Australian Sailing is looking at reviewing two important elements of how CBH is run and offered to Trailable Yachts and Sports Boats. These are the ratings themselves, how the numbers stack up, and the rule that underpins their use. Boat owners and clubs with an interest in the CBH rule for rating these fleets are invited to provide feedback on the ratings and proposed amendments to the rule.

To provide feedback on the CBH Ratings:

1. Consider the CBH Rating Lists on this page. These are important because they show the CBH for each boat or class and the measurements used to calculate it’s rating.
2. Then complete this survey to submit your feedback. We are asking for specific information in relation to rated data and examples of results and conditions that provide context to your feedback.

To provide feedback on proposed amendments to the CBH Rule:

1. Read the proposed amendments in this document.
2. Then complete this survey to submit your feedback. We are asking for your views on every proposed amendment to the CBH Rule.

The window for feedback closes on 14 December 2023 which should allow ample time for class associations, clubs and boat owners to look at the issues and provide feedback.

Changes won’t be rushed through; we expect that no changes will come into effect until 1 July 2024.

For information about CBH click here.
IRC and ORC ratings are on this page.

By Chris Zonca https://www.sailing.org.au/about/ourstaff/