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Changes to the 2021-2024 RRS

The Racing Rules Officials Committee have created two presentations to help navigate the changes to the new version of the RRS. One directed at sailors while the other visits the changes that affect the Race Management team.
Racing Rules
Wed 21 Oct 2020

Working in the Cup with Ken McAlpine

An inductee to the America’s Cup Hall of Fame and visitor to secure Russian defence facilities, Ken McAlpine has worked with the Cup since 1973 and has met the best minds and made many friendships.
Racing Rules
Wed 14 Oct 2020

Unidentified Spinnakers

Finishing boats under spinnaker can be challenging for even the best of race committee teams, and in many classes the spinnakers do not have sail numbers.
Racing Rules
Wed 14 Oct 2020

Procedures for Remote and Electronic Hearings

With the pandemic affecting people’s ability to attend their clubs or be in close proximity the number of organisations using electronic meeting and web-conferencing systems has proliferated. Protest committees can take advantage of the same technology.
Racing Rules
Wed 14 Oct 2020

Jury Procedural Requirements

Race officials are reminded that there are certain procedures that must be observed when appointing and seeking approval for a national or international jury and denying competitors’ right to appeals.
Racing Rules
Wed 14 Oct 2020

Child Safe Events

Children and young people have the right to be safe from abuse at all times, including when they are in sporting environments, and Race Officials have a role to play in their safety.
Racing Rules
Wed 14 Oct 2020

Applying the Col Regs

There is no right or wrong on whether to apply the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCAS) for racing at night.
Racing Rules
Wed 14 Oct 2020

Folly of Copy and Paste

Copying last year’s race documents is a quick and easy way to set up an event that has been run before, but it can come with consequences without the right attention to detail.
Racing Rules
Wed 17 Jun 2020

Rules Specialist Group Appointments

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.
Racing Rules
Wed 17 Jun 2020

New Rules in the New Year

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.
Racing Rules
Wed 17 Jun 2020