Having focused on fleet enhancement for 10 years, in 2009 while continuing with "Beyond Fleet 2000", SYCSA decided to broaden the spectrum of people who used our facilities by targeting the disadvantaged, disabled and more able youngsters in our local community. We therefore launched our fourth project in 2010.

"Enable Youth"

Our 2010 project involved adding 2 performance dinghies and small sails for some of our existing dinghies.

The small sails will enable greater access for the lighter weight and disabled youngsters.

Widen the range of dinghies by adding:

 

If you would like to support SYCSA's latest project "Enable Youth" please contact Pete Branson.

We look forward to working with you again on our ongoing project:

"Beyond Fleet 2000"

  • To meet new demand for training and racing opportunities

    We needed to improve our facilities by adding:

    6 new Toppers (5 achieved in 2008)
    3 new Oppi's
    3 new Optimists (Achieved in 2008)
    3 new Pico's (1 achieved in 2008)
    1 new Comet Trio
    2 new performance boats e.g. Laser 3000, 420
    A wider range of dinghies by adding e.g. a Magno, RS Vision
    6 new 4.7 Lasers
    1 new road trailer to accommodate 3 dinghies
    Class sails for all dinghies
    A wider range of life jackets (Achieved in 2008)
    Additional spray suits     (Achieved in 2008)

    We needed to expand our volunteer base by:

    Converting up to 15 Assistant Instructors into Dinghy Instructors by 2013 ( 7 in 2008)
    Training up to 5 new Powerboat Instructors by 2013
    Training up to 5 Advanced Dinghy Instructors by 2013
    Training up to 5 new Senior Instructors by 2013 ( 2 by 2009)

    Converting up to 5 volunteers into Race Coaches/Instructors by 2013 ( 3 in 2008)