With the deregistration of Yachting VIC in 2026, the Australian Sailing board intends to establish a VIC Regional Advisory Committee to take its place. This Regional Advisory Committee is a committee of Australian Sailing and is elected by VIC clubs.  

A call for nominations for Representatives is now open with six committee positions vacant and three appointed members positions.  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 nomination form using this link.  

The Australian Sailing board are seeking nominations from members who are willing to contribute to the development of Sailing in VIC. 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: 

• 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 

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. 

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

The VIC Regional Advisory Committee Charteris located on the VIC homepage and can be accessed HERE. 

If you have any questions relating to the committee, its role or this process, please contact VIC General Manager, Rod Austin e. rod.austin@sailing.org.au or m. 0477522750