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David Staley

David Staley

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  • About me

    Sailing Manager at Middle Harbour Yacht Club

  • Education

    • Carey Baptist Grammar School

      1970 - 1976
      Higher School Certificate

      Activities and Societies: Hockey First X1 Film Society

    • RMIT University

      1977 - 1981
      Bachelor of Arts (Photography) Commercial, Advertising & Industrial Photography Undergraduate

  • Experience

    • Photo Media

      Apr 1982 - May 1985
      Sole Proprietor

      Advertising and industrial photography, specialist B&W laboratory. Customers ranged from large industrial companies, advertising agencies, small business and individuals.

    • National Safety Council of Victoria Emergency Services

      May 1985 - Mar 1989
      Senior Photographer & Production Manager

      Photography included technical, corporate and safety promotional materials, vertical and oblique aerial photography. Production management included coordination of colour laboratory production, video production, training and supervision of staff.

    • The Visual Resource Pty Ltd

      May 1989 - Mar 2000
      Director, Photographer & Production Manager

      Visual marketing services included photography, graphic design and production of printed materials, displays and videos. Customers ranged from large industrial companies, to government, small business and individuals.

    • Yachting Victoria Inc

      Apr 2000 - Feb 2006

      • Volvo Ocean Race Melbourne Stopover support program involving 13 events, 2,500 sailors and 1,000 volunteers• Represented Yachting Victoria on the Risk Management Committee for the VOR Stopover• Developed a series of Annual State Championships in five disciplines• Positioned the Sail Melbourne International Regatta as the future ISAF Sailing World Cup venue• Supervised the successful delivery of 4 ISAF Class World Championships and the annual ISAF Grade 1 Olympic & Invited Classes Regatta as part of a comprehensive summer event program Show less

      • Manager Events & Competition Development / Deputy CEO

        May 2004 - Feb 2006

      • Acting CEO

        Dec 2003 - May 2004

      • Manager Sail Melbourne International Regatta

        Nov 2000 - Jan 2004

      • Sailability Coordinator

        Apr 2000 - Jan 2001

    • International Hansa Class Association Inc

      Feb 2006 - Oct 2017
      Executive Officer / Honorary Secretary

      • Developing and supporting the network of 15 National Class Associations• Supporting Technical and SKUD 18 Committees• Coordinating email AGMs • Technical Delegate for 5 World or Regional Championship events• Communications with the World Sailing and National Sailing Authorities

    • Hansa Sailing Systems Pty Ltd

      Feb 2006 - Apr 2013
      Projects Manager

      A marketing & administration role for a manufacturer of small recreational sailboats exported to 30 countries. • Commercialization of the SKUD 18 as the two person Paralympic equipment • Identifying, contracting and supporting authorised distributors in 10 countries• Supporting the relocation of the laminating, parts manufacturing & assembly facilities• Design and implementation of a re-branding strategy • OH&S management including risk assessments, workplace improvements and reviews Show less

    • Royal Brighton Yacht Club

      Jun 2013 - Apr 2017
      Sailing Manager & Principal Race Officer

      RBYC is a club of 1600 members with a diverse sailing program comprising more than 600 individual events each year. • Development of the club’s Discover Sailing Centre - Dinghy, Keelboat and Powerboat programs• Maintaining high quality race management delivery across an extensive program • Championships for the 2.4mR, Hansa, Etchells, Dragon, RS100/200/Aero, O'Pen Bic, Optimist, Laser, Kitefoil, Freestyle Kiteboard, 29er, 49er and FX classes • Race documentation, risk management, resource allocation and volunteer training• Fostering cooperation with Australian Sailing Victoria and other Victorian clubs Show less

    • Middle Harbour Yacht Club

      Apr 2017 - now
      Sailing Manager & Principal Race Officer

      Middle Harbour Yacht Club is 7 kilometres North of Sydney's CBD.With a membership of 1500, MHYC is one of Australia's larger yacht clubs with an active keelboat fleet racing inshore and offshore, along with junior and youth training programs. Home of the Sydney Harbour Regatta, MHYC has also conducted a variety of State, National and World ChampionshipsMiddle Harbour Yacht Club is also host to the Australian Sailing Team's National Training Centre.

    • Australian Sailing

      Feb 2018 - Jun 2020
      Para Sailing Coordinator (part-time)

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Maritime First Aid

      TCP Training
      Jun 2020

    • Working With Children Check

      Office of the Children's Guardian
      Jul 2019

    • Safety Boat Handling Certificate

      Yachting Australia
      Jun 1999

    • National Race Officer

      Yachting Australia
      Jul 2015

    • General Boat Driving License

      Transport for NSW
      Apr 2017

    • Racing Skills Instructor

      Yachting Australia
      Jan 1987

    • Radiotelephony Certificate of Proficiency

      Department of Communications and the Arts
      Nov 1987

    • Heavy Vehicle Drivers License

      Transport for NSW
      Apr 2017

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Technical Delegate - Rio2016 Paralympic Sailing Competition

      Issued by World Sailing on Sept 2013
      World SailingAssociated with David Staley

    • Vice Chair - Para World Sailing Committee

      Issued by World Sailing on Feb 2017
      World SailingAssociated with David Staley

    • Class Delegate - International Classes Committee

      Issued by World Sailing on Nov 2006
      World SailingAssociated with David Staley

    • Member - Class Rules Sub-Committee

      Issued by World Sailing on Nov 2008
      World SailingAssociated with David Staley

    • Vice-President

      Issued by International Association for Disabled Sailing (IFDS) on Nov 2006
      International Association for Disabled Sailing (IFDS)Associated with David Staley

    • Committee Member

      Issued by International Association for Disabled Sailing (IFDS) on Nov 2005
      International Association for Disabled Sailing (IFDS)Associated with David Staley

    • Victorian Delegate - National Sailability Committee

      Issued by Australian Sailing on Jun 2004
      Australian SailingAssociated with David Staley

    • Chair - Australian Sailing Awards Panel

      Issued by Australian Sailing on Jun 2017
      Australian SailingAssociated with David Staley

    • President - Sailability Victoria Committee

      Issued by Yachting Victoria on Oct 2012
      Yachting VictoriaAssociated with David Staley

    • Secretary - Sailability Victoria Committee

      Issued by Yachting Victoria on Apr 2000
      Yachting VictoriaAssociated with David Staley

    • Member - Yachting Awards Panel

      Issued by Yachting Victoria on May 2000
      Yachting VictoriaAssociated with David Staley

    • Member - Hall of Fame Selection Panel

      Issued by Australian Sailing on Apr 2017
      Australian SailingAssociated with David Staley

    • Member - Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Advisory Group

      Issued by Australian Sailing on Dec 2023
      Australian SailingAssociated with David Staley