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
News
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
Update to Officials Resources page
Changes and updates have been made to the Officials Resources page on the Australian Sailing website.
Racing Rules
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
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
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
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
Appeal Decision Published
An appeal has been published to the Australian Sailing website.
Racing rules
Ratings
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
Maximising your welcome email
revSPORT has the ability to send an auto-generate welcome email when a member registers or renews
Online Services
EDM upgrade available to clubs
revSPORT has developed an in system EDM tool to enable clubs to send professional newsletters to their membership from within revSPORT.
Online Services
SailPass Upgrade
Over the past few months we have been working with revSPORT to upgrade the SailPass functionality
Online Services
New look websites
Recently, revSPORT has delivered a refreshed website design for both cutdown websites and full websites.
Online Services
Owners’ Working Group Update August 2021
The Owners’ Group is Australian Sailing’s link to owners of keelboats.
Ratings
Performance tips from Paul Eldrid
Paul Eldrid offers some quickfire tips for racing under IRC or ORC.
Ratings
Insurance for Racing Yachts
Boat owners may be experiencing difficulties getting adequate insurance, and Australian Sailing is trying to help resolve the issues.
Ratings
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.
Safety
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.
Safety