Wilbur Bright
Wakerley,QLD
Summary
Goal-oriented and energetic Dinghy Assistant Instructor focused on motivating sailors to build confidence and skills in sailing. Experience in assisting instructor in training in sailing basics. Background in sailing multiple boat classes including Optimist, Pacers, RS Feva, RS 200, 29er and TechnoBoards. Recently joined ILCA4 RQ Youth Squad Fleet. Competed in National and International Regattas in the Optimist and Pacers. State event in ILCA4. Passionate about mentoring sailors to build sustainable training habits and support active lifestyles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Instructor Volunteer - Development Squad
Moreton Bay Colleges School Sailing
2023.01 - 2023.04
- Developed rapport with sailors to assist in building their confidence in sailing.
- Observed sailors during practice to provide tips for improvement.
- Collaborated with sailing coach to develop and maintain team training schedule and practices to enhance preparedness.
- Promoted good sportsmanship between sailing team members.
- Provided support to sailing coach during sailing drills and activities.
- Demonstrated and explained boat rigging and boat handling techniques in support of sailing coach.
Internship Buddy
Moreton Bay Boys College
2023.05 - 2023.05
- Orientated international student on college routine, expectations and schedules.
- Fostered community engagement and introductions to create welcoming environment to international student.
- Participated in cross cultural activities supported by school.
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Little Black Pug Honey
2020.09 - 2022.12
- Created posters to sell and market honey.
- Approached school and doctor's offices to sell honey.
- Fielded questions at school on honey products.
- Participated in honey harvest including jarring and labeling honey.
- Collected money and restocked orders.
Education
Student - Grade 8
Moreton Bay Boys College
Manly, QLDSkills
- Team Motivation
- Athlete Engagement
- Safety Understanding
- Team Bonding
- Boat rigging, preparation and setup
- 4 years Optimist Skippering experience RQ Youth Squad Optimist - Green, Intermediate and Open Fleet and Australian Optimist Senior Development Squad
- 3 years Pacers skippering and crew experience - Moreton Bay Colleges Racing Squad
- Currently sailing ILCA4 - RQ Youth Squad
Affiliations
Member of Australian Sailing
Member of QLD ILCA Association
Member of QIODA
Member of Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Member of RQ Youth Squad
Accomplishments
- Moreton Bay Boys College Outstanding Achievement 2023 Sports Award, Sailing
- Moreton Bay Boys College Most Consistent Sailor 2023, Pacers
- Moreton Bay Boys College Nationals Representative Award 2023, Pacers
- Moreton Bay Boys College Nationals Representative Award 2022, Pacers
- Australian Optimist Senior Development Squad 2023, Optimist
- Competed in 41st Lake Garda Meeting Optimist, 2023, Riva Del Garda, Italy.
- 1st place Youth Week 2023, RQYS, Optimist
- 3rd place Under 16 ILCA Metropolitan Championships 2023, RQYS, ILCA4
- 2nd place 138th OTB Club Racing, RQYS, Optimist
- 3rd place Frostbite Series 2023, RQYS, Optimist
Qualifications
Dinghy Assistant Instructor Course, Southport Yacht Squadron,2023
Intermediate Fleet Coaching Program, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, 2023
Tackers 1 and 2, Darling Point Squadron, 2020
Tackers 3, Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, 2020
Valid Blue Card from QLD Government
Timeline
Internship Buddy
Moreton Bay Boys College
2023.05 - 2023.05
Assistant Instructor Volunteer - Development Squad
Moreton Bay Colleges School Sailing
2023.01 - 2023.04
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Little Black Pug Honey
2020.09 - 2022.12
Student - Grade 8
Moreton Bay Boys College
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