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World Sailing Annual Conference 2022

With the World Sailing Annual Conference being held in October 2022, we asked 3 of our Australian delegates to share with Australian Race Officials an insight into to what their committee will be looking at.
Racing Rules
Tue 30 Aug 2022

Weighing in Competitors

Clubs and Organising Authorities of events where competitors are weighed should use a weigh in process that respects the privacy and wellbeing of entrants.
Racing Rules
Tue 30 Aug 2022

On the Rules with Grant Alderson

Grant Alderson has coached all levels of the sport of sailing with the highlight being his Para Sonar team winning the Gold Medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympics and shares here how coaches and sailors can communicate with race officers to make the racing enjoyable for all 
Racing Rules
Tue 30 Aug 2022

Hosting Foiling Class Events

The world of sailing has changed in the last decade. With such a fast-paced evolution, it is time to analyse if our race-management systems are keeping up with the changing times. 
Racing Rules
Tue 30 Aug 2022

Safety education and collaboration

State and territory maritime regulators, the Boating Industry Association, Surf Lifesaving Australia and Australian Sailing collaborate to educate recreational boaters and work toward uniform safety regulation.
Safety
Wed 25 May 2022

Safety at Brisbane 2032

The Olympic Sailing Competition at the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games will be an exciting opportunity to get involved and understanding how safety behind the event works will be essential to its success.
Safety
Wed 25 May 2022

HMPE Rope Lifeline amendment

An amendment to the Special Regulations now allows HMPE rope to be used as lifelines in category 4 to 7 monohulls and all categories for multihulls. This presents new challenges for Equipment Auditors.
Safety
Wed 25 May 2022

Digital Selective Calling

Digital Selective Calling was first introduced with the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System in the 90’s but has not yet played a significant role for racing sailors in Australia.
Safety
Wed 25 May 2022

Auditing the Special Regulations

Equipment Auditors have an important role to play in auditing the requirements of the Special Regulations and race requirements not just to help with safety compliance but to increase awareness.
Safety
Wed 25 May 2022

Auditing how liferafts are stowed

The Special Regulations give clear direction on the liferaft itself but do not stipulate is where and how to mount them. The responsibility for this sits with the person in charge of the boat.
Safety
Wed 25 May 2022