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Training and Development at South of Perth Yacht Club is led by the head coach Denis Jones and training coordinator Caitlin Elks in collaboration with the strategic direction and support from the T & D committee and the Club as a whole.

The objectives are primarily about retention and growth and the mechanisms rely on three key components: 1) Structure – Which includes fleet and training plans; operating capability; and a schedule of time and resources to support the program – (Enabler) 2) Process and Driving Mechanisms – A training program that includes multiple steps that build on each other and push learning boundaries; coach coordination, recruitment and continual development is critical to the success; operational and procedural issues (Enabler) 3) Participation – This includes staff, sailors, coaches, parents, volunteers, committees and members all sharing and participating in a vision to support and grow retention and enthusiasm (Driver)

Getting the components all functioning well will deliver outstanding performance in terms of growth, retention, performance, loyalty and enjoyment.

During the summer period in 2021/22 we delivered training to 605 members or course participants. • Junior and youth training to 120 sailors (New and existing members) • Keelboat training in a variety of forms for 144 sailors (Existing members) • Conducting training and courses for 197 participants (New sailors or cross skilling members) • School Group participation for 144 students (Exposure to potential sailors) • Additional race and regatta support

2022/23 Plans

As a process of improvement, we are continually monitoring and reviewing key areas such as: • Participation • Performance • Growth • Issues registered and resolved • Opportunities to pursue • Advertising and promotion

With a commitment to positive and strength-based management in the mechanisms in place and support in this area from members will allow growth to flourish.

It’s an exciting time to be involved with our sport which has SoPYC poised for great potential in 2022 and beyond.

~ Denis Jones, Head Coach

What a great start to 2022

We started the year off by forming a new committee that meets every month tossing around and brainstorming new ideas and concepts for our ladies’ luncheons.

Our committee consists of Val Barron, Ladies coordinator, Lana, Kristine and me. If you have any positive feedback, please feel free to speak to any of the ladies on the committee, we value your feedback and will endeavour to take it on board and pass on to the relevant people.

Over the past few months, we have sourced new vibrant speakers and tried to add a lot of variety to our presentations to suit all ages.

We have sat down with our F&B Manager, Michael Ribaudo, who has changed the way our food is presented and is doing an excellent job, along with the chef, coming up with a different selection of meals for us to enjoy.

This is only early days but so far has been met with great enthusiasm.

Recently we sourced and secured “The Good Grocer” as our sponsor for the raffles we have at our luncheons. Their stores around here are located at Applecross, South Perth, Canning Bridge IGA, Myaree Super IGA. They also have stores at Leederville, Shenton Park, Wembley and Karratha.

The “Good Grocer” are happy to supply us with three prizes valued @$50 every month. This will be in the form of a variety of hampers, grazing boxes or gift vouchers. Proceeds from our raffle go towards subsidising our outings and entertainment for the ladies, making it a lot more affordable. Examples of this was the recent “Drag Time” show, where no extra fee was charged. This money also subsidises bus trips, entry fees and keeps the prices of our meals sourced on our outings down.

Ladies, you really do need to get behind us and support the ladies luncheon group by purchasing a raffle ticket once a month, 3 tickets for $5 isn’t a lot to ask for especially when you know what the money is being used for and how it benefits you.

Kicking off the year in February, our speaker who was very interesting, Belinda McCawley presented us with a talk on “Mindful in Nature”

“From little things, big things grow.”

Belinda reminded us of how we can connect with nature, how gardening teaches you present moment awareness and how it can be powerfully grounding.

Mindful in Nature offers forest therapy and naturebased mindfulness experiences in Perth and Regional WA. Their mission is to share the practice of forest therapy and mindfulness with people who are keen to improve the quality of their lives.

“Drag Time” was our show for the ladies’ lunch held in March and what a show it was attracting 120 members and their guests.

Unfortunately, Rhonda Civic and Miss Cara couldn’t perform due to illness so they were replaced by “Perri Prism” and “Serenity” These Queens definitely didn’t disappoint and gave us an hour performance and were loved by all in the room.

Next up in April we have a fashion parade showcasing garments from “Kindred Spirits Boutique” with some of our very own ladies modelling for us.

Kindred Spirits have a gorgeous range of gifts, homewares, jewellery and accessories, footwear and fashion for women, sizes ranging from 8 - 20

In May we will have Anthony from The City of South Perth, presenting “Mends Street After Dark Walking Tours” which sounds very interesting. I’ve also been told “you’ll never look at Mends Street quite the same way again”.

In June we will have the pleasure of inviting Karen Herbert to join us.

Karen is the author of “The River Mouth” which I’m sure, like myself, a lot of you would be very interested in. The book is about an impressive debut crime novel set in a small coastal town in WA. Watch out for more on this one.

July – December:

What can we look forward to? Ladies, in the second half of the year, we have Christmas in July, we have many great presenters for you all to meet, we have a day out at Araluen just to name a few.

The year is going so fast, and our committee are still working hard and already planning 2023 for you all to enjoy. So come along, bring your friends and help support us, our raffles, and our beautiful facilities and views here at South of Perth Yacht Club.

~ Rose Midolo