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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Prescriptions to the IRC Rules
Australian Sailing’s prescriptions to the IRC Rule have been changed.
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Things that make it go fast
Andrew York and Shane Guanaria share what makes some equipment faster than others.
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ORC Ratings in Australia
ORC rating systems are being used in many clubs around Australia. Each year, ORC Club is growing.
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5-7 April 2024
The Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club hosts the Australian Yachting Championship from 5-7 April 2024.
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Ask us anything about IRC ratings
Jason Smithwick and Jenny Howells from the Royal Ocean Racing Club join Australian Sailing to speak with boat owners and crew about IRC ratings.
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Performance tips from Nick Bice
Nick Bice offers some quickfire tips for racing under CBH, ORC and IRC.
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Performance tips from Graham Sherring
Graham Sherring offers some quickfire tips for racing under CBH, ORC and IRC.
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Owners Working Group Update March 2023
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.
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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.
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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.
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Championships in April 2024
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.
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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.
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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.
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