News

LCE Showtime and advice for SSSC Instructors

The LCE Showtime independent review panel made recommendations concerning PLBs, snap hooks and personal safety equipment that SSSC instructors should consider.

Safety

Tue 11 Jan 2022

Kitefoiling Safety Basics

Almost all accidents that occur in kitefoiling have a 'wrong location' aspect to them’.

Safety

Tue 11 Jan 2022

AMSA Marine Notices on Navigation

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has published marine notices on navigational practices and electronic systems.

Safety

Tue 11 Jan 2022

Stay Safer Dinghy Sailing

Single handed sailing has become more popular due to the restrictions of COVID; however, this can pose a safety issue when going sailing alone.

Safety

Thu 08 Jul 2021

Public Comment invited on Proposed Amendments

Two proposed amendments to the Special Regulations are now available for public comment. Comments are closed on Friday 10 September 2021.

Safety

Thu 08 Jul 2021

Ocean Racing Safely – with Carolijn Brouwer

From the warm waters of Rio de Janeiro to the freezing waters of the Southern Ocean, Carolijn Brouwer shares her experiences on ocean racing safety.

Safety

Thu 08 Jul 2021

Introducing Dave Austin

Dave Austin is a member of the Australian Sailing National Safety Committee and is well known to many in the New Zealand and Australian sailing communities as Dr Dave.

Safety

Thu 08 Jul 2021

EPIRB and PLB Safe Disposal

Disposing of out-of-date EPIRBS and PLBs needs to be handled correctly.

Safety

Thu 08 Jul 2021

Clubs Promoting Safety - CYCHI

The Cruising Yacht Club of Hamilton Island have an initiative in place to include a ‘Safety Hint’ their electronic newsletter each month.

Safety

Thu 08 Jul 2021

Champion Approach to Safety

The Sailing Champions League Asia Pacific’s approach to safety complements clubs’ practices.

Safety

Thu 08 Jul 2021

AIS Sat Phones and HF Radio Correction

The electronic equipment required by the Special Regulations has been updated correcting the requirements for alternative communications and emergency antenna.

Safety

Thu 08 Jul 2021

What is that ?! A SheSails Safety Equipment Workshop.

Ever wondered why a knife is taped to the vang, or how a life raft is deployed? An interactive webinar evening by women for women discussing on board safety equipment.

Safety

Fri 09 Apr 2021

Safety Resources for Clubs

Clubs are reminded that there is a superb stash of safety resources on the Australian Sailing website.

Safety

Fri 09 Apr 2021

Delivery Trip Planning

The delivery home from a race is just as long if not longer than the race itself and sufficient planning needs to go into the delivery to ensure the yacht and its crew get home safely.

Safety

Fri 09 Apr 2021

Help Making Auditing Decisions

Help is available to Equipment Auditors who are faced with difficult decisions or uncertainty.

Safety

Fri 09 Apr 2021

Equipment Auditor Accreditations Changes Completed

Australian Sailing has completed changes needed to accredit Equipment Auditors directly, and have removed the need for appointment by a club.

Safety

Fri 09 Apr 2021

AIS Sat Phones and HF Radio

The electronic equipment required by the Special Regulations has been updated changing its requirements for Sat Phones and HF radio

Safety

Fri 09 Apr 2021

Equipment Auditor Accreditations on The Move

Australian Sailing is looking to accredit Equipment Auditors directly and remove the need for appointment by a club.

Safety

Thu 11 Mar 2021