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ACT Regional Advisory Committee - Call for Nominations 2026

Published Thu 30 Apr 2026

 

The ACT Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) is calling for nominations for Representatives to join the committee.  

This Regional Advisory Committee is a committee of Australian Sailing and is elected by clubs in the Australian Capital Territory. The RAC representatives engage with and provide feedback from member clubs, and advocate and promote sailing and Australian Sailing.  

A call for nominations for Representatives is now open, with three (3) elected positions vacant. Each Member Club is entitled to nominate one (1) representative, who is a financial member of the Member Club. Nominations close on 15th June. 

Please access the nomination form using this link. 

The committee can comprise of not less than three and a maximum of six elected and three appointed members. Elected members serve two-year terms, and appointed members serve a one-year term.  

The committee currently comprises the following members: 

  1. Peter Ottesen (Chair)  Canberra Ocean Racing Club 

  1. Juan Guerschman – Canberra Ocean Racing Club 

  1. Sue Hart  Canberra Yacht Club 

  1. Nicole Douglass – Canberra Yacht Club 

  1. Chris Ablett – YMCA of Canberra Sailing Club 

  1. Eric Hines – YMCA of Canberra Sailing Club 

The committee is calling for nominations of members who are willing to contribute to the development of Sailing in ACT. The role of the committee is to help create a stronger sport, primarily by strengthening relationships between clubs and AS; both listening and understand clubs needs and communicating the role of AS and the services we provide. 

Specific responsibilities include: 

  • Appoint the Delegate to represent the views of Member Clubs at AS General Meetings 

  • Advocate and promote sailing and Australian Sailing 

  • Contribute to the development of the AS strategic plan 

  • Provide local guidance and advise on state-specific issues 

  • Assist with government and industry advocacy 

  • Engage with and provide feedback from clubs 

  • Assist with review of affiliation fee appeals 

  • Contribute to a voting panel for NSW/ACT State Sailing Awards 

The Australian Sailing Constitution is located on the Australian Sailing website and can be accessed HERE. 

The ACT Regional Advisory Committee Charter can be accessed HERE. 

Questions about the Regional Advisory Committee may be directed to Niall Powers – General Manager Club Support NSW/ACT.  


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