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One of the key goals of the AC Endeavour program is to create a long-lasting legacy of sailing talent in Bermuda who can pass on the skills they learn as part of the program. At the end of July, Bermudian Tristan Loescher, a full-time member of the AC Endeavour team, travelled to the UK to complete the Royal Yachting Association's Instructor training course, an important part of his development, and a key milestone for the AC Endeavour program.
Tristan and 11 other course attendees from across the UK took part in a 7 day intensive program where they broke down the art of instruction into a palatable format. The course started with a pre-skills assessment to ensure that all the candidates were competent in their own ability, followed by a week of coaching and student/instructor development.
After his course Tristan was given the news that he had successfully completed the program and received his qualification, something he was extremely happy to have achieved. He told us that “I’m delighted to have completed the course. It’s given me the opportunity to improve my own personal development and I learnt so much throughout the week. Now I’m even more passionate about giving back to my local community.
Tristan also talked about how lucky he is to have returned to the waters of Bermuda after his course! “After taking a dip in the cold waters of the UK it is even more clear to me how fortunate we are here in Bermuda and that we should make the most of our natural climate. The America’s Cup has been an enormous support by helping cover the costs of the course and without them I would not have received this qualification, so I want to say thanks to them for helping me so much.”
Tom Herbert-Evans the America’s Cup’s Community Sailing Manager said “We truly believe in creating strength and depth within our team. Tristan’s qualification is not only important to his own personal growth, but also for the safety and quality of the AC Endeavour community program. He has been a great member of our team and we are looking forward to the day that he starts working towards his next qualification.”
Prior to the course the America’s Cup also funded Tristan and other Bermudian coaches to help them complete their First Aid, Powerboat and Safety Boat courses, helping raise the standards of sailing in Bermuda. This is a key goal of the AC Endeavour program, and part of the America’s Cup’s commitment to leaving a positive, lasting legacy wherever it can around the world.
