News

Race Categories for Offshore Racing

The Organising Authority for an event assumes the responsibility for all aspects of the organising and running of an offshore event and must select a race category.

Safety

Thu 12 Dec 2019

Introducing Melanie Peasey

Melanie Peasey has recently joined the Safety, Rules and Representation team and comes to us with a background in sailing keel boats and off the beach classes.

Safety

Thu 12 Dec 2019

Amendment 3 to the Special Regulations Issued

Special Regulation 3.07 is amended to bring the Special Regulations into line with the ISO 12217 and the World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations.

Safety

Wed 11 Dec 2019

New Interpretations to the Special Regulations Issued

Five new Interpretations have been issued in accordance with Special Regulation 1.01.5 addressing drinking water, GPS, toilets, resistance to capsize and reserve navigation lights.

Safety

Wed 11 Dec 2019

Trivial Non-Compliance in an Audit Policy

Equipment Auditors frequently deal with non-compliance that may be considered trivial.

Safety

Wed 11 Dec 2019

Responsibility of the Person in Charge Policy

Equipment Auditors frequently deal with equipment where determination of compliance requires judgement.

Safety

Wed 11 Dec 2019

Equipment Auditor Conflict of Interest Policy

The Senior National Equipment Auditor Sub-Committee sought clarification on how Equipment Auditors deal with conflicts of interest.

Safety

Wed 11 Dec 2019

Welcome!

Welcome, from John Easton the chair of the National Equipment Auditor Sub-Committee.

Safety

Mon 04 Nov 2019

Aerials Phones and Tablets

Care is needed when auditing electronic items such as HF aerials and devices on board.

Safety

Mon 04 Nov 2019

Completing Audits

Auditors are reminded that when completing audit forms, all boxes need to be ticked.

Safety

Mon 04 Nov 2019

Authority to Audit a Boat

As an accredited Auditor you are authorised to Audit a boat when a Notice of Race requires it.

Safety

Mon 04 Nov 2019

Emergency Steering

There are many tiller and wheel systems needing different emergency steering methods

Safety

Mon 04 Nov 2019

Heavy Items

Heavy items must be securely fastened!

Safety

Mon 04 Nov 2019

Storm and Heavy Weather Sails

Is a furling jib suitable as a storm jib? This is a question you might get.

Safety

Mon 04 Nov 2019