David Tillett AM considers himself fortunate to have worked with wonderful judges, Arbitration Panel members and umpires over a long period of time in the America’s Cup.
Australian Sailing welcomes new and continuing appointments to the Rules Specialist Group who provide advice to the sailors, clubs, and race officials on technical matters within the Racing Rules of Sailing.
The current Racing Rules of Sailing run to 31 December 2020 and the next edition will become effective in the middle of most of Australia’s sailing season.
The Head of Safety Rules and Representation is Glen Stanaway and he’s been with Australian Sailing for fourteen years after a varied career and equally varied sport interests.
Rule 86.3 allows for the testing of new rules such as Addendum Q which provides for umpired fleet racing. These rules have been used by several fleets in Australia and New Zealand with success.
World Sailing has recently issued advice on the national authority’s quality control role when considering endorsements to International Race Officials’ new applications.
Race Committees are often faced with the decision to race or not to race when weather forecasts could be marginal. Here is a case study from the recent Australian Yachting Championship.