LCE Showtime Review Summary
A summary of the review into the loss of LCE Showtime’s keel has been released including the recommendations and Australian Sailing’s response to each.
Safety
News
Does your club need support with safety?
Clubs around Australia may appreciate some guidance or helpful resources to help them manage different safety issues. Australian Sailing invites clubs to contact us so that we can provide that support.
Safety
2021-2024 version of the Australian Sailing Special Regulations now available.
The 2021-2024 version of the Australian Sailing Special Regulations have now been published on the Australian Sailing website.
Safety
World Sailing 2020 Annual Conference.
The 2020 World Sailing Annual Conference was held this year via video conferencing with the Special Regulations Sub – committee meeting in October.
Safety
RMI and HSF
The resistance to capsize requirements in the Special Regulations provide more options for race Categories 3 to 7 and there is a calculator available to help.
Safety
Public Comment invited on Proposed Amendment
A proposed amendment to the Special Regulations in now available for public comment by 4 January 2021.
Safety
New Amendments added to the Special Regulations
Three new amendments have been added to the Special Regulations page of the web, two of which are effective immediately.
Safety
Keel and Rudder Inspection
Keel and rudder fin failure happens but may be avoidable with some simple checks. The importance of this should not be under appreciated.
Safety
Independent Audits and Best Practice
Independent auditing of boats’ safety equipment is indubitably best practice that lifts the game and improves safety culture in any fleet and club.
Safety
Event settings explained
This guide will help you navigate the different event settings that allow people to register for your event or course.
Online Services
Introducing Venue Checkin
As clubs return to sailing, revSPORT has developed a Venue Checkin utility to assist clubs in contact tracing
Online Services
Official of the Year winner
Stephen Aulich IRO is congratulated for winning the 2020 Australian Sailing Awards Official of the Year for a second time.
Racing Rules
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
2021-2024 Racing Rules of Sailing now published
The new Racing Rules of Sailing (Blue Book) including the Australian Sailing Prescriptions have been published to the website.
Racing Rules
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Accredited officials and instructors display on the Australian Sailing finder
Online Services
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
Super Resources for Race Officials
Race officials are reminded that there is a wealth of wonderful resources on the Australian Sailing website.
Racing Rules
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