With the deregistration of Yachting NSW in 2018, the Australian Sailing board established a NSW committee to take its place. This Regional Advisory Committee is a committee of Australian Sailing and is elected by NSW clubs.

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

Please access the nominations form using this link.

The committee can comprise a maximum of six elected and three appointed members. Members serve two year terms and the committee currently comprises the following members:

• Richard Hudson (Chair) (Elected July 2020)
• Christian Brook (Elected July 2020)
• Alister Copley (Elected July 2020)
• Sam Haynes (Elected July 2019)
• Alan Barrett (Elected July 2020)
• Hugh Tait (Elected July 2020)
• Clare Alexander (Appointed July 2019)
• Rayshele Martin (Appointed February 2020)

The committee is calling for nominations for new members who are willing to contribute to the development of Sailing in NSW. 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;
• 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;
• Form a voting panel for state awards;

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

The NSW Regional Advisory Committee Charter is located on the NSW homepage and can be accessed HERE.

If you have any questions relating to the committee, its role or this process, please contact NSW/ACT Manager Emma Humphries emma.humphries@sailing.org.au