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BC Sailing Member Benefits and Services

As a member of the sailing fraternity you benefit from the knowledge that you have participated in the preservation of your sport and recreation which will allow you to continue to enjoy sailing safely with a minimum of regulation in the future.
Programs:

Learn to Sail

• Wet feet program & all CYA Learn to sail programs
• PCOC
• MOSS Program – also makes boats available for use during school year, ability to purchase discounted new boats
• Extensive curriculum, manuals, development learn to sail programs

Learn to Cruise

• Delivers the Manuals, Instructor Certification, materials for Learn to Cruise Program through several schools in BC

Instructor/Coach Training Programs

• Coach Development Courses
• Coach teaching aids – i.e. manuals

Racing

• Regional Training Centers
• National Team programs
• BC Circuit
• Provincial and Regional coach run Camps/Clinics
• Delivery Canada Summer Games, BC Games programs

PHRF BC

• BC Sailing administers PHRF of BC

Race Management & Judging

• Programs in Race Management and Judging which help your club to run better races for you. In addition a portion of your dues is used to train our   Provincial, National and Olympic sailing teams
• Manuals
• Certification
• Appeals
• CYA Racing Rules of Sailing

BC High School Credits Program

• BC Sailing offers the most comprehensive and extensive BC high school credits for all race officials, racers and coaches. Up to 28 credits can be accredited to our participants.

Federal Government Liaison

• Liaison with Federal Government has resulted in sensible legislation for personal floatation devices for small boats.
• Other liaison activities dealt with required safety equipment, the rules of the road and operator licensing. (PCOC Program)
• Holding tank issues
• Coast Guard issues
• Access to Boat Loan program

Provincial Government Liaison

• Access to Grants
• Access for funding for regional training center athletes
• Athlete Assistance Program funding
• BC Provincial School Credit Program
• National Sports Trust Fund access
Promotion
• As a member you are advertised on BC Sailings website as well as the CYA website.
• Discount on bulk order for educational materials, and you can carry an account with BC Sailing and have 30 days to pay for them.
• Post Employment opportunities or events on BC Sailing website.



    
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