News

Foiling safely and race administration

The number of foiling boats is lifting globally but it is still back to basics for race administration responsible for on-water safety.

Safety racing rules

Wed 25 May 2022

Digital Selective Calling

Digital Selective Calling was first introduced with the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System in the 90’s but has not yet played a significant role for racing sailors in Australia.

Safety

Wed 25 May 2022

Auditing the Special Regulations

Equipment Auditors have an important role to play in auditing the requirements of the Special Regulations and race requirements not just to help with safety compliance but to increase awareness.

Safety

Wed 25 May 2022

Auditing how liferafts are stowed

The Special Regulations give clear direction on the liferaft itself but do not stipulate is where and how to mount them. The responsibility for this sits with the person in charge of the boat.

Safety

Wed 25 May 2022

Accidental PLB Activation

Look after your PLB and it will look after you!

Safety

Wed 25 May 2022

New Club Equipment Auditor Course – eLearning

The new look Club Equipment Auditor course is now available in an online, free, self-guided study version. Discover more information in the full article.

Safety

Thu 07 Apr 2022

New Registration Flow

revolutioniseSPORT has upgraded their registration system. Which will be rolled out to Sailing on the 27 April.

Online Services

Mon 04 Apr 2022

Performance tips from Stephen McConaghy

Stephen McConaghy offers some quickfire tips for racing under IRC or ORC.

Ratings

Wed 30 Mar 2022

Owners Working Group Update March 2022

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

Ratings

Wed 30 Mar 2022

IRC and ORC revalidations coming soon

The process of inviting boats to revalidate their IRC and ORC certificates will be beginning soon.

Ratings

Wed 30 Mar 2022

Does your rating require measurement?

With three international rating systems in play in Australia there are subtle variations in what data requires measuring.

Ratings

Wed 30 Mar 2022

World Sailing Website Updated

The World Sailing website has been updated and is now live.

Racing Rules

Thu 03 Mar 2022

Power Boating Safety Basics

There’s a fair chance that at some time in our sailing careers we will drive or be involved with a power boat and need to be aware of the safety responsibilities that come with that.

Racing Rules Safety

Thu 03 Mar 2022

Organising volunteers

Every sailing club across Australia relies on volunteers and the generous contribution of their time. The Humpybong Yacht Club shows how to organise their teams using the revSPORT system.

Racing Rules

Thu 03 Mar 2022

New appeals published to AS website

With all the sailing that happened over summer there are 4 new appeals published to the Australian Sailing website.

Racing Rules

Thu 03 Mar 2022

Misconduct guidance for officials

Clubs own the responsibility for handling misconduct cases, and excellent guidance is available for their race officials.

Racing Rules

Thu 03 Mar 2022

Aspiring to Brisbane 2032

Many sailors and their families enjoy the personal reward of volunteering at their clubs’ events, and the Olympic Sailing Competition at Brisbane 2032 is possibly the biggest opportunity of all.

Racing Rules

Thu 03 Mar 2022

Arbitration

Arbitration (RRS Appendix T) can be a very useful and effective method to resolve a protest between two boats involving Racing Rules such as Windward/Leeward, Overlaps and Mark Roundings.

Racing Rules

Thu 03 Mar 2022