News

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.

racing rules

Sat 04 Nov 2023

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.

racing rules

Sat 04 Nov 2023

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 racing rules

Sat 04 Nov 2023

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 racing rules

Tue 17 Oct 2023

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

Wed 20 Sep 2023

ORC and IRC application process

Ratings certificates, an online process.

Ratings

Thu 07 Sep 2023

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 racing rules

Wed 06 Sep 2023

Prescriptions to the IRC Rules

Australian Sailing’s prescriptions to the IRC Rule have been changed.

Ratings racing rules

Tue 05 Sep 2023

Things that make it go fast

Andrew York and Shane Guanaria share what makes some equipment faster than others.

Ratings

Tue 05 Sep 2023

ORC Ratings in Australia

ORC rating systems are being used in many clubs around Australia. Each year, ORC Club is growing.

Ratings

Tue 05 Sep 2023

5-7 April 2024

The Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club hosts the Australian Yachting Championship from 5-7 April 2024.

Ratings

Tue 05 Sep 2023

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

Tue 05 Sep 2023

Performance tips from Nick Bice

Nick Bice offers some quickfire tips for racing under CBH, ORC and IRC.

Ratings

Tue 05 Sep 2023

There can be multiple types of rudder failures to consider. The blade fails, it either breaks or falls out of the boat, or the quadrant and associated rigging becomes damaged. How will you steer your yacht after this catastrophic event?

Safety

Thu 17 Aug 2023

Public Comment invited on Proposed Amendments

Three proposed amendments to the Special Regulations are now available for public comment. Comments are closed on Friday 6 October 2023.

Safety

Thu 17 Aug 2023

Retrieval of a person

Operators of race committee boats may have to help retrieve a person from the water, and that person may be unresponsive. The club needs to give thought to how their race committee operators do this.

Safety

Thu 17 Aug 2023

In case of emergency, offer support.

When there is a safety incident sailors and officials involved can be traumatised by the experience. Clubs are reminded that amongst the stress and pressure of dealing with an incident, people are involved, and they may need support.

Safety

Thu 17 Aug 2023

Equipment Auditing Policies

Equipment Auditors are reminded that there are policies in place which provide a framework on how to handle certain problems.

Safety

Thu 17 Aug 2023