Marine Megafauna in Sailing
A draft guidance document was released at the 2025 World Sailing Annual Conference titled Marine Megafauna in Sailing.
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Requesting redress on behalf of the boat
Race committees can, and often should, request redress on behalf of the boat, especially if the boat has been damaged by another boat or were giving help to another.
Racing Rules
The Role of VHF Radio in Emergencies
In the high-pressure environment of sailing races, safety depends heavily on effective communication.
Safety
What can crew do to stay safe on board?
In the leadup to this sailing season’s major offshore events, this is a timely reminder of the importance of each crew member taking responsibility for their own safety equipment and their part in creating a safe environment on board.
Safety
Why updating your beacon registration matters
Every EPIRB and PLB on board must be properly registered with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, with good reason.
Safety
Common rule 42 breaches
Sailors in off the beach classes may find a yellow flag pointed their way for a breach of rule 42. Why is it so and what is it likely for?
Racing Rules
Develop Your People
Developing race officials matters because it allows clubs to deliver their sailing program, and leads to higher retention of volunteers and better delivery of regattas.
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Racing Rules
Using SailPass
Clubs are reminded about the good reasons to use SailPass to register casual participants with Australian Sailing.
Safety
Racing Rules
Save The App
The Emergency Plus app is the app that could save your life. The app is a free app developed by Australia’s emergency services that uses GPS to help Triple Zero (000) with critical location details.
Safety
MOB Drill and Skipper Responsibility
Practicing man overboard drills is the responsibility of the skipper and crew should make it as authentic as possible.
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Lifejackets and Skipper’s Responsibility
Skippers of racing yachts are directed that it is their responsibility to ensure an approved lifejacket is worn by all crew on board when engaged in competitive yacht racing activities.
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Inadvertent Activation of PLBs and AIS
The inadvertent activation of PLB and AIS is still quite prevalent in our sport.
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Racing Rules
Get the Measurement Form
There’s a lot to think about when you’re buying a second-hand boat, so it’s easy to forget something. One thing you should always check for is a measurement form, as it can save headaches later.
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Expressions of Interest Invited
Owners of IRC or ORC rated boats are invited to express interest in being appointed to Australian Sailing’s IRC/ORC Owners’ Committee.
Ratings
CBH Trial Certificates
In response to several requests by owners, the CBH Rule has been modified to allow trial certificates to be issued for the purposes of testing changes in boat configuration. For example, changing the mainsail to a square top or installing a taller mast.
Ratings
Australian Sailing Rating and Class Certificate Cut-off dates for 2025
If you need to obtain, update, amend or revalidate any certificates, you should do so as soon as possible. This way you can be sure you’ll be ready to go by your event deadlines.
Ratings
Appeals published to the Australian Sailing website
Two new appeals have been published to the Australian Sailing website.
Racing Rules
Amendments to the Special Regulations
Four new amendments have been made to the Special Regulations and will come into effect on the 1st November 2025. The amendments do not require a major change for boat owners.
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