Safety Information Notice Published
A Safety Information Notice has been published to the Australian Sailing website.
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News
New amendments added to the Special Regulations
Five new amendments have been added to the Special Regulations page of the website, four of which are effective immediately. The current Special Regulations online have been updated to include the latest amendments.
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LCE Showtime and advice for SSSC Instructors
The LCE Showtime independent review panel made recommendations concerning PLBs, snap hooks and personal safety equipment that SSSC instructors should consider.
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Kitefoiling Safety Basics
Almost all accidents that occur in kitefoiling have a 'wrong location' aspect to them’.
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AMSA Marine Notices on Navigation
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has published marine notices on navigational practices and electronic systems.
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Stay Safer Dinghy Sailing
Single handed sailing has become more popular due to the restrictions of COVID; however, this can pose a safety issue when going sailing alone.
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Public Comment invited on Proposed Amendments
Two proposed amendments to the Special Regulations are now available for public comment. Comments are closed on Friday 10 September 2021.
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Ocean Racing Safely – with Carolijn Brouwer
From the warm waters of Rio de Janeiro to the freezing waters of the Southern Ocean, Carolijn Brouwer shares her experiences on ocean racing safety.
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Introducing Dave Austin
Dave Austin is a member of the Australian Sailing National Safety Committee and is well known to many in the New Zealand and Australian sailing communities as Dr Dave.
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EPIRB and PLB Safe Disposal
Disposing of out-of-date EPIRBS and PLBs needs to be handled correctly.
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Clubs Promoting Safety - CYCHI
The Cruising Yacht Club of Hamilton Island have an initiative in place to include a ‘Safety Hint’ their electronic newsletter each month.
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Champion Approach to Safety
The Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific’s approach to safety complements clubs’ practices.
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AIS Sat Phones and HF Radio Correction
The electronic equipment required by the Special Regulations has been updated correcting the requirements for alternative communications and emergency antenna.
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What is that ?! A SheSails Safety Equipment Workshop.
Ever wondered why a knife is taped to the vang, or how a life raft is deployed? An interactive webinar evening by women for women discussing on board safety equipment.
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Safety Resources for Clubs
Clubs are reminded that there is a superb stash of safety resources on the Australian Sailing website.
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Delivery Trip Planning
The delivery home from a race is just as long if not longer than the race itself and sufficient planning needs to go into the delivery to ensure the yacht and its crew get home safely.
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Help Making Auditing Decisions
Help is available to Equipment Auditors who are faced with difficult decisions or uncertainty.
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Equipment Auditor Accreditations Changes Completed
Australian Sailing has completed changes needed to accredit Equipment Auditors directly, and have removed the need for appointment by a club.
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