National Yacht Club

  We’ve mixed things up for this year’s ISA National Conference. We’ve revamped the structure putting an emphasis on information sharing forums between Clubs, Classes, Training Centres and sailors as well as calling on ISA members to guest speak, giving practical tips and advice using their own activities to demonstrate how to grow participation. And it’s FREE to all ISA members. We’ve focused on three key areas: Development, Dinghy Racing and Training. We ask that you, as ISA Liaison Officer for National Yacht Club, spread the word amongst your committee and membership and encourage your club to participate in the forums. Below is a brief introduction to the topics in being discussed in the forums but you can find more detailed information on all of the forums on the conference website www.sailing.ie/Conference. Development Forum Topic 1 – How to Increase Membership Topic 2 – Working Together to Find New Opportunities Topic 3 – How to Use Social Media Effectively  Dinghy Racing Forum Topic 1 – Promoting Dinghy Racing Topic 2 – Mixed Fleet Regattas Topic 3 – Class interaction with the ISA Topic 4 – ISA Coaching for Dinghy Racing Topic 5 – GP14 Dinghy Racing Training Forum Topic 1 – Revalidation for Instructors & Coaches Topic 2 – The cost and complexity of Instructor Training Topic 3 – Training Communication Click here to view the full timetable. The conference is free to all ISA members but delegates must register in advance. You can register online at www.sailing.ie/Conference or email rachel@sailing.ie. ISA 8th Annual Awards Ball The ISA is proud to once again host the ISA Awards Ball, bringing together members and supporters of Irish sailing for one night as we pay tribute to some of the outstanding contributors to our sports via six awards. The evening will be hosted by Bobby Kerr (Insomnia & Dragon’s Den) and will include a rare performance from the Mick Walsh Band. Bookings can be made online at www.sailing.ie/AwardsBall or by contacting rachel@sailing.ie. More than 240 tickets have already been sold so please book now to avoid disappointment.