Concussion and Head Protection in Sailing
There is a risk of concussion in sailing, competitors and race officials are reminded to remain vigilant.
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News
Amendments to the Special Regulations
Australian Sailing has introduced three new amendments to the Special Regulations.
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Ratings
Amendments to the Special Regulations out for public comment
Three new amendments to the Special Regulations have been put forward for public comment from boat owners and interested clubs.
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Inspection of welded metal keels
Fatigue in metallic fabricated welded keels is a significant mode of keel failure globally. In recent decades there have been multiple keel failures resulting in loss of life, of which the majority was due to this mode. What is being done about it?
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Marine Megafauna in Sailing
A draft guidance document was released at the 2025 World Sailing Annual Conference titled Marine Megafauna in Sailing.
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Ratings
The Role of VHF Radio in Emergencies
In the high-pressure environment of sailing races, safety depends heavily on effective communication.
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What can crew do to stay safe on board?
In the leadup to this sailing season’s major offshore events, this is a timely reminder of the importance of each crew member taking responsibility for their own safety equipment and their part in creating a safe environment on board.
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Why updating your beacon registration matters
Every EPIRB and PLB on board must be properly registered with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, with good reason.
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Lithium-Ion Batteries for Racing Yachts
Lithium batteries can store a lot more energy with lower weight are becoming more practical and affordable. What are the benefits and problems boat owners need to consider?
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MOB Drill and Skipper Responsibility
Practicing man overboard drills is the responsibility of the skipper and crew should make it as authentic as possible.
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Ratings
Save The App
The Emergency Plus app is the app that could save your life. The app is a free app developed by Australia’s emergency services that uses GPS to help Triple Zero (000) with critical location details.
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Inadvertent Activation of PLBs and AIS
The inadvertent activation of PLB and AIS is still quite prevalent in our sport.
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Racing Rules
Using SailPass
Clubs are reminded about the good reasons to use SailPass to register casual participants with Australian Sailing.
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Racing Rules
Terms of Reference for the Sydney Harbour Friday Twilight Inquiry
Australian Sailing has published the Terms of Reference for the Sydney Harbour Friday Twilight Inquiry
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National
Sailing Safely in Tasmania
Australian Sailing Tasmania, has worked closely with MAST to develop a document to support sailing clubs to ensure that our sailors stay safe. The Sailing Safely In Tasmania document gives yacht clubs around the state information about safety equipment for coach boats, navigation light requirements for coach boats and sailing dinghies, and the rights of piloted vessels and pilot-exempt vessels.
TAS Club News
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Incident Reports Published
Two incident reports have been published by Australian Sailing. The first incident concerns the loss of rudders in the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and the second, an incident at the 2023 Teakle Classic Lincoln Week Regatta resulting in the death of a person.
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Offshore Clubs Safety Conference
The Offshore Clubs Safety Conference was held at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron on the 22/23 November 2019.
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