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Decision to Race

Race Committees are often faced with the decision to race or not to race when weather forecasts could be marginal. Here is a case study from the recent Australian Yachting Championship.
Racing Rules
Tue 24 Mar 2020

Off the Beach Boats

Improving safety attitudes in dinghy fleets is something three clubs have turned their attention to.
Safety
Wed 19 Feb 2020

Hatches and Companionways

A common problem area for boat owners and Equipment Auditors is how to assess the securing system to keep hatches closed and washboards in place.
Safety
Wed 19 Feb 2020

Safety Culture

Safety culture is the outcome of how the club’s committee, boat owners, race officials and crews think and act.
Safety
Wed 19 Feb 2020

Safety Committees

There is a strong network of committees in place to look after safety including overarching policy, the specific nature of auditing, and supporting clubs.
Safety
Wed 19 Feb 2020

Safety Information Notices

Four new Safety Information Notices have been published addressing batteries for racing yachts, navigation lights, crew briefings and sun protection.
Safety
Wed 19 Feb 2020

Managing SailPass

Now that many clubs have taken on the SailPass functionality, we would like to highlight some different ideas surrounding the ongoing management and administration of SailPass.
Online Services
Wed 12 Feb 2020

Patterns of Problems

​​​​​​​Common problems are being seen in appeals recently handed by Australian Sailing showing a pattern that can be easily reversed.
Racing Rules
Mon 10 Feb 2020

Working in the Cup

John was fortunate to get selected for the 1999-2000 Cup in New Zealand having only been an International Umpire for a couple of years but he had a good regatta and, despite only being contracted for the initial stages of the Louis Vuitton Cup he went on to umpire in the Louis Vuitton finals and all the Americas Cup races.
Racing Rules
Mon 10 Feb 2020