News

Aspiring to Brisbane 2032

Many sailors and their families enjoy the personal reward of volunteering at their clubs’ events, and the Olympic Sailing Competition at Brisbane 2032 is possibly the biggest opportunity of all.

Racing Rules

Thu 03 Mar 2022

Arbitration

Arbitration (RRS Appendix T) can be a very useful and effective method to resolve a protest between two boats involving Racing Rules such as Windward/Leeward, Overlaps and Mark Roundings.

Racing Rules

Thu 03 Mar 2022

Time Corrector listings for IRC

Clubs running events scored on IRC can access Time Corrector listings online.

Racing Rules

Thu 03 Mar 2022

Conflicts of interest

Sailing is a tight sport, and officials need to be aware of conflicts of interest and how to handle them.

Racing Rules

Thu 03 Mar 2022

Solely electronic charts on board

An amendment has been made to the Special Regulations which allows boats to solely carry Electronic Navigational Charts on board.

Racing Rules Safety Ratings

Wed 13 Oct 2021

Olympic Race Officials share their experience

Australian Sailing spoke with Race Officials who were involved in Race Management at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Racing Rules

Wed 13 Oct 2021

World Sailing Annual Meetings

Submissions for the World Sailing Annual Conference are publicly available and interested race officials can see what proposals are being considered.

Racing Rules

Wed 13 Oct 2021

Why have National Juries?

One of the tasks which could be undertaken when organising a major championship at your club is to apply to have a National Jury for the event.

Racing Rules

Wed 13 Oct 2021

Update to Officials Resources page

Changes and updates have been made to the Officials Resources page on the Australian Sailing website.

Racing Rules

Wed 13 Oct 2021

Trash Talking

Organising authorities can no longer change the rules about trash disposal and in Australia doing so would put competitors at risk of breaking anti-littering laws.

Racing Rules Ratings

Wed 13 Oct 2021

Trapeze Harness Rules Changed

World Sailing have introduced new rules that require trapeze harnesses to be ‘quick release’ and compliant with ISO 10862 allowing the competitor to detach at any time.

Racing Rules Safety

Wed 13 Oct 2021

On the rules with Brady Lowe

Coach for Australian Sailing and mentor to young and talented sailors, Brady Lowe shares a few quick tips on working within the rules.

Racing Rules

Wed 13 Oct 2021

Getting the facts straight

Appeals rely on the facts found at the first hearing and its critical to get these right from the beginning.

Racing Rules Ratings

Wed 13 Oct 2021

Appeal Decision Published

An appeal has been published to the Australian Sailing website.

Racing rules Ratings

Wed 13 Oct 2021

Advertising Rules and World Sailing Regulations

While Australian Sailing allows, where acceptable, advertising on a boat it is important to remember what the World Sailing regulations are in relation to this.

Racing Rules

Wed 13 Oct 2021

Running Maxi Races

Running races for the Maxi fleet in Australia shares something with mainstream TV sports; the show is part of the competition, and the competition is part of the show.

Racing Rules

Tue 08 Jun 2021

Rules Specialist Group Opinions

The Rules Specialist Group have given their opinion on two questions posed to them over the last few months.

Racing Rules

Tue 08 Jun 2021

Working in the Cup with Iain Murray

Having seen it all in the America’s Cup from both sides, Iain Murray offers insight to officiating in this great event.

Racing Rules

Tue 08 Jun 2021