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

With the deregistration of Yachting NSW in 2018, the Australian Sailing board established the NSW RAC 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 with three (3) positions vacant. Each Member Club is entitled to nominate one (1) person, who is a financial member of the Member Club. Nominations close on 15th June. 

Regional clubs are encouraged to nominate a member as meetings can be accessed online. Clubs are also encouraged to nominate female members to increase the gender balance of the committee. Please access the nomination form using  this link. 

The committee can comprise a maximum of six elected and three appointed members. Elected members serve two-year terms, appointed member serve a one-year term and the committee currently comprises the following members: 

• Hugh Tait (Chair) - NSC (Elected July 2024) 
• Alex Stewart - HKSC (Elected July 2023 - position open/election required) 
• Laurie Hoffman – BSC (Elected July 2024) 
• Michael Lindsay – RSYS (Elected July 2024) 

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.