News

When to require evidence of certification

Almost every event these days requires competitors to provide some sort of certification documents. What due-by date should race committees set?

Ratings racing rules

Thu 15 Feb 2024

New IRC rules on headsails

There is a new IRC rule coming into effect from 1 June which looks at the number of headsails carried on board.

Ratings racing rules

Thu 15 Feb 2024

Ratings and measurement certificate deadlines

With the busy summer sailing season getting into full swing, it’s time to make sure your boat’s rating or measurement certificates are all in order.

Ratings racing rules

Sat 04 Nov 2023

Public comment invited on CBH

Owners and clubs with an interest in the CBH rule for rating Trailable Yachts and Sports Boats are invited to provide feedback on the ratings and proposed amendments to the rule.

Ratings racing rules

Tue 17 Oct 2023

Webinar recording about Technical Committees

The best way for clubs to ensure the fairest racing for their events is to appoint a technical committee. Watch the webinar discussing how clubs do this.

Ratings racing rules

Wed 06 Sep 2023

Automated External Defibrillators

As AED’s are becoming more widespread in the general community and are relatively cheap for a lifesaving device, Australian Sailing believes consideration should be given to purchasing one for Yacht clubs and/or race committees.

Safety Racing Rules

Wed 16 Aug 2023

Technical committee seminar

Clubs running events under rating rules should register to attend an online seminar on how a technical committee can be used to give competitors comfort that ratings are correct, that the racing is fair, and the results are good.

Safety Racing Rules Ratings

Wed 28 Jun 2023

Entry and scoring software

There are new cloud-based apps emerging in the keelboat space which will help clubs, officials and boat owners alike with regatta organisation and participation.

Ratings racing rules

Tue 14 Mar 2023

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

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

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

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