Equipment Auditors

Who can be an auditor?

Any member of an Australian Sailing (AS) affiliated sailing club. You would be expected to have a strong understanding of the Special Regulations and experience in sailing yachts (NEA’s must have participated in category 1 or 2 races).

How do I become accredited as a Club Equipment Auditor?

Complete the Club Equipment Auditor e-learning course.

How do I become accredited as a National Equipment Auditor?

To become accredited as an National Equipment Auditor, you need to:

- Complete the Club Equipment Auditor online course.
- Complete the National Equipment Auditor face-to-face course.
- Have recent experience in Category 1 or 2 races.
- Complete the Officials – Accreditation and Re-accreditation Form.

How do I re-accredit?

Club Equipment Auditors are no longer required to re-accredit, but you should stay up to date with all amendments to the Special Regulations. If you’d like to refresh your knowledge you may complete the online course again.

National Equipment Auditors must complete at least eight Category 1, 2 or 3 audits over the four-year period of accreditation, then complete the Officials – Accreditation and Re-accreditation Form.

What is the qualification process?

Upon successfully completing the accreditation or re-accreditation process, Australian Sailing will issue you with the relevant Equipment Auditor qualification. The duration of appointment shall be not more than four years from the qualification grant date.

You can check the currency of your accreditation (or those members auditing for your club) by using the Find an Auditor link at the bottom of this page.

Senior Equipment Auditors:

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Find an Auditor
e-learning Courses
Find a National Equipment Auditor course
Accreditation and Re-accreditation Form