News

Concussion guidelines available

Concussion is a significant and complex health issue arising within the Australian sporting, affecting all levels of play and with varying degrees of risk in different sports. Sailing is not exempt from this.

Safety

Tue 02 Apr 2024

Changes to the SNEA Committee chairperson role

The Senior National Equipment Auditor Committee has had a change of chairperson.

Safety

Tue 02 Apr 2024

Being prepared when Double Handed

Racing offshore in a Double Handed event brings about its own challenges that can be very different to a fully crewed boat. Rob Gough talks about what it takes to be prepared.

Safety ratings

Tue 02 Apr 2024

Australian Sailing's responses to Nexba report

Australian Sailing has published their responses to the recommendations in the report from the Nexba Incident.

Safety

Tue 02 Apr 2024

Amendments to the Special Regulations

Australian Sailing has issued two amendments to the Special Regulations. One regarding the Safety and Sea Survival qualification and the other for medical kits.

Safety ratings

Tue 02 Apr 2024

Altering equipment audit forms

The Equipment Audit forms provided on the Australian Sailing website should not be altered.

Safety

Tue 02 Apr 2024

Advice on Grab Bag stowage

Where a grab bag should be stowed requires thought and communication. The best spot will vary from boat to boat, but crew need to be able to grab it in an emergency.

Safety ratings

Tue 02 Apr 2024

When to require evidence of certification

Almost every event these days requires competitors to provide some sort of certification documents. What due-by date should race committees set?

Ratings racing rules

Thu 15 Feb 2024

New IRC rules on headsails

There is a new IRC rule coming into effect from 1 June which looks at the number of headsails carried on board.

Ratings racing rules

Thu 15 Feb 2024

Public comment invited on proposed prescriptions

Two proposed prescriptions to the Racing Rules of Sailing are now available for public comment. Comments are closed on 7 April 2024.

racing rules ratings

Wed 07 Feb 2024

Appeals published to Australian Sailing website

Three new appeals have been published to the Australian Sailing website.

racing rules

Wed 07 Feb 2024

What can you do about it - Part 1

Competitors are sometimes upset because of something that happened and want it fixed. What to do about it though? The Racing Rules of Sailing provide the options.

racing rules

Tue 06 Feb 2024

An equipment based sport

Sailing is an equipment-based sport and trusting that other competitors' equipment meets the rules is incredibly important. Fortunately, the rules provide systems to deal with this and there are some great examples of it in play.

racing rules ratings

Tue 06 Feb 2024

World Sailing Race Officials Competencies

World Sailing have recently published the 2024 Race Officials Roles, Qualifications and Competencies Document. This is important to any race officials who are working towards international status.

racing rules

Mon 05 Feb 2024

On the rules with John Standley

Highly qualified and experienced rules expert John Standley was ‘What tips on the rules would you give to people with an interest in umpired match and team racing’. John shares his advice.

racing rules

Mon 05 Feb 2024

Safer Sailing

Sailing is a most enjoyable and challenging pastime, but it does have some inherent risks that need to be managed effectively.

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Thu 11 Jan 2024

Lifejacket wearing and servicing

Lifejackets are an important part of our sport, it is imperative they be kept in top working order and ready to deploy if needed.

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Wed 10 Jan 2024

Appeals published to Australian Sailing website

An appeal and a request for confirmation or correction have published to the Australian Sailing website.

racing rules

Mon 06 Nov 2023