In his years of management David Green has been responsible for establishing and overseeing the development of a number of overseas operations:

UKSA’s base for 8 years in the Caribbean was developed and managed by David. Establishing the UKSA in Barbados required a delicate combination of sensitivity to local issues and investment in the local sailing community. He took the operation to a peak of nearly 10,000 daypersons before the decision was made to relocate to Australia.

• Government liaison.
• Training of local instructors.
• Work with local schools.
• Risk assessment and management in full on watersports environment.

[ UKSA Barbados logo + Film strip of photos of UKSA Barbados – DG to source ]

As a Director of UKSA Australia David handled all the initial approaches to the Australian government and negotiated the original set-up at the Mooloolaba Yacht Club in Queensland. UKSA Australia is now in its 4th year of successful operation and there are plans laid for future expansion.

• Government help and assistance.
• Local PR.
• Import duty and taxes.
• Local laws and regulations.
• Equipment purchase and set-up.
• Negotiations for the “base” and rights to operate in the area.

[ UKSA Australia logo + Film strip of photos of UKSA Australia – DG to source ]

After an initial period of consultancy David was able to establish a new National Centre in Abu Dhabi in conjunction with the Emirates Heritage Club. The consultancy covered a wide range of options including the development of a National Sailing Team with hopes one day of Olympic success. To help secure RYA recognition David arranged for the placement of a senior coach from the UK to assist with the early stages of the development and the project has proceeded smoothly in accordance with the development plan.

• Plans for the building of a new centre.
• Consultation on the craft and purchasing.
• Standard operating procedures.
• Training of the staff to instructor level.
• Applications for RYA Recognition.
• Structuring the National Scheme.
• Work towards an Olympic Sailing Team.

[ Film strip of photos of Abu Dhabi ].