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2013 Sail Canada (formerly CYA) Instructor Clinics hosted by NSYA
Any questions, please contact the NSYA office
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(902) 425-5450 ext 312.
The complete 2013 Instructor Clinic schedule is available now. Click here for details
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Pre--requisites information can be found below for those planning to take the course in 2013.
Note: In Nova Scotia we offered the Fundamental course in December 2012 and are not planning to offer it again in 2013.
Those requiring it can sign up for a correspondence Fundamental Course being organized by Ontario Sailing. Full details here.
All instructors must take the Sail Canada LTSD on-line module. Free and takes about 45 minutes. Click here.
To become a certified Sail Canada sailing instructor you must complete the following 4 components:
1 - Tune Up/Pro D weekend
2 - Sailing Fundamental Course (theory in the classroom)
3 - Technical Course (on-water coaching)
4 - In-field Evaluation (real setting evaluation of coaching skills)
You must complete the Tune Up Day and Fundamental Course (in any order) prior to attending the Technical Course.
Tune Up / Professional Development Weekend
This weekend is a way for the Learning Facilitators to ensure that you can still sail at the pre-requisite level (CANSail3 for CANSail 1&2 instructorss, and CANSail 5 for CANSail 3&4 instructors). You'll also received professional development training in Safety, Running an Effective Program and more.
All candidates must attend the weekend.
Fundamental Course
The Sailing Fundamental Course is the new Theory component designed specifically for sailing coaches and instructors. NSYA is the only organization to offer this course. This course never expires and is the foundation for all CYA Instructor courses. It replaces the old NCCP Theory Part A and Part B courses. If you have the Part A and/or Part B course you are still required to take the Fundamental Course.
In Nova Scotia we offered this course in December 2012 and are not planning to offer it again in 2013.
Those requiring it can sign up for a correspondence Fundamental Course being organized by Ontario Sailing. Full details here.
Technical Course
This 3 day course is where your dryland and on-water coaching skills are evaluated by the Learning Facilitators.
Below you will find pre-requisites for the White Sail Coach & Bronze Sail Coach levels
If you have any questions, please contact Frank Denis, NSYA Executive Director at (902) 425-5450 ext 312.
CANSail 1 & 2 Coach Level
Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be a trained Canadian Yachting Association CANSail 1&2 Instructor qualified to teach up to the CANSail 2 level. Trained status expires two years after the clinic and if you would like to continue to teach sailing, you will be need to successfully complete an evaluation of your CANSail coaching skills with a certified CYA Learning Facilitator.
Pre-Requisites
- Minimum of 16 years of age before teaching
- First Aid; minimum Emergency level - Must be Current
- Coach Boat Safety Course (NSYA will accept the RLSS Boat Rescue Course or Bronze Medallion provide it was obtained prior to 2011).
The Coach Boat Safety Couse will be offered twice this spring. May 18-19 and May 24-25. Click dates for Course Details.
- Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card - MUST HAVE BEFORE START OF COURSE
- Bronze 4 or CANSail 3 Sailing Certificate - MUST HAVE BEFORE START OF COURSE
- Sailing Fundamental Course - This course is included in the Instructors Course if you don't already have it.
- CYA Long Term Sailor Development Module. Takes about 45 minutes to complete on-line. Free.
Certification Requirements
- Successful completion of the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation found athttp://nccpeval.coach.ca/production/med/e/default.asp
- Successful completion of the White Sail Coach evaluation with a certified CYA Evaluator
CANSail 3 & 4 Coach Level
Upon successful completion of this level, candidates will be trained (qualified) to teach CANSail 3 & 4 levels. Trained status expires two years after the clinic and if you would like to continue to teach sailing, you will be need to successfully complete an evaluation of your coaching skills with a certified CYA Learning Facilitator.
Pre-Requisites
- Minimum of 16 years of age before teaching
- First Aid; minimum Emergency level - Must be current -
- Coach Boat Safety Course (NSYA will accept the RLSS Boat Rescue Course or Bronze Medallion provide it was obtained prior to 2011).
See listing above for 2013 course dates
- Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card
- Bronze 5 or CANSail 5 Sailing Certificate - MUST HAVE BEFORE START OF COURSE
- Sailing Fundamental Course
- CYA Long Term Sailor Development on-line module. Free
Certification Requirements
- Successful completion of the Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation found athttp://nccpeval.coach.ca/production/med/e/default.asp
- Successful completion of the Bronze Sail Coach evaluation with a certified CYA Evaluator
For more information, contact:
Frank Denis
NSYA Executive Director
425-5450 ext. 312
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