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Losing your Rudder

There can be multiple types of rudder failures to consider. The blade fails, it either breaks or falls out of the boat, or the quadrant and associated rigging becomes damaged. How will you steer your yacht after this catastrophic event?
Safety
Thu 17 Aug 2023

Retrieval of a person

Operators of race committee boats may have to help retrieve a person from the water, and that person may be unresponsive. The club needs to give thought to how their race committee operators do this.
Safety
Thu 17 Aug 2023

In case of emergency, offer support.

When there is a safety incident sailors and officials involved can be traumatised by the experience. Clubs are reminded that amongst the stress and pressure of dealing with an incident, people are involved, and they may need support.
Safety
Thu 17 Aug 2023

Equipment Auditing Policies

Equipment Auditors are reminded that there are policies in place which provide a framework on how to handle certain problems.
Safety
Thu 17 Aug 2023

Automated External Defibrillators

As AED’s are becoming more widespread in the general community and are relatively cheap for a lifesaving device, Australian Sailing believes consideration should be given to purchasing one for Yacht clubs and/or race committees.
Safety Racing Rules
Wed 16 Aug 2023

Technical committee seminar

Clubs running events under rating rules should register to attend an online seminar on how a technical committee can be used to give competitors comfort that ratings are correct, that the racing is fair, and the results are good.
Safety Racing Rules Ratings
Wed 28 Jun 2023

Snap hooks on tethers

The Special Regulations changing snap hook requirements have been amended and may need crews to replace equipment.
Safety
Thu 01 Dec 2022

Reporting Safety Incidents

Discover Sailing Centres and clubs have responsibilities to report safety incidents so we can all learn from them and improve safety.
Safety
Thu 01 Dec 2022

Medical kit amendment

An amendment has been issued to the Special Regulations updating certain medicines required in the medical kit.
Safety
Thu 01 Dec 2022

Lifejacket checks and service

All race categories under the Special Regulations require lifejackets in some way. Crews and Equipment Auditors should be aware what counts in a lifejacket.
Safety
Thu 01 Dec 2022

Inadvertent PLB Activation

The incidence of inadvertent activation of Personal Locator Beacons has become worryingly high in yacht racing scenarios.
Safety
Thu 01 Dec 2022

Preparing sports boats' safety equipment

Sports boats preparing safety equipment for regattas can use some terrific resources freely available on the Australian Sailing website and get help from accredited Equipment Auditors.
Safety
Thu 01 Dec 2022