates all sports in the province based on the following: - Organizational Effectiveness - Participation - Coaching / Officiating - Excellence (High Performance)
While overall rankings have not yet been released Sailing does expect to be in the top 5. In 2019 we will see an increase in funding of $11,000 and in and through 2023 we will see an increase of $21,000 mostly in the Excellence area.
Sail Nova Scotia reviewed our results with our Sport Consultant and are beginning to set outcomes based on our results.

8. Sail Canada Nova Scotia Numbers

9. Race Officials in Nova Scotia

10. Loss of Clubs from Membership
Queen’s Recreational Boating (Brooklyn Marina)
Isle Madame Boat Club (Arichat)
Wallace MacAskill Yacht Club (St. Peter’s)
Royal Western Yacht Club (Digby)*
Dobson Yacht Club (North Sydney)*

11. Challenges Heavy reliance on Govt Funding Aging Demographics, assumed
10% tariff on US boats, dinghy, power, and sail
Out migration of young people from rural communities
Fewer volunteers

12. Looking Forward in 2019 Launch of New Strategic Plan
Structure of new Committees
Lisa returns from maternity leave. Taking role of Technical Director
Partnership with RNSYS re Provincial Team program
Increase in funding
First full year with DH Next Gen coach here

13. 2019 Events
Marblehead 2019
Albacore Worlds at Shelburne