News

Automated External Defibrillators

As AED’s are becoming more widespread in the general community and are relatively cheap for a lifesaving device, Australian Sailing believes consideration should be given to purchasing one for Yacht clubs and/or race committees.
Safety Racing Rules

Expert contribution

Australian Sailing would like to thank the Race Officers whose contribution was essential to develop the new Race Officer Policy released in 2023. Thanks to their valuable collaboration, the new policy and its resources substantially facilitates training and accreditation for Race Officer and improves the overall Race Officer quality to positively benefit our sailing community.
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Using the Categorisation Code

Clubs and classes can use the Categorisation Code to distinguish between sailors with a financial interest in the sport or who are being paid to race, and sailors who race only as a pastime.
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Technical committee seminar

Clubs running events under rating rules should register to attend an online seminar on how a technical committee can be used to give competitors comfort that ratings are correct, that the racing is fair, and the results are good.
Safety Racing Rules Ratings

On the rules with Colleen Darcey

Colleen Darcey is a prolific sailor and made a significant career change to take up the role as the Sailing Operations Manager at the Derwent Sailing Squadron, the best career “sea change” decision she ever made. Colleen shares her key tips on the rules.
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Race committees and risk management

Having a risk awareness and risk management plan is best practice and common sense for all clubs. Having an excellent plan on the shelf needs to be backed up by inducting officials, volunteers and staff running events.
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Owners Working Group Update March 2023

Australian Sailing has been hosting meetings of the Owners’ Working Group periodically to discuss issues which are of interest and link to keelboat owners in Australia.
Ratings

Championships in April 2024

The great ocean racing courses and breezes are only 15 minutes sail from the NCYC marina, and the NCYC is right in the Newcastle city centre. This is the location of the 2024 Australian Yachting Championship.
Ratings