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NSW Regional Advisory Committee - Call for nominations 2026
Published Thu 23 Apr 2026
The NSW 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 NSW clubs. 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) 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.
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, and appointed members serve a one-year term. The committee currently comprises the following members:
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Hugh Tait (Chair) – Northbridge SC / Toronto ASC (Elected July 2024)
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Michael Lindsay – RSYS (Elected July 2024)
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Laurie Hoffman – Balmoral SC (Elected July 2024)
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Lisa Callaghan – Manly Yacht Club (Elected July 2025)
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Patrick Butler – Vincentia Sailing Club (Elected July 2025)
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Anthony Sutton – Batemans Bay Sailing Club (Elected July 2025)
The committee is calling for nominations of 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:
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Appoint the Delegate to represent the views of Member Clubs at AS General Meetings
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Contribute to the development of the AS strategic plan
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Provide local guidance and advise on state-specific issues
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Assist with government and industry advocacy
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Engage with and provide feedback from clubs
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Assist with review of affiliation fee appeals
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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.
Questions about the NSW Regional Advisory Committee may be directed to Niall Powers – General Manager Club Support NSW & ACT.