Tasar Training Report

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   The 
Class ran a training day on 18 April at Clevedon SC which was a success. It was 
arranged at fairly short notice so the turnout of 7 boats, which could have been 
higher, was commendable. What was good to see, and an aim for the day was to see 
experienced Tasar sailors come along trying to both raise their game and help 
others. The session was not aimed at beginners- all too often classes just run 
training for newcomers to the class.  

Currently 
there is no organised training structure within the association. I think we want 
to make training available to all levels in the class- from newcomers through to 
those trying to improve their results at the world championships. The UK class 
should have an aim of a British crew winning the World Championships in 2010 and 
help to organise training to facilitate this. 

These 
are my thoughts but we should - find 
out what members want; we then can put some aims in place and build a structure 
around this.

We may want to have a look at what other association do. As an example, the RS association use experienced sailors in the class to 
provide the training for newcomers, and reward those by providing a FOC day with 
an 'expert' coach. Other experienced sailors can of course come along + pay. 

In addition the 
RYA has recently introduced a 'Top Mark' initiative whereby they assist classes 
by funding coaches. I will look into this.

Nathan Batchelor

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John Tripp Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 10 Nov 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 169	Quote Reply Topic: Tasar Training Report Posted: 16 May 2009 at 9:36pm
	The Class ran a training day on 18 April at Clevedon SC which was a success. It was arranged at fairly short notice so the turnout of 7 boats, which could have been higher, was commendable. What was good to see, and an aim for the day was to see experienced Tasar sailors come along trying to both raise their game and help others. The session was not aimed at beginners- all too often classes just run training for newcomers to the class. Currently there is no organised training structure within the association. I think we want to make training available to all levels in the class- from newcomers through to those trying to improve their results at the world championships. The UK class should have an aim of a British crew winning the World Championships in 2010 and help to organise training to facilitate this. These are my thoughts but we should - find out what members want; we then can put some aims in place and build a structure around this. We may want to have a look at what other association do. As an example, the RS association use experienced sailors in the class to provide the training for newcomers, and reward those by providing a FOC day with an 'expert' coach. Other experienced sailors can of course come along + pay. In addition the RYA has recently introduced a 'Top Mark' initiative whereby they assist classes by funding coaches. I will look into this. Nathan Batchelor