News

Australian Sailing Rating and Class Certificate Cut-off dates for 2025

If you need to obtain, update, amend or revalidate any certificates, you should do so as soon as possible. This way you can be sure you’ll be ready to go by your event deadlines.

Ratings

Fri 02 Oct 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

Sat 26 Sep 2026

Weighing Day at Sandringham Yacht Club

Weighing Day - Sandringham Yacht Club 20th September 2026

Ratings

Sat 26 Sep 2026

Amendments to the Special Regulations

Australian Sailing has introduced three new amendments to the Special Regulations.

Safety Ratings

Thu 02 Jul 2026

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

Fri 26 Jun 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

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

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

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

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

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

Marine Megafauna in Sailing

A draft guidance document was released at the 2025 World Sailing Annual Conference titled Marine Megafauna in Sailing.

Safety Ratings

Wed 17 Dec 2025

Amendments to the Special Regulations

Four new amendments have been made to the Special Regulations and will come into effect on the 1st November 2025. The amendments do not require a major change for boat owners.

Safety Ratings

Thu 30 Oct 2025

In response to several requests by owners, the CBH Rule has been modified to allow trial certificates to be issued for the purposes of testing changes in boat configuration. For example, changing the mainsail to a square top or installing a taller mast.

Ratings

Thu 30 Oct 2025

Expressions of Interest Invited

Owners of IRC or ORC rated boats are invited to express interest in being appointed to Australian Sailing’s IRC/ORC Owners’ Committee.

Ratings

Thu 30 Oct 2025

Get the Measurement Form

There’s a lot to think about when you’re buying a second-hand boat, so it’s easy to forget something. One thing you should always check for is a measurement form, as it can save headaches later.

Ratings Racing Rules

Thu 30 Oct 2025

Lifejackets and Skipper’s Responsibility

Skippers of racing yachts are directed that it is their responsibility to ensure an approved lifejacket is worn by all crew on board when engaged in competitive yacht racing activities.

Safety Ratings

Thu 30 Oct 2025

MOB Drill and Skipper Responsibility

Practicing man overboard drills is the responsibility of the skipper and crew should make it as authentic as possible.

Safety Ratings

Thu 30 Oct 2025