Becoming a DSC

Discover Sailing Centres are a club or centre which is accredited to deliver Australian Sailing learn to sail, or powerboat programs, through qualified Australian Sailing instructors.

Who can apply to become a Discover Sailing Centre?

Types of DSCs

• Club affiliated with Australian Sailing.
• Community Not for Profit group e.g. Scouts, Girl Guides, Schools, Sailability etc.
• Commercial Organisation

To apply for accreditation, contact your state or territory General Manager.

The Accreditation Process

The accreditation steps are –

• An initial review of your site
• Signing the Discover Sailing Centre Agreement
• Paying the annual Discover Sailing Centre accreditation fee

The Centre Review

An Australian Sailing staff member will do an initial review to assess your policies, procedures, facilities, and equipment to ensure they meet the requirements outlined in the DSC Operating Standards and Guidelines.

What will be reviewed is explained in the Discover Sailing Centre Self Review Form

This list looks like a lot of items, but only the items relevant to the programs your centre wants to deliver need to be reviewed.

Australian Sailing can provide templates for the essential documentation to help you get started.

Australian Sailing staff use an app version of the review form. After the site visit you will be emailed a copy of the review with any items that need to be completed, for example you may need to buy new batteries for your torches, before the accreditation can be completed.