Changed Race Official training and accreditation
Changes to the Club Race Officer program are explained here.
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News
Amendment to the Special Regulations for fire extinguishers and emergency steering
Amendments to the Special Regulations have been issued removing emergency steering requirements for categories 4 and 5N and removing a non-binding explanatory note concerning inspection of fire extinguishers.
Safety
Rules Specialist Group Opinions
The Rules Specialist Group have given their opinion on a question posed to them about Rule 44.2.
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Modification maintenance and repair
Some boat owners, often parents new to sailing, easily fall under a misapprehension that any changes to a boat result in it not complying with class rules. But this is a mistaken interpretation.
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On the rules with Amelia Catt
Amelia Catt has sailed and coached at high levels all over the world. Amelia shares her key tips on the rules.
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Confirming or correcting a protest committee’s decision
There is a rarely used rule that allows protest committees to have their decision confirmed or corrected. This can really help those protest committees get decisions right and avoid appeals.
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Endorsement of Race Officials to World Sailing
Australian Sailing has issued guidance on National Authority endorsement of race officials who are working toward making their initial application to World Sailing.
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Ratings and measurement certificate deadlines
With the busy summer sailing season getting into full swing, it’s time to make sure your boat’s rating or measurement certificates are all in order.
Ratings
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Public comment invited on CBH
Owners and clubs with an interest in the CBH rule for rating Trailable Yachts and Sports Boats are invited to provide feedback on the ratings and proposed amendments to the rule.
Ratings
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Amendment to the Special Regulations for bow numbers
An amendment to the Special Regulations has been issued removing the requirement for bow numbers, effective immediately.
Safety
Webinar recording about Technical Committees
The best way for clubs to ensure the fairest racing for their events is to appoint a technical committee. Watch the webinar discussing how clubs do this.
Ratings
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Prescriptions to the IRC Rules
Australian Sailing’s prescriptions to the IRC Rule have been changed.
Ratings
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Things that make it go fast
Andrew York and Shane Guanaria share what makes some equipment faster than others.
Ratings
ORC Ratings in Australia
ORC rating systems are being used in many clubs around Australia. Each year, ORC Club is growing.
Ratings
5-7 April 2024
The Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club hosts the Australian Yachting Championship from 5-7 April 2024.
Ratings
Ask us anything about IRC ratings
Jason Smithwick and Jenny Howells from the Royal Ocean Racing Club join Australian Sailing to speak with boat owners and crew about IRC ratings.
Ratings
Performance tips from Nick Bice
Nick Bice offers some quickfire tips for racing under CBH, ORC and IRC.
Ratings