Officiating is a rewarding way to contribute to the fair and safe running of sailing competition. Australian Sailing recognises six key officiating disciplines, each offering opportunities to develop your skills, gain accreditation, and become part of the team that helps deliver quality sailing events across the country.
Click the button under each discipline to learn more about the accreditation pathways and how you can get involved:
Judge
Judges handle protests and requests for redress in accordance with the rules.
International Officials accreditations are under World Sailing jurisdiction. If you wish to apply for International Race Official accreditations, click here for more information.
Aspiring officials should connect with the National Race Officials Committee to discuss opportunities for mentorship and exposure to events.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
There are many ways an official can demonstrate the skills required for accreditation. Some examples include: • Resume of your experience. • Reports from other accredited officials. • Examples of your work, e.g. training programs or videos of your officiating. • Evidence of other study, such as completing an overseas training course.
