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Rating numbers in Australia

Clubs, crews and race officials sometimes ask what the most common rating system is in Australia. This data can help clubs decide what system to use for major trophies.

racing rules ratings

Wed 28 Jun 2023

Equipment inspection and event measurement

The Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club and Australian Sailing will have equipment inspection and event measurement in place at the Australian Yachting Championship in April 2024.

racing rules ratings

Wed 28 Jun 2023

On the rules with Colleen Darcey

Colleen Darcey is a prolific sailor and made a significant career change to take up the role as the Sailing Operations Manager at the Derwent Sailing Squadron, the best career “sea change” decision she ever made. Colleen shares her key tips on the rules.

racing rules

Wed 28 Jun 2023

Race committees and risk management

Having a risk awareness and risk management plan is best practice and common sense for all clubs. Having an excellent plan on the shelf needs to be backed up by inducting officials, volunteers and staff running events.

racing rules safety

Wed 28 Jun 2023

Amended Special Regulations for snap hooks

The Special Regulations for snap hooks on safety lines and tethers have been amended allowing boat owners more time to effect the change phasing out the flat plate type.

Safety ratings

Tue 13 Jun 2023

Performance tips from Graham Sherring

Graham Sherring offers some quickfire tips for racing under CBH, ORC and IRC.

Ratings

Wed 22 Mar 2023

Owners Working Group Update March 2023

Australian Sailing has been hosting meetings of the Owners’ Working Group periodically to discuss issues which are of interest and link to keelboat owners in Australia.

Ratings

Tue 14 Mar 2023

Entry and scoring software

There are new cloud-based apps emerging in the keelboat space which will help clubs, officials and boat owners alike with regatta organisation and participation.

Ratings racing rules

Tue 14 Mar 2023

Sprayhoods and snap hooks

Boat owners are reminded that changes announced to the Special Regulations for sprayhoods and snap hooks come into effect from 1 July 2023.

Ratings Safety

Thu 09 Mar 2023

Championships in April 2024

The great ocean racing courses and breezes are only 15 minutes sail from the NCYC marina, and the NCYC is right in the Newcastle city centre. This is the location of the 2024 Australian Yachting Championship.

Ratings

Wed 08 Mar 2023

Measuring big boat hulls for ORCi

Measurers have received training from the ORC on laser scanning hulls for ORCi, an important and essential service for boat owners.

Ratings

Wed 08 Mar 2023

Proposing IRC or ORC Policy and Rule Changes

Boat owners wanting to propose changes to rating rules or policies should contact Australian Sailing with their suggestions.

Ratings

Wed 08 Mar 2023

Opening doors using the rules

Sailors with significant disabilities have discovered an opportunity to race in the International SB20 Class because of amended class rules.

racing rules

Fri 03 Mar 2023

Rules Specialist Group Opinions

The Rules Specialist Group have given their opinion on two different questions posed to them as the season starts up again.

racing rules

Fri 03 Mar 2023

Appeals published to AS website

Two new appeals have been published to the Australian Sailing website.

racing rules

Thu 02 Mar 2023

On the rules with Katy Jones

Katy Jones has sailed at many international events and has coached for many years. Katy shares her key tips on the rules.

racing rules

Thu 02 Mar 2023

Rule differences between ORCi and IRC

Big boat races under ORCi and IRC present challenges for crews who need to understand the differences between the two rules, particularly for sails.

racing rules ratings

Thu 02 Mar 2023

Measuring and integrity of results

In sailing, it is quite normal to rely on measurement of equipment under a class or rating rule. There are checks competitors, classes and clubs can do to confirm that the results are fair.

racing rules ratings

Thu 02 Mar 2023