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SA Regional Advisory Committee - Call for nominations 2026
Published Fri 24 Apr 2026
With the deregistration of Yachting SA in 2023, the Australian Sailing board established a SA Regional Advisory Committee to take its place. This Regional Advisory Committee is a committee of Australian Sailing and is elected by SA clubs.
A call for nominations for Representatives is now open with two committee 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.
The committee can comprise of a maximum of six elected and three appointed members. The committee members serve two year terms and currently comprises the following members:
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Peter Royle - ASC (Chair) (elected 2024)
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Brian Partridge - GRYC (elected 2025, 1 year remaining
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Robert Human - CYCSA (elected 2024)
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Lisa Brock - BSYC (elected 2024)
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2 unfilled appointed positions
The committee is calling for nominations for new members who are willing to contribute to the development of Sailing in SA. The role of the committee is to help create a stronger sport, primarily by strengthening relationships between clubs and AS; both listening and understanding 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 SA Regional Advisory Committee Charter is located on the SA homepage and can be accessed HERE.
If you have any questions relating to the committee, its role or this process, please contact the South Australian Regional Advisory Committee Chairperson, Peter Royle RAC Contacts or SA General Manager, Kylie Baker – kylie.baker@sailing.org.au
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