Satellite Phone Usage
With the Special Regulations now allowing the use of Satellite Phones, care must be taken when deciding what calling system is best for the boat.
Safety
News
Safety Information Notice Published
A Safety Information Notice has been published to the Australian Sailing website.
Safety
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
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
Kitefoiling Safety Basics
Almost all accidents that occur in kitefoiling have a 'wrong location' aspect to them’.
Safety
AMSA Marine Notices on Navigation
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has published marine notices on navigational practices and electronic systems.
Safety
How to create a QR code for SailPass
A QR code makes it easy for new participants to register for a SailPass.
Online Services
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
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
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
Performance tips from Chris Tillett
Chris Tillett offers some quickfire tips for racing under IRC or ORC.
Ratings
Renewing an Australian Sailing Number
When managing members in revSPORT, there are two terms used, these are Register, and Renew.
Online Services
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
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
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
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
Update to Officials Resources page
Changes and updates have been made to the Officials Resources page on the Australian Sailing website.
Racing Rules
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