Guidelines for Parents

Parents should always:

1 Support and promote the YNZ Ethics Guidelines.

2. Place winning in the context of fun, good sportsmanship, and fair play. Emphasise performance goals rather than outcome goals.

3. Promote the total sport of sailing, not just racing.

4. As spectators, remain in designated areas and manage motorboats properly.

5. Remember that any coaching during a race is prohibited.
(See Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008 Rule 41 “Outside Help”.)

6. Show respect for race officials and regatta rules.

7. Be familiar with and carry out the Risk Management procedures at all times.

8. Understand that inappropriate alcohol use and illegal substances have no place at any junior sailing event.

9. Model supportive and ethical behaviour. (Young people learn more from what they observe than from what they are told.)