News

Measuring and integrity of results

In sailing, it is quite normal to rely on measurement of equipment under a class or rating rule. There are checks competitors, classes and clubs can do to confirm that the results are fair.

racing rules ratings

Thu 02 Mar 2023

Snap hooks on tethers

The Special Regulations changing snap hook requirements have been amended and may need crews to replace equipment.

Safety

Thu 01 Dec 2022

Trapeze harness rules changed

The quick release trapeze harness requirements in the Racing Rules of Sailing have been pushed out to 2025.

Safety Racing Rules

Thu 01 Dec 2022

Reporting Safety Incidents

Discover Sailing Centres and clubs have responsibilities to report safety incidents so we can all learn from them and improve safety.

Safety

Thu 01 Dec 2022

Medical kit amendment

An amendment has been issued to the Special Regulations updating certain medicines required in the medical kit.

Safety

Thu 01 Dec 2022

Marine weather safety checks

A tenet of sailing safety is checking the weather before you go out, and it is as relevant to the race committee as it is the crew on board.

Safety Racing Rules

Thu 01 Dec 2022

Lifejacket checks and service

All race categories under the Special Regulations require lifejackets in some way. Crews and Equipment Auditors should be aware what counts in a lifejacket.

Safety

Thu 01 Dec 2022

Inadvertent PLB Activation

The incidence of inadvertent activation of Personal Locator Beacons has become worryingly high in yacht racing scenarios.

Safety

Thu 01 Dec 2022

Equipment auditing frequently asked questions webinar

A webinar was held for Equipment Auditors giving them the opportunity to ask the questions they mostly commonly find in the ‘field’.

Safety

Thu 01 Dec 2022

Preparing sports boats' safety equipment

Sports boats preparing safety equipment for regattas can use some terrific resources freely available on the Australian Sailing website and get help from accredited Equipment Auditors.

Safety

Thu 01 Dec 2022

How does a sports boat get measured for CBH?

Measurement for CBH is described in the rule and used an Australian Sailing authorised measurer to take data and verify measurements.

Ratings

Thu 01 Dec 2022

Applying for a CBH rating

Sports boat Class Associations, manufactures or production sports boats, and sports boat owners can all apply for a CBH rating.

Ratings

Thu 01 Dec 2022

CBH and light ship condition

When weighing a boat for CBH rating, it is essential that the boat is empty, also known as light ship condition. What exactly is empty?

Ratings

Thu 01 Dec 2022

Who can measure a sports boat for a CBH rating?

CBH is a rating system based on measurement data rather than performance and results. Because of this, it is important that measurements are taken by appropriately qualified and accredited people.

Ratings racing rules

Wed 30 Nov 2022

Does your sports boat need measuring for CBH?

Sports boats wanting to use a CBH rating for an event need to check to see if they need to be measured.

Ratings

Wed 30 Nov 2022

CBH listing is publicly available

Sports boat owners wanting to check their CBH, or that of other classes or boats can do so by accessing publicly available data on the Australian Sailing Ratings Hub.

Ratings

Wed 30 Nov 2022

Where to get CBH information

Owners of sports boats wanting to get a CBH number for events should visit Australian Sailing's Ratings Hub for information.

Ratings

Wed 30 Nov 2022

Measuring flying headsails

Both IRC and ORC require flying headsails to be measured, but there are differences in descriptions and data that boats and measurers need to be aware of.

Ratings

Fri 09 Sep 2022