The Royal Cork Yacht Club has appointed a long-time club member to a new full-time role as Head of Sailing Development
Eddie Rice has been a long time Crosshaven club member, competing and winning in the Laser, National 18 and Keelboat fleets and currently serves on the Irish Laser Association committee
He will work with club General Manager Gavin Deane, fellow club staff and the club Committees on the following areas;
Planning and orchestrating class coaching, including that of the Under 25 keelboat programme and the Adult Sailing Programme
Providing the schedule and programming for junior classes to include: training programs, target events and guidance on advancement from class-to-class for junior sailors with delivery of class racing in season.
Assisting youth sailors in identifying an appropriate class for their sailing desire and assist sailors’ transition through the classes and identifying suitable next moves at an early stage
Continuing development of Team Racing, Under 25 Keelboat Racing, Junior Sailing Academy, multi-handed dinghy sailing
Providing and delivering a structure for developing Club Coaches to achieve a best-in-class approach with our home-grown coaches. Welcome and support guest coaches in their requirements at clinics
Assisting the Junior Organiser with the recruitment of instructors for the sailing courses and the sailing course roll-out with the Senior Instructor appointed
In conjunction with the Club officials, managing the Club fleet of sailing dinghies and keelboats, ensuring they are maintained to an appropriate standard
Developing the process for members to access these boats through rental or programme.