Ocean Youth Trust Ireland Carlingford Conference

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Ocean Youth Trust IrelandCarlingford Conference
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Bernadette FoxMembership Marketing

• Who is the ISA?
• The National Governing Body (NGB) for Sailing in
  Ireland
• We promote standards and co-ordinate activities
  for both competitive and leisure boating - from
  raw beginner to the Olympian
• We represent the interests of boating and sailing
  enthusiasts to National and International
  Statutory Authorities
• We constantly monitor and review developments in
  boating and sailing
• We develop and administer training and coaching
  programmes
• The team
• Voluntary board of directors supported by ten
  full-time staff based in Dun Laoghaire, Co
  Dublin
• Progressive, professional organisation with a
  clear strategic vision

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Family sport
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• Our vision
• That boating and sailing bea sport for all - a
  sport for life and is one of Irelands leading
  international sports

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Olympic sport
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• Growing membership
• Over 22,000 members - (1999 16,000)
• 139 affiliated organisations - (1999 122)
  Nationwide distribution
• 125 training centres - (1999 60) Issued 11,606
  ISA certificates in 2005

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A sport that is fast moving and exciting
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ISA Cruising Scheme (sail)
Competent Crew Certificate
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ISA National Cruising Scheme (motor)
Certificates of Competency
Sea-basedTraining Courses
Shorebased Training Courses
Helmsman Certificate
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Contact Bernadette Fox e bernadette_at_sailing.ie t
01 271 0110 m 087 956 9012