Measuring big boat hulls for ORCi
Measurers have received training from the ORC on laser scanning hulls for ORCi, an important and essential service for boat owners.
Ratings
News
Proposing IRC or ORC Policy and Rule Changes
Boat owners wanting to propose changes to rating rules or policies should contact Australian Sailing with their suggestions.
Ratings
Opening doors using the rules
Sailors with significant disabilities have discovered an opportunity to race in the International SB20 Class because of amended class rules.
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Rules Specialist Group Opinions
The Rules Specialist Group have given their opinion on two different questions posed to them as the season starts up again.
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Appeals published to AS website
Two new appeals have been published to the Australian Sailing website.
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On the rules with Katy Jones
Katy Jones has sailed at many international events and has coached for many years. Katy shares her key tips on the rules.
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Rule differences between ORCi and IRC
Big boat races under ORCi and IRC present challenges for crews who need to understand the differences between the two rules, particularly for sails.
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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.
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ratings
Snap hooks on tethers
The Special Regulations changing snap hook requirements have been amended and may need crews to replace equipment.
Safety
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
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
Medical kit amendment
An amendment has been issued to the Special Regulations updating certain medicines required in the medical kit.
Safety
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
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
Inadvertent PLB Activation
The incidence of inadvertent activation of Personal Locator Beacons has become worryingly high in yacht racing scenarios.
Safety
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
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
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.
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