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In case of emergency, offer support.

When there is a safety incident sailors and officials involved can be traumatised by the experience. Clubs are reminded that amongst the stress and pressure of dealing with an incident, people are involved, and they may need support.
Safety
Thu 17 Aug 2023

Equipment Auditing Policies

Equipment Auditors are reminded that there are policies in place which provide a framework on how to handle certain problems.
Safety
Thu 17 Aug 2023

Automated External Defibrillators

As AED’s are becoming more widespread in the general community and are relatively cheap for a lifesaving device, Australian Sailing believes consideration should be given to purchasing one for Yacht clubs and/or race committees.
Safety Racing Rules
Wed 16 Aug 2023

Expert contribution

Australian Sailing would like to thank the Race Officers whose contribution was essential to develop the new Race Officer Policy released in 2023. Thanks to their valuable collaboration, the new policy and its resources substantially facilitates training and accreditation for Race Officer and improves the overall Race Officer quality to positively benefit our sailing community.
racing rules
Fri 30 Jun 2023

Using the Categorisation Code

Clubs and classes can use the Categorisation Code to distinguish between sailors with a financial interest in the sport or who are being paid to race, and sailors who race only as a pastime.
racing rules
Wed 28 Jun 2023

Technical committee seminar

Clubs running events under rating rules should register to attend an online seminar on how a technical committee can be used to give competitors comfort that ratings are correct, that the racing is fair, and the results are good.
Safety 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

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