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Modification maintenance and repair

Some boat owners, often parents new to sailing, easily fall under a misapprehension that any changes to a boat result in it not complying with class rules. But this is a mistaken interpretation.
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Expert contribution

Australian Sailing would like to thank the Race Officers whose contribution was essential to develop the new Race Officer Policy released in 2023. Thanks to their valuable collaboration, the new policy and its resources substantially facilitates training and accreditation for Race Officer and improves the overall Race Officer quality to positively benefit our sailing community.
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Using the Categorisation Code

Clubs and classes can use the Categorisation Code to distinguish between sailors with a financial interest in the sport or who are being paid to race, and sailors who race only as a pastime.
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On the rules with Colleen Darcey

Colleen Darcey is a prolific sailor and made a significant career change to take up the role as the Sailing Operations Manager at the Derwent Sailing Squadron, the best career “sea change” decision she ever made. Colleen shares her key tips on the rules.
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Race committees and risk management

Having a risk awareness and risk management plan is best practice and common sense for all clubs. Having an excellent plan on the shelf needs to be backed up by inducting officials, volunteers and staff running events.
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