News

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

Getting the facts straight

Appeals rely on the facts found at the first hearing and its critical to get these right from the beginning.

Racing Rules Ratings

Wed 13 Oct 2021

Appeal Decision Published

An appeal has been published to the Australian Sailing website.

Racing rules Ratings

Wed 13 Oct 2021

Advertising Rules and World Sailing Regulations

While Australian Sailing allows, where acceptable, advertising on a boat it is important to remember what the World Sailing regulations are in relation to this.

Racing Rules

Wed 13 Oct 2021

Maximising your welcome email

revSPORT has the ability to send an auto-generate welcome email when a member registers or renews

Online Services

Tue 24 Aug 2021

EDM upgrade available to clubs

revSPORT has developed an in system EDM tool to enable clubs to send professional newsletters to their membership from within revSPORT.

Online Services

Tue 24 Aug 2021

SailPass Upgrade

Over the past few months we have been working with revSPORT to upgrade the SailPass functionality

Online Services

Tue 24 Aug 2021

New look websites

Recently, revSPORT has delivered a refreshed website design for both cutdown websites and full websites.

Online Services

Tue 24 Aug 2021

Owners’ Working Group Update August 2021

The Owners’ Group is Australian Sailing’s link to owners of keelboats.

Ratings

Wed 11 Aug 2021

Performance tips from Paul Eldrid

Paul Eldrid offers some quickfire tips for racing under IRC or ORC.

Ratings

Wed 11 Aug 2021

Insurance for Racing Yachts

Boat owners may be experiencing difficulties getting adequate insurance, and Australian Sailing is trying to help resolve the issues.

Ratings

Wed 11 Aug 2021

Stay Safer Dinghy Sailing

Single handed sailing has become more popular due to the restrictions of COVID; however, this can pose a safety issue when going sailing alone.

Safety

Thu 08 Jul 2021

Public Comment invited on Proposed Amendments

Two proposed amendments to the Special Regulations are now available for public comment. Comments are closed on Friday 10 September 2021.

Safety

Thu 08 Jul 2021

Ocean Racing Safely – with Carolijn Brouwer

From the warm waters of Rio de Janeiro to the freezing waters of the Southern Ocean, Carolijn Brouwer shares her experiences on ocean racing safety.

Safety

Thu 08 Jul 2021

Introducing Dave Austin

Dave Austin is a member of the Australian Sailing National Safety Committee and is well known to many in the New Zealand and Australian sailing communities as Dr Dave.

Safety

Thu 08 Jul 2021

EPIRB and PLB Safe Disposal

Disposing of out-of-date EPIRBS and PLBs needs to be handled correctly.

Safety

Thu 08 Jul 2021

Clubs Promoting Safety - CYCHI

The Cruising Yacht Club of Hamilton Island have an initiative in place to include a ‘Safety Hint’ their electronic newsletter each month.

Safety

Thu 08 Jul 2021