Class Affiliation
Class-based sailing forms the backbone of activity at a vast majority of Clubs.
Class Associations represent the interests of a particular type of boat that can range from organising competitions, working with Clubs, communications, building of boats, maintenance of moulds and upholding rules through a system of Class Rules measurement controls.
Class Associations are diverse and cover all types of sailing from windsurfing to catamarans, dinghies and keelboats and caters for Open Classes that encourage development through to strict One Design Classes with narrow tolerances. Some are sailed locally in small numbers through to International and Olympic Classes that are sailed worldwide.
Affiliation with Australian Sailing
A single affiliation fee is charged to National Class Associations, this fee covers all State Class Associations affiliated with the National Class Association.
To be affiliated, classes must have the minimum affiliation requirements below:
- National Class Association that represents all related States or fleets or:
- (Only one State/ fleet association will be recognised as a proxy if no national body exists)
- Constitution
- Incorporated Association
- Keep class office bearers registration current
- Representative team selection policies to follow AS guidelines
Benefits of Affiliation
- Assistance with sourcing Protest Committees and Race Officials for major events email Sport Services
- Approval of National level jury applications (removes right of appeal) Link to Jury Application
- Review of race documentation (Notices of Race and Sailing Instructions) Link to Regatta Documents
- Training of Measurers through Australian Sailing and World Sailing courses Link to Courses
- Endorsement of Championships email Sport Services
- Access to whole of class liability insurance ($10m or $20m options) Link to insurance
- Support for Funding and Grant applications (ie letters of endorsement) email Sport Services
- Australian Coat of Arms approval for representative teams Link to Coat of Arms Request
- Access to a free revSPORT portal for membership, event management and a website, email Sport Services to arrange access and support
- Inclusion in the list of Affiliated Classes on AS website
- AS can Issue and securely store measurement forms for International classes Link to Measurement Certificates
For any queries, please email Sport Services
Fees
All state based fees have been removed and a single affiliation fee is charged to Class Associations. This is regardless of the number of related State associations that a class may have. The affiliation year is 1st July to 30th June each year. There are no pro rata fees.
National Class Associations
Some organisations, like associations, can only conduct business in their 'home' state or territory. By becoming a registered Australian body, these organisations can trade throughout all states and territories within Australia. For more information visit the ASIC website here
Click here to express your interest in affiliation
Relevant Links
World Sailing International Classes