Consultancy
As an authority on watersports operations and RYA Training Centre recognition SWM can assist with the setup and development of marine training to include windsurfing, wingsurfing,
wingfoiling, dinghy sailing, powerboating, first aid and raft-building. We work with a range of professionals to include RYA Trainers, RYA Inspectors, RYA Instructors, photographers, booking agents, content creators and illustrators.
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We can write, review and provide guidance with paperwork, risk assessments, operating procedures etc. Help can also be provided with Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) recognition. Technical editing and proof-reading services are available for anything from documents and forms to web content and brochures. We can advise on safety, programming and increasing participation. We can work with you to create and deliver staff training and development programmes on and off the water. Design, photography, illustrations and the creation/updating of websites, logos and branding can be factored into a project.
We have worked extensively with RYA Training Centres in the UK and overseas and can guide you quickly and efficiently towards your training goals.
Current and previous work includes:
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The setup of a number of RYA Training Centres
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The inspection of over 200 RYA Training Centres across the UK and around the globe
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The introduction of new disciplines and activities to sailing clubs and watersports centres
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The creation, introduction and development of the flagship sailing/windsurfing membership package QM Select at Queen Mary Sailing Club which remains an outstanding success to the current day
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The creation and implementation of standard operating procedures and other paperwork for watersports providers
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Editing/proofreading the RYA Start and Intermediate Windsurfing Handbooks (G49, G51), the RYA Intermediate Windsurfing Coaching Notes and the RYA National Windsurfing Scheme Syllabus and Logbook (G47).
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Writing Windsurfing coaching articles for Windsurfing UK magazine
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Writing technical coaching articles for RYA Wavelength magazine
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Working with a number of partners (Sportif Travel, Sailia, Starboard, Severne, Freewing, Forward WIP, Tushingham Sales, Flymount, K4, Bollé, Marlow Ropes, Windsurfing UK Magazine, Queen Mary Sailing Club, The Official Test Centre (OTC) and Sails & Canvas) to test, utilise and promote high-end products