NON-POWERED WATER SPORTS FEASIBILTY STUDY · Attachment 1: Noosa NPWS Feasibility Study

Sailing
Sailing includes: all forms of sailing (including education
programs), plus powerboating and wind surfing)
In 2021, approximately 0.7% of the Australian adult (aged 15
plus) population participated in sailing activities as a physical
activity. One fifth of those participants were from Queensland.
Unlike the other non-motorised water sports, sailing is a
male dominated sport, with men accounting for 76% of
participants. This trend is also observed among children,
with boys making up 70% of participants (out of school
participation). Interestingly, men prefer to participate between
55 to 64 years of age, while women peak at 45 to 54 years of
age.
Due to the nature of sailing, just under 60% of participation
is in an organised environment. Most (86.8%) of these
participants are involved in a club and/or recreation
association. With many sailing clubs around Australia offering
sailing programs to schools, participation rates generally peak
among the primary school aged cohorts. Interestingly, men
appear to return to the sport around 35 years of age and
participation increases with age. Organised participation for
women peaks between 45 to 54 years of age, then declines.
Fun and enjoyment is the main drive to participate in sailing.




                                                                    FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
                                                                    In terms of impacts for the future development and growth
                                                                    of non-motorised water sports clubs and associations in
                                                                    the Noosa LGA, these sport facility dimensions, individual
                                                                    sporting trends, and demographic considerations suggest:

                                                                     †† participation in non-powered water sports is
                                                                        undertaken both individually and as part of a club

                                                                     †† club facilities supporting the activity are primarily
                                                                        for storage of boats, equipment and safety gear

                                                                     †† club facilities should support programs and
                                                                        initiatives that accommodate and attract residents
                                                                        of all ages including children, young adults, and
                                                                        seniors

                                                                     †† facilities that are as inclusive and accessible as
                                                                        possible for people of all ages and abilities are
                                                                        important

                                                                     †† a place that encourages and provides both social
                                                                        and competitive environments

                                                                     †† local level facilities with hosting of larger scale
                                                                        events assessed on a case-by-case basis in
                                                                        close consultation with Council and relevant
                                                                        stakeholders.




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                                                                         Draft Feasibility Report

Sailing Sailing includes: all forms of sailing (including education programs), plus powerboating and wind surfing) In 2021, approximately 0.7% of the Australian adult (aged 15 plus) population participated in sailing activities as a physical activity. One fifth of those participants were from Queensland. Unlike the other non-motorised water sports, sailing is a male dominated sport, with men accounting for 76% of participants. This trend is also observed among children, with boys making up 70% of participants (out of school participation). Interestingly, men prefer to participate between 55 to 64 years of age, while women peak at 45 to 54 years of age. Due to the nature of sailing, just under 60% of participation is in an organised environment. Most (86.8%) of these participants are involved in a club and/or recreation association. With many sailing clubs around Australia offering sailing programs to schools, participation rates generally peak among the primary school aged cohorts. Interestingly, men appear to return to the sport around 35 years of age and participation increases with age. Organised participation for women peaks between 45 to 54 years of age, then declines. Fun and enjoyment is the main drive to participate in sailing. FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS In terms of impacts for the future development and growth of non-motorised water sports clubs and associations in the Noosa LGA, these sport facility dimensions, individual sporting trends, and demographic considerations suggest: O participation in non-powered water sports is undertaken both individually and as part of a club O club facilities supporting the activity are primarily for storage of boats, equipment and safety gear O club facilities should support programs and initiatives that accommodate and attract residents of all ages including children, young adults, and seniors O facilities that are as inclusive and accessible as possible for people of all ages and abilities are important O) aplace that encourages and provides both social and competitive environments QO _iocal level facilities with hosting of larger scale events assessed on a case-by-case basis in close consultation with Council and relevant stakeholders. ~ D ee i) Draft Feasibility Report LD) 4