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.

Wed 27 May 2026

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

Mon 20 Apr 2026

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

Mon 20 Apr 2026

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

Mon 20 Apr 2026

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

Mon 20 Apr 2026

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

Mon 20 Apr 2026

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

Mon 20 Apr 2026

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

Mon 20 Apr 2026

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

Mon 20 Apr 2026

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

Mon 20 Apr 2026

Appeals Published

Recent appeal decisions have been published to the Australian Sailing website.

Racing Rules

Mon 20 Apr 2026

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

Wed 17 Dec 2025

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

Wed 17 Dec 2025

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

Wed 17 Dec 2025

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

Wed 17 Dec 2025

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

Wed 17 Dec 2025

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

Wed 17 Dec 2025

Australian Sailing IRC Load Cell

Australian Sailing has purchased a new 25 tonne load cell for the purpose of weighing boats for ratings certificates.

Ratings

Wed 17 Dec 2025