World Sailing Website Updated
The World Sailing website has been updated and is now live.
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Power Boating Safety Basics
There’s a fair chance that at some time in our sailing careers we will drive or be involved with a power boat and need to be aware of the safety responsibilities that come with that.
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Organising volunteers
Every sailing club across Australia relies on volunteers and the generous contribution of their time. The Humpybong Yacht Club shows how to organise their teams using the revSPORT system.
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New appeals published to AS website
With all the sailing that happened over summer there are 4 new appeals published to the Australian Sailing website.
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Misconduct guidance for officials
Clubs own the responsibility for handling misconduct cases, and excellent guidance is available for their race officials.
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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.
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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.
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Time Corrector listings for IRC
Clubs running events scored on IRC can access Time Corrector listings online.
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Conflicts of interest
Sailing is a tight sport, and officials need to be aware of conflicts of interest and how to handle them.
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Special Regulations Interpretation Published
An Interpretation has been published to accompany the Safety Harness and Safety Lines (Tethers) amendment.
Safety
Satellite Phone Usage
With the Special Regulations now allowing the use of Satellite Phones, care must be taken when deciding what calling system is best for the boat.
Safety
Safety Information Notice Published
A Safety Information Notice has been published to the Australian Sailing website.
Safety
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.
Safety
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.
Safety
Kitefoiling Safety Basics
Almost all accidents that occur in kitefoiling have a 'wrong location' aspect to them’.
Safety
AMSA Marine Notices on Navigation
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has published marine notices on navigational practices and electronic systems.
Safety
How to create a QR code for SailPass
A QR code makes it easy for new participants to register for a SailPass.
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