News

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

Australian Sailing working with Surf Life Saving in SA

Australian Sailing and Surf Life Saving collaborate to provide a first aid/safety course with a difference.

Safety

Mon 14 Dec 2020

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

Mon 14 Dec 2020

Anchor Comparison Data for Auditors

In the quest to keep weight down for racing, some yachts have been known to use a range of lightweight high tensile aluminum anchors.

Safety

Mon 14 Dec 2020

LCE Showtime Review Summary

A summary of the review into the loss of LCE Showtime’s keel has been released including the recommendations and Australian Sailing’s response to each.

Safety

Mon 14 Dec 2020

Does your club need support with safety?

Clubs around Australia may appreciate some guidance or helpful resources to help them manage different safety issues. Australian Sailing invites clubs to contact us so that we can provide that support.

Safety

Mon 14 Dec 2020

2021-2024 version of the Australian Sailing Special Regulations now available.

The 2021-2024 version of the Australian Sailing Special Regulations have now been published on the Australian Sailing website.

Safety

Fri 11 Dec 2020

World Sailing 2020 Annual Conference.

The 2020 World Sailing Annual Conference was held this year via video conferencing with the Special Regulations Sub – committee meeting in October.

Safety

Fri 11 Dec 2020

RMI and HSF

The resistance to capsize requirements in the Special Regulations provide more options for race Categories 3 to 7 and there is a calculator available to help.

Safety

Fri 11 Dec 2020

Public Comment invited on Proposed Amendment

A proposed amendment to the Special Regulations in now available for public comment by 4 January 2021.

Safety

Fri 11 Dec 2020

New Amendments added to the Special Regulations

Three new amendments have been added to the Special Regulations page of the web, two of which are effective immediately.

Safety

Fri 11 Dec 2020

Keel and Rudder Inspection

Keel and rudder fin failure happens but may be avoidable with some simple checks. The importance of this should not be under appreciated.

Safety

Fri 11 Dec 2020

Independent Audits and Best Practice

Independent auditing of boats’ safety equipment is indubitably best practice that lifts the game and improves safety culture in any fleet and club.

Safety

Fri 11 Dec 2020

Public Comment invited on Proposed Amendments

Three proposed amendments to the Special Regulations are available for public comment by 21 August 2020.

Safety

Tue 28 Jul 2020