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
News
Procedures for Remote and Electronic Hearings
With the pandemic affecting people’s ability to attend their clubs or be in close proximity the number of organisations using electronic meeting and web-conferencing systems has proliferated. Protest committees can take advantage of the same technology.
Racing Rules
Jury Procedural Requirements
Race officials are reminded that there are certain procedures that must be observed when appointing and seeking approval for a national or international jury and denying competitors’ right to appeals.
Racing Rules
Child Safe Events
Children and young people have the right to be safe from abuse at all times, including when they are in sporting environments, and Race Officials have a role to play in their safety.
Racing Rules
Applying the Col Regs
There is no right or wrong on whether to apply the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCAS) for racing at night.
Racing Rules
Anti-Doping Policy Updated
The Australian Sailing Anti-Doping Policy has been updated and published effective 21 September 2020.
Racing Rules
Public Comment invited on Proposed Amendments
Three proposed amendments to the Special Regulations are available for public comment by 21 August 2020.
Safety
Electric Motors
A question had been posed regarding the potential use of electric engines in boats competing in yacht races and their ability to comply to the Special Regulations.Â
Safety
Guidance on when to Report an Incident
An Interpretation has been written to assist clubs with what criteria an incident needs to fit in order to be deemed reportable to Australian Sailing.
Safety
Hull Construction Standards and Resistance to Capsize
When racing in category 1 and 2 events, two of the most important Special Regulations are those for hull construction standards and resistance to capsize.
Safety
Introducing Jenni Maclean
In her role as a member of the Australian Sailing board, Jenni Maclean is also Chair of the National Safety Committee.
Safety
Likely Questions
When there is a fatality in sailing the club will need to provide information as a response to quite reasonable questions from authorities.
Safety
Variation to the Special Regulations for Training
A variation to the Special Regulations has been written to allow for an extension to current SSSC qualification holders.
Safety
Print certificates in bulk
Accredited Discover Sailing Centres now have the ability to view/save and print course certificates in one bulk action.
System
Updating Club Contact Details
Keeping your organisations basic details, including key contacts (Commodore, Centre Principal, Committee Members etc.), up to date is an essential task for all clubs and centres.
Online Services
Folly of Copy and Paste
Copying last year’s race documents is a quick and easy way to set up an event that has been run before, but it can come with consequences without the right attention to detail.
Racing Rules
Being the Organising Authority in Conjunction with Others
Agreeing to be the organising authority in conjunction with others needs to be reasoned and weighed against the benefits and risks.
Racing Rules