News

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

Sprayhoods and snap hooks

Boat owners are reminded that changes announced to the Special Regulations for sprayhoods and snap hooks come into effect from 1 July 2023.

Ratings Safety

Thu 09 Mar 2023

The great ocean racing courses and breezes are only 15 minutes sail from the NCYC marina, and the NCYC is right in the Newcastle city centre. This is the location of the 2024 Australian Yachting Championship.

Ratings

Wed 08 Mar 2023

Measuring big boat hulls for ORCi

Measurers have received training from the ORC on laser scanning hulls for ORCi, an important and essential service for boat owners.

Ratings

Wed 08 Mar 2023

Proposing IRC or ORC Policy and Rule Changes

Boat owners wanting to propose changes to rating rules or policies should contact Australian Sailing with their suggestions.

Ratings

Wed 08 Mar 2023

How does a sports boat get measured for CBH?

Measurement for CBH is described in the rule and used an Australian Sailing authorised measurer to take data and verify measurements.

Ratings

Thu 01 Dec 2022

Applying for a CBH rating

Sports boat Class Associations, manufactures or production sports boats, and sports boat owners can all apply for a CBH rating.

Ratings

Thu 01 Dec 2022

CBH and light ship condition

When weighing a boat for CBH rating, it is essential that the boat is empty, also known as light ship condition. What exactly is empty?

Ratings

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

Does your sports boat need measuring for CBH?

Sports boats wanting to use a CBH rating for an event need to check to see if they need to be measured.

Ratings

Wed 30 Nov 2022

CBH listing is publicly available

Sports boat owners wanting to check their CBH, or that of other classes or boats can do so by accessing publicly available data on the Australian Sailing Ratings Hub.

Ratings

Wed 30 Nov 2022

Where to get CBH information

Owners of sports boats wanting to get a CBH number for events should visit Australian Sailing's Ratings Hub for information.

Ratings

Wed 30 Nov 2022

Measuring flying headsails

Both IRC and ORC require flying headsails to be measured, but there are differences in descriptions and data that boats and measurers need to be aware of.

Ratings

Fri 09 Sep 2022

Winning the Australian Maxi Championship

The Mini-Maxis and Maxis will meet in Sydney to compete for the 2022 Australian Maxi Championship and picking likely winners is proving to be difficult.

Ratings

Fri 09 Sep 2022

Visit Port Lincoln for the Australian Yachting Championship

Boat owners have the terrific opportunity to visit the waters of Port Lincoln South Australia to race in the 2023 Australian Yachting Championship.

Ratings

Fri 09 Sep 2022

Performance Tips from Jason Close

Jason Close offers some quickfire tips for racing under IRC or ORC.

Ratings

Fri 09 Sep 2022

Owners Working Group Update September 2022

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

Ratings

Fri 09 Sep 2022

Optimising your sail plan with North Sails

North Sails have released a video of a discussion on ORC and how to optimise your sail plan for offshore racing.

Ratings

Thu 08 Sep 2022