How to make ORC and IRC applications
Getting a rating certificate for your boat need not be a daunting task. This guide will assist with the measurement and application process.
Ratings
News
World Sailing Annual Conference 2022
With the World Sailing Annual Conference being held in October 2022, we asked 3 of our Australian delegates to share with Australian Race Officials an insight into to what their committee will be looking at.
Racing Rules
Weighing in Competitors
Clubs and Organising Authorities of events where competitors are weighed should use a weigh in process that respects the privacy and wellbeing of entrants.
Racing Rules
On the Rules with Grant Alderson
Grant Alderson has coached all levels of the sport of sailing with the highlight being his Para Sonar team winning the Gold Medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympics and shares here how coaches and sailors can communicate with race officers to make the racing enjoyable for all
Racing Rules
Hosting Foiling Class Events
The world of sailing has changed in the last decade. With such a fast-paced evolution, it is time to analyse if our race-management systems are keeping up with the changing times.
Racing Rules
Bar Karate Podcast with David Tillett AM
The Bar Karate podcast interviewed David Tillett AM and they described him as one of the most influential people in sailing for the last 40 years.
Racing Rules
Appeal published to AS website
A new appeal has been published to the Australian Sailing website.
Racing Rules
Satellite phones and race communications
More clubs organising offshore races are turning to satellite phones for their communications plan.
Safety
Safety education and collaboration
State and territory maritime regulators, the Boating Industry Association, Surf Lifesaving Australia and Australian Sailing collaborate to educate recreational boaters and work toward uniform safety regulation.
Safety
Safety at Brisbane 2032
The Olympic Sailing Competition at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games will be an exciting opportunity to get involved and understanding how safety behind the event works will be essential to its success.
Safety
New reports from safety incidents
Two reports relating to safety incidents have been uploaded to the Australian Sailing website.
Safety
LED lighting interference with VHF reception
There is potential for light-emitting diode lighting on boats to compromise reception on VHF frequencies.
Safety
HMPE Rope Lifeline amendment
An amendment to the Special Regulations now allows HMPE rope to be used as lifelines in category 4 to 7 monohulls and all categories for multihulls. This presents new challenges for Equipment Auditors.
Safety
Foiling safely and race administration
The number of foiling boats is lifting globally but it is still back to basics for race administration responsible for on-water safety.
Safety
racing rules
Digital Selective Calling
Digital Selective Calling was first introduced with the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System in the 90’s but has not yet played a significant role for racing sailors in Australia.
Safety
Auditing the Special Regulations
Equipment Auditors have an important role to play in auditing the requirements of the Special Regulations and race requirements not just to help with safety compliance but to increase awareness.
Safety
Auditing how liferafts are stowed
The Special Regulations give clear direction on the liferaft itself but do not stipulate is where and how to mount them. The responsibility for this sits with the person in charge of the boat.
Safety