IRC and the Classic Yacht Regatta
Classic yacht owners and sailors are invited to rate their yachts under IRC for the RPEYC Classic Yacht Regatta.
Ratings
News
Australian Sailing congratulates four new Intl. Officials
Australian Sailing is proud to congratulate four Australians on their recent appointments as World Sailing Race Officials, recognising their knowledge, experience, and dedication to the sport.
Amendments to the Special Regulations out for public comment
Three new amendments to the Special Regulations have been put forward for public comment from boat owners and interested clubs.
Safety
World Sailing Race Management Seminar
Australian Sailing is delighted to announce that we have secured a World Sailing Race Management Seminar, which will be held from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September 2026 at The Boatshed in Albert Park, Melbourne.
Racing Rules Officials
What is ‘Aft Rigging’?
Aft rigging on a racing yacht, the stays at the back of the bus, controls mast bend and forestay tension to optimise sail shape for speed. So, it matters how it is rated.
Ratings
Upcoming Integrity Webinars
Sport Integrity Australia is launching a new series of webinars aimed at helping sporting organisations manage integrity and protect their members and participants.
Integrity
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race Technical Inspections
Out of the 104 boats entered in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, 46 were selected for inspection with 40% of those presenting various issues.
Ratings
Ratings new season on the horizon
The rating seasons are coming to an end with the new seasons coming into play in June and July.
Ratings
Not just turns – penalties for breaking rule 42
So, you’ve been penalised for breaking rule 42 by a judge on the water. What next?
Ratings
Officiating in Radio Sailing
Radio sailing is growing quickly in popularity, with big fleets of boats racing regularly at clubs around the country. What does that mean for officials?
Racing Rules
Hear me play – youth perceptions of safety in sport
Sport Integrity Australia has released the findings of the first Hear me play: Youth Perceptions of Safety in Sport Study.
Integrity
Appeals Published
Recent appeal decisions have been published to the Australian Sailing website.
Racing Rules
Changing your keel or bulb
When you decide to modify the keel or bulb there are several very important steps to ensure a smooth transition for both the IRC and ORC ratings.
Ratings
Growing big boat racing
Yacht clubs around Australia have no shortage of big boats or people. Hardstands and marinas are full, and there are many members on the books. So how do you activate them and grow big boat racing?
Racing Rules
Officials
Hull Scanning for ORCi and Stability
ORCi and Stability for a boat relies on an approved offset file. To obtain the data for this file, a boat’s hull may need to be scanned.
Ratings
Inspection of welded metal keels
Fatigue in metallic fabricated welded keels is a significant mode of keel failure globally. In recent decades there have been multiple keel failures resulting in loss of life, of which the majority was due to this mode. What is being done about it?
Safety
Learn about your child safeguarding obligations
As race officials, we are appointed to positions of trust within the sailing community and it is therefore our job to help create environments that are safe and welcoming for children.
Officials
Lithium-Ion Batteries for Racing Yachts
Lithium batteries can store a lot more energy with lower weight are becoming more practical and affordable. What are the benefits and problems boat owners need to consider?
Safety