Technical Courses for Coaches

World Sailing Technical Courses for Coaches are designed to equip coaches with the in-depth knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel in their roles. We offer a structured learning pathway across three distinct levels, each building upon the foundational knowledge from the previous level.

How To Organise a Course?

To support Member National Authorities (MNAs) in effectively delivering Technical Courses for Coaches, we developed a comprehensive Organisational Guidebook. This valuable resource provides guidance on course details, funding options, logistical planning and participant selection.

Organisational Guidebook

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Course Information

Level 1: Sailing Instructor
  • Learn to teach foundational sailing skills.
  • Ideal for confident sailors who want to pass on their knowledge.
  • Modules include instructing from a powerboat, session planning, and safety management.
Level 2: Club Race Coach
  • Take sailors from learning to competing.
  • Perfect for coaches focused on training athletes at the club racing level.
  • Modules cover regatta management, race tactics, and developing coaching philosophies.
Level 3: Performance Coach
  • Prepare sailors for national and international competitions.
  • Advanced training for Club Race Coaches aiming to work in performance environments.
  • Modules explore athlete psychology, periodization, and fitness & nutrition.
Each course is delivered by World Sailing-appointed Coach Developers and includes practical, on-the-water training alongside classroom sessions.

To explore each course level in more detail please see the section below.

Start Your Journey

If your MNA is interested in hosting a course, please follow these steps:

  1. Contact the World Sailing Development Team to discuss your needs.
  2. Secure Funding: Courses can be funded through Olympic Solidarity or alternative private funding.
  3. Organise Logistics: Work with World Sailing Development Team to arrange facilities, equipment, and accommodation.

For more details on how to set up a course, please visit our Organisational Guidebook or contact us on training@sailing.org.