News

New amendments added to the Special Regulations

Five new amendments have been added to the Special Regulations page of the website, four of which are effective immediately. The current Special Regulations online have been updated to include the latest amendments.

Safety

Tue 11 Jan 2022

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

How to create a QR code for SailPass

A QR code makes it easy for new participants to register for a SailPass.

Online Services

Wed 15 Dec 2021

Australian Sailing Awards 2021 Winners

The Australian Sailing Awards 2021 winners were announced with the ORCV, Justine Kirkjian and Duncan Hine being amongst many deserving recipients.

Ratings

Fri 26 Nov 2021

Report on the 2021 ORC Annual General Meetings

The ORC Annual General Meetings were held in early November by electronic means only. Australian boat owners were represented by Chris Zonca who is Australian Sailing’s Ratings Manager.

Ratings

Thu 18 Nov 2021

Report on the 2021 IRC Congress

The IRC Congress was held in early October with delegates being present in person at the RORC club house and many attended by electronic means. Australian boat owners were represented by David Griffith, owner of the yacht Whispers, and Chris Zonca who is Australian Sailing’s Ratings Manager.

Ratings

Thu 18 Nov 2021

Performance tips from Chris Tillett

Chris Tillett offers some quickfire tips for racing under IRC or ORC.

Ratings

Thu 18 Nov 2021

Renewing an Australian Sailing Number

When managing members in revSPORT, there are two terms used, these are Register, and Renew.

Online Services

Mon 15 Nov 2021

Solely electronic charts on board

An amendment has been made to the Special Regulations which allows boats to solely carry Electronic Navigational Charts on board.

Racing Rules Safety Ratings

Wed 13 Oct 2021

Olympic Race Officials share their experience

Australian Sailing spoke with Race Officials who were involved in Race Management at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Racing Rules

Wed 13 Oct 2021

World Sailing Annual Meetings

Submissions for the World Sailing Annual Conference are publicly available and interested race officials can see what proposals are being considered.

Racing Rules

Wed 13 Oct 2021

Why have National Juries?

One of the tasks which could be undertaken when organising a major championship at your club is to apply to have a National Jury for the event.

Racing Rules

Wed 13 Oct 2021

Update to Officials Resources page

Changes and updates have been made to the Officials Resources page on the Australian Sailing website.

Racing Rules

Wed 13 Oct 2021

Trash Talking

Organising authorities can no longer change the rules about trash disposal and in Australia doing so would put competitors at risk of breaking anti-littering laws.

Racing Rules Ratings

Wed 13 Oct 2021

Trapeze Harness Rules Changed

World Sailing have introduced new rules that require trapeze harnesses to be ‘quick release’ and compliant with ISO 10862 allowing the competitor to detach at any time.

Racing Rules Safety

Wed 13 Oct 2021

On the rules with Brady Lowe

Coach for Australian Sailing and mentor to young and talented sailors, Brady Lowe shares a few quick tips on working within the rules.

Racing Rules

Wed 13 Oct 2021