News

When to require evidence of certification

Almost every event these days requires competitors to provide some sort of certification documents. What due-by date should race committees set?

Ratings racing rules

Thu 15 Feb 2024

New IRC rules on headsails

There is a new IRC rule coming into effect from 1 June which looks at the number of headsails carried on board.

Ratings racing rules

Thu 15 Feb 2024

Ratings and measurement certificate deadlines

With the busy summer sailing season getting into full swing, it’s time to make sure your boat’s rating or measurement certificates are all in order.

Ratings racing rules

Sat 04 Nov 2023

Public comment invited on CBH

Owners and clubs with an interest in the CBH rule for rating Trailable Yachts and Sports Boats are invited to provide feedback on the ratings and proposed amendments to the rule.

Ratings racing rules

Tue 17 Oct 2023

ORC and IRC application process

Ratings certificates, an online process.

Ratings

Thu 07 Sep 2023

Webinar recording about Technical Committees

The best way for clubs to ensure the fairest racing for their events is to appoint a technical committee. Watch the webinar discussing how clubs do this.

Ratings racing rules

Wed 06 Sep 2023

ORC Ratings in Australia

ORC rating systems are being used in many clubs around Australia. Each year, ORC Club is growing.

Ratings

Tue 05 Sep 2023

5-7 April 2024

The Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club hosts the Australian Yachting Championship from 5-7 April 2024.

Ratings

Tue 05 Sep 2023

Prescriptions to the IRC Rules

Australian Sailing’s prescriptions to the IRC Rule have been changed.

Ratings racing rules

Tue 05 Sep 2023

Ask us anything about IRC ratings

Jason Smithwick and Jenny Howells from the Royal Ocean Racing Club join Australian Sailing to speak with boat owners and crew about IRC ratings.

Ratings

Tue 05 Sep 2023

Things that make it go fast

Andrew York and Shane Guanaria share what makes some equipment faster than others.

Ratings

Tue 05 Sep 2023

Performance tips from Nick Bice

Nick Bice offers some quickfire tips for racing under CBH, ORC and IRC.

Ratings

Tue 05 Sep 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

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